The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of potential emergency situations within the community recreation fitness outdoor recreation or sport industry sectors and must confirm the ability to apply knowledge of emergency procedures to the management of activityspecific emergencies

Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two different occasions covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements

Assessment must confirm the ability to apply this knowledge and appropriate techniques to

accurately evaluate the emergency

avoidcontrol escalation of the emergency

develop a plan of action decisively

efficiently implement a plan of action

deal with contingencies

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

Nil

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

SRXFADA Provide first aid

SRXFAD001A Provide first aid

Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

First aid knowledge appropriate to the location and level of responsibility

Use of communications equipment relevant to the location

Safety procedures near rescue equipment

Organisational and legal policies and procedures in the event of an accidentincident

Activity specific rescue techniques andor emergency techniques specific to a sector of the sport and recreation industry

Procedures to deal with death of a client

Required skills

First aid skills appropriate to the location and level of responsibility

Activity specific rescue techniques or emergency response techniques

Adaptability and resourcefulness to improvise resources and cope with contingencies

Problem solving and contingency management

Local call out procedures to access emergency services personnel

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this unit of competency requires access to

emergency response equipment appropriate to the learners work environment ie within the community recreation fitness outdoor recreation or sport industry

organisation procedures

Human resources assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is assessors or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above ie SRXEMRA

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above (ie SRXEMR002A )

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Due to issues such as variations in demands of emergency situations this unit of competency must be assessed over a minimum of two simulated emergency situations in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements contexts and types of emergency situations applicable to a particular work environment within the sport or recreation industry

Context for assessment

For valid and reliable assessment this unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a real work environment with simulated emergencies using real emergency response equipment The environment should be safe with conditions normally experienced within an activity in the workplace

Assessment of this unit of competency will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information Observing and assessing information in an emergency situation in order to implement appropriate control procedures

Communicating ideas and information Communicating clearly and concisely with others directly and indirectly involved in the emergency according to organisation procedures

Planning and organising activities Developing and implementing a plan of action decisively

Working with teams and others Planning and communicating with emergency teams and others to effect emergency response

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Not applicable

Solving problems Quickly implementing contingency plans if the planned course of action is unsafe

Using technology Selecting and using appropriate emergency response equipment

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Clients

Contextual issues

Development of the emergency situation

Emergency

Emergency reports and signals

Emergency Services

communication methods

Hazards

Management authorities

Occupational health and safety requirements

Personal protective equipment and clothing

Plan of action

organisation procedures

Relevant people

Resources

physical resources

Situation variables