Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills EKAS This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of EWP controlled descent escape procedures All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSTRFB EWP Controlled descent escape KS01-TRF08B EWP Controlled descent escape Evidence shall show an understanding of EWP controlled descent escape to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Procedures for EWP controlled descent escape encompassing Inspection of rescue equipment Assessing hazards to self and others Involvement of external emergency services as appropriate Knowledge of Safe Approach Distances SADs appropriate to EWP controlled descent escape T Skills required for EWP controlled descent escape encompassing Fitting of rescue equipment Controlling hazards to self and others Maintaining Safe Approach Distances SADs for an EWP controlled descent escape Practical demonstration of rescuing self Removing self to safe location place of safety |