Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTAID008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage first aid services and resources

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAID008 - Manage first aid services and resources
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace.The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.Specific licensing requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes.
       
Element: Determine workplace first aid requirements
  • Identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks as a basis for determining first aid resource requirements
  • Identify first aid equipment, resources and personnel required to address workplace requirements
  • Develop first aid action plans in consultation with relevant parties
  • Provide information to encourage risk minimisation and enable access to first aid facilities
       
Element: Establish and maintain workplace first aid facilities
  • Monitor and maintain availability of first aid equipment, resources and personnel to support workplace first aid response
  • Conduct regular inspections of stock and equipment to ensure currency and operational readiness in line with workplace requirements
  • Ensure equipment is recovered and reprocessed and that waste is disposed of safely according to legislative and workplace procedures
  • Ensure equipment and resources are stored and maintained in line with relevant legislation and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions
  • Deploy appropriate equipment, resources and personnel to ensure timely and effective first aid response in line with workplace requirements
       
Element: Maintain workplace first aid records
  • Ensure documentation is completed as required according to legislation and workplace procedures
  • Maintain first aid records in line with legislative requirements and workplace security practices
  • Send relevant documents to appropriate bodies in line with workplace and legislative requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies
       
Element: Review the provision of first aid in the workplace
  • Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future operations and address individual needs
  • Evaluate management of workplace first aid incidents in relation to required resources, personnel, current organisational procedures and individual first aid action plans
  • Contribute to the review of workplace policies and procedures in accordance with risk assessment and evaluation of first aid provision
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine workplace first aid requirements

1.1 Identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks as a basis for determining first aid resource requirements

1.2 Identify first aid equipment, resources and personnel required to address workplace requirements

1.3 Develop first aid action plans in consultation with relevant parties

1.4 Provide information to encourage risk minimisation and enable access to first aid facilities

2. Establish and maintain workplace first aid facilities

2.1 Monitor and maintain availability of first aid equipment, resources and personnel to support workplace first aid response

2.2 Conduct regular inspections of stock and equipment to ensure currency and operational readiness in line with workplace requirements

2.3 Ensure equipment is recovered and reprocessed and that waste is disposed of safely according to legislative and workplace procedures

2.4 Ensure equipment and resources are stored and maintained in line with relevant legislation and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions

2.5 Deploy appropriate equipment, resources and personnel to ensure timely and effective first aid response in line with workplace requirements

3. Maintain workplace first aid records

3.1 Ensure documentation is completed as required according to legislation and workplace procedures

3.2 Maintain first aid records in line with legislative requirements and workplace security practices

3.3 Send relevant documents to appropriate bodies in line with workplace and legislative requirements

3.4 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies

4. Review the provision of first aid in the workplace

4.1 Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future operations and address individual needs

4.2 Evaluate management of workplace first aid incidents in relation to required resources, personnel, current organisational procedures and individual first aid action plans

4.3 Contribute to the review of workplace policies and procedures in accordance with risk assessment and evaluation of first aid provision

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine workplace first aid requirements

1.1 Identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks as a basis for determining first aid resource requirements

1.2 Identify first aid equipment, resources and personnel required to address workplace requirements

1.3 Develop first aid action plans in consultation with relevant parties

1.4 Provide information to encourage risk minimisation and enable access to first aid facilities

2. Establish and maintain workplace first aid facilities

2.1 Monitor and maintain availability of first aid equipment, resources and personnel to support workplace first aid response

2.2 Conduct regular inspections of stock and equipment to ensure currency and operational readiness in line with workplace requirements

2.3 Ensure equipment is recovered and reprocessed and that waste is disposed of safely according to legislative and workplace procedures

2.4 Ensure equipment and resources are stored and maintained in line with relevant legislation and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions

2.5 Deploy appropriate equipment, resources and personnel to ensure timely and effective first aid response in line with workplace requirements

3. Maintain workplace first aid records

3.1 Ensure documentation is completed as required according to legislation and workplace procedures

3.2 Maintain first aid records in line with legislative requirements and workplace security practices

3.3 Send relevant documents to appropriate bodies in line with workplace and legislative requirements

3.4 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies

4. Review the provision of first aid in the workplace

4.1 Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future operations and address individual needs

4.2 Evaluate management of workplace first aid incidents in relation to required resources, personnel, current organisational procedures and individual first aid action plans

4.3 Contribute to the review of workplace policies and procedures in accordance with risk assessment and evaluation of first aid provision

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks as a basis for determining first aid resource requirements 
Identify first aid equipment, resources and personnel required to address workplace requirements 
Develop first aid action plans in consultation with relevant parties 
Provide information to encourage risk minimisation and enable access to first aid facilities 
Monitor and maintain availability of first aid equipment, resources and personnel to support workplace first aid response 
Conduct regular inspections of stock and equipment to ensure currency and operational readiness in line with workplace requirements 
Ensure equipment is recovered and reprocessed and that waste is disposed of safely according to legislative and workplace procedures 
Ensure equipment and resources are stored and maintained in line with relevant legislation and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions 
Deploy appropriate equipment, resources and personnel to ensure timely and effective first aid response in line with workplace requirements 
Ensure documentation is completed as required according to legislation and workplace procedures 
Maintain first aid records in line with legislative requirements and workplace security practices 
Send relevant documents to appropriate bodies in line with workplace and legislative requirements 
Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisational policies 
Participate in debriefing/evaluation to improve future operations and address individual needs 
Evaluate management of workplace first aid incidents in relation to required resources, personnel, current organisational procedures and individual first aid action plans 
Contribute to the review of workplace policies and procedures in accordance with risk assessment and evaluation of first aid provision 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTAID008 - Manage first aid services and resources
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Assessment Record Sheet

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