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MSMWHS212 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake first response to fire incidents

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMWHS212 - Undertake first response to fire incidents
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake an appropriate first response to fire incidents in onshore and offshore situations/emergencies. People working, operating or who regularly travel to an onshore or offshore hydrocarbon/petrochemical installation or facility or major hazard facility may require this competency. This unit could be applied to any of the following installations or facilities:factories and production plantsonshore/offshore rig/installationisland based facilityfloating production vessel or platformonshore production, processing pipeline systems and/or storage facilitiespipeline easementsmaintenance bases.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to respond to fires in the workplace (other than evacuating to the assembly point). It covers the first response (only) to fire, and does not include aggressive fire-fighting. Typically this response would be undertaken to contain/extinguish a minor fire or to contain a more major fire until external help arrives (for an urban plant) or to allow for mobilisation of more highly trained responders or evacuation (for a remote/offshore plant). This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.Organisations within the chemical, hydrocarbons and refining industries may find themselves falling under the provisions of various Major Hazard Facilities legislation. In developing this unit consideration has been given to the requirements of Sections 8 and 9 of the National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:1014 (2002)] and the National Code of Practice for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:2016 (1996)].No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency must be achieved before performing this work unsupervised. Therefore this unit will typically be assessed off the job. Where assessment is undertaken on the job appropriate supervision and safety precautions must be provided.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should provide evidence of the ability to perform over the range of situations which might be expected to be encountered, including typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions

must include the use of appropriate firefighting tools, equipment, extinguishing media and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

must include responding to an actual fire in a simulated industrial situation (e.g. a fire ground).

Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Knowledge evidence will be collected independently of the above practical assessment and may use workbooks, written assessments, interviews (provided a record is kept) or other methods.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Persons seeking verification of competence/retraining must meet the same evidence requirements as above.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work health and safety
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: Identify fire emergency and raise alarm
  • Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify fire emergency and raise alarm

1.1

Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner

1.2

Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas

2

Initiate basic fire responses

2.1

Maintain personal safety at all times in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

2.2

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with organisation procedures

2.3

Select appropriate extinguishing agents and equipment based on knowledge of fire and fuel types

2.4

Operate basic fire-fighting equipment safely, according to manufacturer specifications and organisation procedure, in order to contain the fire emergency

2.5

Observe changing conditions at the fire, their effects on fire behaviour and report

3

Notify responsible authorities

3.1

Follow emergency reporting procedures

3.2

Identify and notify appropriate authorities

3.3

Clearly and unambiguously communicate information concerning the emergency in a timely manner

4

Undertake safe evacuation

4.1

Evacuate area in a safe and controlled manner when first response has failed to control the fire emergency, or has proven inappropriate

4.2

Secure immediate area of the emergency to ensure no further loss occurs to people, equipment, process and environment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

recognise and assess fire situations, including the identification of different types of fires and fuels

determine appropriate actions according to procedures and within scope of own responsibilities, including:

evacuate (self/others)

seek assistance as appropriate

apply control measures

select and use a range of first response fire-fighting safety equipment

select and use appropriate extinguishing agent

apply defensive fire-fighting tactics and techniques

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

minimise the effect of a fire incident

communicate clearly and unambiguously with a range of personnel on fire emergency conditions, related problems and safety and emergency procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational procedures, including:

site or organisation emergency procedures and response plans

site-specific isolation procedures

characteristics of fire and fuel types

composition and uses of extinguishing agents

types and application of basic firefighting equipment

types and application of PPE

roles and responsibilities of internal and external personnel in relation to fire incidents

appropriate responses to different fire situations.

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Identify fire emergency and raise alarm

1.1

Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner

1.2

Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas

2

Initiate basic fire responses

2.1

Maintain personal safety at all times in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) guidelines

2.2

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with organisation procedures

2.3

Select appropriate extinguishing agents and equipment based on knowledge of fire and fuel types

2.4

Operate basic fire-fighting equipment safely, according to manufacturer specifications and organisation procedure, in order to contain the fire emergency

2.5

Observe changing conditions at the fire, their effects on fire behaviour and report

3

Notify responsible authorities

3.1

Follow emergency reporting procedures

3.2

Identify and notify appropriate authorities

3.3

Clearly and unambiguously communicate information concerning the emergency in a timely manner

4

Undertake safe evacuation

4.1

Evacuate area in a safe and controlled manner when first response has failed to control the fire emergency, or has proven inappropriate

4.2

Secure immediate area of the emergency to ensure no further loss occurs to people, equipment, process and environment

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:1014 (2002)] (where applicable)

National Code of Practice for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:2016 (1996)] (where applicable)

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

manufacturer specifications

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

smoke, darkness and heat

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

fire and explosion

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:

appropriate PPE

breathing apparatus

handheld extinguishers

hose reels

fire monitors

fire blankets

smoke or self rescue respirators

mobile and portable equipment

first aid equipment

pipeline repair clamps

lamb air movers

barricades and signage

communication equipment, such as two-way radios, mobile and satellite phones and pagers

fire-extinguishing media, including water, foam, extinguishing powder, gaseous extinguishing agents, vapourising liquids, and other fire-extinguishing substances

Basic fire response

Basic fire response includes one or more of the following fire-fighting tactics:

direct attack

indirect attack

combination attack

exposure protection

It does NOT include internal/offensive attacks

Responsible authorities

Responsible authorities include one or more of the following:

internal:

employer

supervisor

employees elected as incident team leader

other personnel with incident team leader responsibilities

external:

police

fire brigade

ambulance

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
Evaluate and communicate the location, nature and extent of the fire emergency in a timely and appropriate manner 
Determine first response requirements in order to evaluate the need to attack the fire emergency or evacuate the affected areas 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMWHS212 - Undertake first response to fire incidents
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