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

PUAFIR201B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prevent injury

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR201B - Prevent injury
Description This unit covers the competency associated with the identification, avoidance, review, and evaluation of workplace risks and hazards, maintenance of personal safety and the reporting to supervisors and team members.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sNil
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: Identify workplace hazards and risks and advise others
  • Procedures and practices are followed to identify workplace hazards and risks
  • Appropriate procedures for dealing with hazards in the workplace are followed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) guidelines and the organisation's procedures
  • Contact is maintained at all times with other crew members and supervisor
  • Hazards in the work area and warnings of hazardous situations are recognised and reported to designated personnel
  • Stressful situations are recognised and support is sought or given to minimise effect
       
Element: Implement hazard control procedures
  • Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures and within its limitations
  • Appropriate procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and hazards are followed
  • Personal health is protected in accordance with legislative and organisation's procedures
  • Equipment appropriate to dealing with a hazard is used in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Controls are implemented to minimise damage to the environment
  • Fluid and food intake and rest breaks are maintained in accordance with environmental and working conditions and the organisation's policy
  • Assistance is given to crew members in danger while maintaining personal safety in accordance with the organisation's procedures
       
Element: Review effectiveness of hazard control procedures
  • Hazard controls are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness
  • Changes in incident behaviour and conditions are reported immediately to supervisor
  • Factors which may create or increase risk to life, property or the environment are identified, reported and controlled in so far as possible
       
Element: Participate in the implementation of OH&S in the workplace
  • OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with procedures and OH&S legislation
  • Contributions to OH&S implementation in the workplace are made within organisation's procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies
  • Activities/debriefings are undertaken which alleviate occupational stress
       


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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

correct identification of hazards in the workplace

application of the organisation's procedures including the correct selection and use of PPE

advising and reporting of workplace hazards in accordance with the organisation's requirements

notification of risk to the team and supervisor in a timely manner

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

A combination of oral or written presentations, observations, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments

Specific resources for assessment

Availability of appropriate protective clothing, equipment and organisational procedures

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.


Submission Requirements

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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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

identification of typical hazards in the workplace

use of protective clothing and equipment

Required Knowledge

Health and fitness requirements such as diet and nutrition, exercise, impact of smoking, alcohol and drugs on the body

Occupational hazards encountered in the workplace such as structural collapse, electricity, chemicals, dust, wildfires, extreme temperatures, biological, radiation, hazardous atmospheres, flammable and combustible liquids and gases and manual handling

Personal protection such as clothing and equipment requirements, survival in life threatening situations and health hazards

Signs of occupational stress, limiting stress, dealing with stress and seeking assistance

Signs of fatigue and dealing with fatigue

Methods of hazard control and reporting in accordance with the organisation's procedures

Procedures for participating in OH&S arrangements

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Workplaces may include

locations where activities and operations may occur such as structures, open spaces, water, public and private property, (including crown land), mobile property, confined spaces

Activities to alleviate occupational stress include

avoidance

limiting exposure

withdrawal

defusion/debriefing

counselling services

referral to medical services or relevant government agencies

Hazards must include those associated with

urban, rural and aircraft fires

training and simulation activities

hazardous materials

electricity

and may also include

prescribed burning activities

vehicle and industrial rescue/extrication

flood, storm and tempest rescues

travelling in vehicles and

travelling in aircraft

The nature of the hazard must include

Incident

chemical spills such as those involving dangerous goods; vapours/poisonous gases/smoke; contaminated fire water; explosions/flammability; radioactivity; environmental

contamination of air/land/water, appliances and equipment

Biological

biological such as infections, bites, stings, radiation

Personal

heat stress; dehydration

psychological such as critical incident stress; shock, drownings

Environmental

fire and explosions; falling objects (trees, masonry, rocks etc.); subsidence; water load; structural collapse, radiant heat

entrapment by fire in a vehicle or on foot

chemical types

heavy machinery

confined space/structure

and may also include

aerial retardant drops

broken terrain

Risk control measures must include

use of clothing and equipment to provide protection

eye, sight, hearing protection

appropriate training

barriers

vehicle protection hoses and devices

survival techniques

life support equipment/features

and may also include

spill clean up kits

electrically insulated tools and equipment

fire blankets/roll over protection

goggles, face shield, hearing protection and chainsaw chaps

adequate food, fluid and other welfare needs during extended operations

Personal protective clothing and equipment must include

Turnout uniform and gloves

respiratory protection

eye protection

and may also include

face shield

chemical protective clothing

personal lines

personal distress units

personal accessories kit

chainsaw chaps

Life support equipment/ features may include

radiation shielding

vehicle cabins with/without sprays

low water level indicators

protective vests

fire blankets

first aid kit

Factors which must require evaluation and review include

available resources

traffic and spectators

wind strength/direction

temperature and relative humidity

fire development/behaviour

structural and equipment integrity

water supply/pressure

vegetation type

topographical features including slope, terrain and aspect

Contact with crew members and supervisors must include

visual

touch

radio

verbal

and may also may include

electronic and written

Designated personnel must include

other crew members/supervisors/OH&S representatives

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
Procedures and practices are followed to identify workplace hazards and risks 
Appropriate procedures for dealing with hazards in the workplace are followed in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) guidelines and the organisation's procedures 
Contact is maintained at all times with other crew members and supervisor 
Hazards in the work area and warnings of hazardous situations are recognised and reported to designated personnel 
Stressful situations are recognised and support is sought or given to minimise effect 
Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and donned in accordance with the organisation's procedures and within its limitations 
Appropriate procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and hazards are followed 
Personal health is protected in accordance with legislative and organisation's procedures 
Equipment appropriate to dealing with a hazard is used in accordance with standard operating procedures 
Controls are implemented to minimise damage to the environment 
Fluid and food intake and rest breaks are maintained in accordance with environmental and working conditions and the organisation's policy 
Assistance is given to crew members in danger while maintaining personal safety in accordance with the organisation's procedures 
Hazard controls are monitored to ensure continued effectiveness 
Changes in incident behaviour and conditions are reported immediately to supervisor 
Factors which may create or increase risk to life, property or the environment are identified, reported and controlled in so far as possible 
OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with procedures and OH&S legislation 
Contributions to OH&S implementation in the workplace are made within organisation's procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies 
Activities/debriefings are undertaken which alleviate occupational stress 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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