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

PUASAR022 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate in a rescue operation

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASAR022 - Participate in a rescue operation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in rescue operations as a member of a rescue team; it underpins specialist rescue operations. This includes a wide range of rescue and environmental situations which may incorporate industrial, rural, bush and extreme environmental conditions.Typically, personnel performing these roles have completed induction or recruitment training and are commencing work as a member of an operational team. They will work under supervision in a team but may be responsible for completing singular tasks relating to a rescue.It is applicable to personnel from the emergency services, volunteer organisations and/or associated industries.No 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Search and Rescue
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: Perform rescue
  • Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Rescue procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
  • Casualties are prepared for removal and extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and procedures, whilst under the direction of appropriately trained personnel
  • Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self and/or others and reports are provided to the supervisor, as required
  • Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Prepare and respond to rescue
  • Rescue operation and task information is received through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by the supervisor
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
       
Element: Any further details on the nature of the rescue are received en route and acted on, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Anticipated hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members while on approach to rescue operation
       
Element: Contribute to a risk assessment at the scene
  • Rescue scene assessment is conducted, and hazards and risks identified at the scene are reported to the supervisor
       
Element: Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate methods, techniques and terminology
       
Element: Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised and/or controlled using risk mitigation processes, as directed
       
Element: Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and security procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies and relevant legislation
       
Element: Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to the supervisor
       
Element: Casualties at scene are identified, reported to supervisor and action is taken, as directed
  • Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Rescue procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
       
Element: Casualties are prepared for removal and extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and procedures, whilst under the direction of appropriately trained personnel
       
Element: Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self and/or others and reports are provided to the supervisor, as required
       
Element: Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Conclude rescue operations
  • Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Decontamination procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Operational debriefing is participated in, in accordance organisational procedures
       
Element: Operational documentation including post incident reports is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

rescue operation must include at least one or more of the following

confined spaces rescue

flood rescue

industrial rescue

road crash rescue

search and rescue

swift water rescue

trench rescue

vertical rescue

rescue equipment must include at least one or more of the following

fire extinguishers

glass management kit

hand tools

ladders

lighting equipment

powered tools (battery, electric and fuel) such as

air bags

chain saws

cutting tools

drills

excavating tools

hydraulic tools

pneumatic equipment

winches

rescue vehicles

ropes

stretchers

tarpaulins

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
Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Rescue procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions 
Casualties are prepared for removal and extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and procedures, whilst under the direction of appropriately trained personnel 
Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self and/or others and reports are provided to the supervisor, as required 
Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements 
Rescue operation and task information is received through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
Rescue scene assessment is conducted, and hazards and risks identified at the scene are reported to the supervisor 
 
 
 
 
Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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