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PUASAR031 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake an urban search and rescue Category 2 rescue technician

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASAR031 - Undertake an urban search and rescue Category 2 rescue technician
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to provide safe and effective rescues at an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) incident as a Category 2 technician who is a member of a USAR team. USAR is a specialised technical rescue capability for the location and rescue of trapped people following a structural collapse. The types of incidents that may require the skills and knowledge of a USAR Category 2 technician include earthquakes, terrorist and transport accidents, crashes, disasters and/or major structural collapses.The unit is applicable to locating and removing trapped and injured casualties or deceased victims from partially or totally collapsed structures or environments and providing emergency medical care, as required. It also includes using USAR specialist equipment and techniques and the ability to work as a team member. The authorisation to perform this role is subject to organisational policies and procedures. A person performing this role will typically operate under supervision as a member of a USAR team. 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: Remove casualties
  • Casualties are safely prioritised, packaged and handled from surface and sub-surface voids and spaces using recognised techniques and equipment to minimise further injury to casualty, self and others
  • Evidence of casualty identity is collected and processed, in accordance with jurisdictional disaster victim identification procedures
  • Appropriate actions are taken to preserve site, where possible, for evidentiary purposes
       
Element: Prepare and plan to respond to USAR incidents
  • Personal documentation and kit is prepared appropriate to the nature of the incident and length of deployment
       
Element: Pre-deployment briefing detailing mission information is received and clarified
       
Element: Based on incident information received appropriate rescue resources are identified, selected and checked to ensure they are ready for use
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the incident and rescue resources to be used
       
Element: Mobilise as part of a task force
  • Adequate communication is maintained with team members
       
Element: Personal conduct is maintained, in accordance with applicable situation, cultural sensitivities and organisational requirements
       
Element: Systematic approach to identifying potential hazards and associated risks is discussed with team members en route to the incident
       
Element: Personal hygiene and safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Assess and work within USAR incidents
  • Reconnaissance of area of operation is undertaken with other team members
       
Element: Incident briefing detailing operational and task information is received and communicated with team members
       
Element: Area of operations is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Initial rescue operations are undertaken with other team members
       
Element: Establishment of a base of operations is undertaken with other team members, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Communication is established and maintained with other organisations/agencies on scene
       
Element: Appropriate marking systems are used
       
Element: Personal wellbeing and fatigue management strategies are implemented
       
Element: Allocated rescue, logistics and communications tasks are undertaken, as directed
       
Element: Determine location and condition of casualties
  • Search techniques and equipment are used to locate trapped casualties under the surface, in voids and spaces and from heights
       
Element: Nature of casualty entrapment is ascertained, where possible
       
Element: Gain access to casualties
  • Exclusion zone is established, in accordance with organisational procedures to provide a safe working environment
       
Element: Stabilisation techniques are utilised to make collapsed structure and/or site safe
       
Element: Rescue techniques appropriate to the nature of entrapment is used to access casualties
       
Element: Located casualties are treated in consultation with medical personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Incident scene is constantly monitored for situational and environmental hazards and structural stability to prevent injury to self or others
  • Casualties are safely prioritised, packaged and handled from surface and sub-surface voids and spaces using recognised techniques and equipment to minimise further injury to casualty, self and others
       
Element: Evidence of casualty identity is collected and processed, in accordance with jurisdictional disaster victim identification procedures
       
Element: Appropriate actions are taken to preserve site, where possible, for evidentiary purposes
       
Element: Demobilise as part of a USAR team
  • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Demobilisation of base of operations is undertaken with other team members, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Operational readiness is maintained to support redeployment of USAR team and individual members, if required
       
Element: Signs and symptoms of fatigue and operational stress in self and others is reported to relevant personnel
       
Element: Operational debriefing is attended and contributed to, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Exposure reports are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Casualties are safely prioritised, packaged and handled from surface and sub-surface voids and spaces using recognised techniques and equipment to minimise further injury to casualty, self and others 
Evidence of casualty identity is collected and processed, in accordance with jurisdictional disaster victim identification procedures 
Appropriate actions are taken to preserve site, where possible, for evidentiary purposes 
Personal documentation and kit is prepared appropriate to the nature of the incident and length of deployment 
 
 
 
Adequate communication is maintained with team members 
 
 
 
Reconnaissance of area of operation is undertaken with other team members 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Search techniques and equipment are used to locate trapped casualties under the surface, in voids and spaces and from heights 
 
Exclusion zone is established, in accordance with organisational procedures to provide a safe working environment 
 
 
 
Casualties are safely prioritised, packaged and handled from surface and sub-surface voids and spaces using recognised techniques and equipment to minimise further injury to casualty, self and others 
 
 
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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