• PUAWER009B - Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team

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

PUAWER009B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAWER009B - Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team
Description This unit covers the competency required to participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team. This team works in conjunction with the emergency control organisation in the control of workplace emergencies in their early stages prior to the arrival of emergency services or specialist response teams.This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.This unit does not cover the competency required for crisis management, recovery or restoration.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts.This unit places responsibility on individual employees who are delegated responsibility as part of an initial response team to participate in the preparation of workplace emergency procedures and respond to workplace emergencies. This expectation will be included in appropriate position descriptions and duty statements.The knowledge and skills gained through the completion of this unit may be applied by employees across all industries.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare for workplace emergencies
  • Emergency equipment assigned for use by the initial response team is stored and maintained in a safe, accessible and serviceable state
  • Current workplace emergency procedures to be used by employees are identified and accessed
  • Risk assessment of initial response team activities is undertaken according to workplace procedures
  • Initial response team training activities are undertaken according to workplace emergency procedures and relevant legislation
       
Element: Respond to workplace emergencies
  • Emergency is responded to according to workplace emergency procedures
  • Emergency situation is assessed for hazards and appropriate precautions against those hazards are implemented
  • Identified hazards are reported to people in danger and the initial response team leader
  • Instructions from the initial response team leader are confirmed and implemented safely and promptly
  • Appropriate equipment is selected and operated according to workplace emergency procedures
  • Situation is contained to the extent necessary to prevent an escalation of the emergency and to enable emergency services and specialist response team activity to be completed safely
       
Element: Communicate with and complement other personnel
  • Effective communication with initial response team members and initial response team leader is constantly maintained
  • Activities are consistent with the initial response team leader's plan of action and support the work of other initial response team members
  • Activities support the actions of other initial response teams
  • Any injuries, accidents or near misses involving team members are reported to the team leader
       
Element: Assist with recovery from workplace emergencies
  • Evidence relating to the cause, origin and progress of the emergency is preserved and recorded as far as possible
  • Appropriate assistance is provided in accordance with the workplace emergency procedures
  • Emergency equipment is returned to a state of readiness as soon as is reasonably practicable
  • Debriefings are attended and participated in as appropriate
       


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

Assessment must confirm the ability to be prepared for a safe and prompt response to a workplace emergency; to identify hazards and implement appropriate precautions; to use equipment safely and effectively; and to work as a team member safely and effectively under the direction of a workplace emergency initial response team leader.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of emergencies that could be expected in the workplace, including dealing with plausible contingencies.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated environment under conditions that safely replicate workplace emergency situations.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace

material safety data sheets

workplace register of hazardous substances


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.

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

Required Skills

access and use protective clothing and equipment safely and effectively under emergency conditions

communication skills during emergencies

care for protective clothing and equipment

interpret and respond to alarm systems

re-stow initial response equipment

Required Knowledge

alarm systems and associated equipment

appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment

concept of dynamic risk assessment

equipment operating characteristics, limitations, hazards, precautions, procedures and general care

general emergency priorities and strategies

hazard analysis

hierarchy of control

hazards and the precautions necessary during control activities

procedures for responding to alarms

survival, rescue and recovery procedures

tactics for safely handling specific emergencies

workplace emergency procedures

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.

Emergency equipment may include:

emergency vehicles, trailers, trolleys or caches

fire protection equipment

forcible entry tools

life support equipment

monitors (or turrets)

monitoring equipment

personal protective clothing and equipment

rescue equipment

spill or leak control kits

Hazards may include:

chemical, biological, radiological

climatic

electrical

environmental

explosive

fire

mechanical

psychological (e.g. critical incident stress)

noise related

security related

storm/flood

structural

thermal

wildlife related

Other initial response teams may include:

damage control

emergency control organisation

fire team

first aid

maintenance

security

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
Emergency equipment assigned for use by the initial response team is stored and maintained in a safe, accessible and serviceable state 
Current workplace emergency procedures to be used by employees are identified and accessed 
Risk assessment of initial response team activities is undertaken according to workplace procedures 
Initial response team training activities are undertaken according to workplace emergency procedures and relevant legislation 
Emergency is responded to according to workplace emergency procedures 
Emergency situation is assessed for hazards and appropriate precautions against those hazards are implemented 
Identified hazards are reported to people in danger and the initial response team leader 
Instructions from the initial response team leader are confirmed and implemented safely and promptly 
Appropriate equipment is selected and operated according to workplace emergency procedures 
Situation is contained to the extent necessary to prevent an escalation of the emergency and to enable emergency services and specialist response team activity to be completed safely 
Effective communication with initial response team members and initial response team leader is constantly maintained 
Activities are consistent with the initial response team leader's plan of action and support the work of other initial response team members 
Activities support the actions of other initial response teams 
Any injuries, accidents or near misses involving team members are reported to the team leader 
Evidence relating to the cause, origin and progress of the emergency is preserved and recorded as far as possible 
Appropriate assistance is provided in accordance with the workplace emergency procedures 
Emergency equipment is returned to a state of readiness as soon as is reasonably practicable 
Debriefings are attended and participated in as appropriate 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAWER009B - Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAWER009B - Participate as a member of a workplace emergency initial response team

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