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

RIIERR205A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply initial response First Aid

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIERR205A - Apply initial response First Aid
Description This unit covers the application of initial response First Aid in the mining industry. It includes: assessing the situation; applying First Aid; and recording and reporting the situation.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles, at worksites within:Coal miningMetalliferous mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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: Assess the situation
  • Identify physical hazards to own and others' health and safety
  • Minimise immediate risk to self, and health and safety of the casualty, by controlling hazards in accordance with site and OHS requirements
  • Assess casualty's vital signs and physical condition in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Apply First Aid
  • Provide First Aid management in accordance with established First Aid procedures
  • Reassure casualty in a caring and calm manner and make them comfortable
  • Use First Aid resources and equipment appropriate to the identified risks and hazard controls
  • Seek First Aid or appropriate medical assistance from appropriate personnel using relevant communication media and equipment, to site requirements
  • Monitor and respond to casualty's condition in accordance with effective First Aid principles and site procedures
  • Finalise casualty management according to casualty's needs and First Aid principles
       
Element: Record and report incident
  • Accurately record details of casualty's physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management in line with organisational procedures
  • Accurately convey details of casualty's condition and management activities to emergency services/relieving personnel
  • Prepare reports to supervisors in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established site procedures
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the application of initial response First Aid

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of initial response First Aid

working with others to undertake and complete the initial response First Aid that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely application of initial response First Aid that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete initial response First Aid

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply initial response First Aid:

access, interpret and apply relevant safety rules and procedures

prepare and process reports

show assertiveness

communicate effectively

make decisions

apply infection control measures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to apply initial response First Aid:

initial response First Aid

manual handling procedures

incident reporting systems and procedures

basic anatomy and physiology

dealing with confidentiality

knowledge of the First Aiders' skills and limitations

OHS legislation and regulations

how to gain access to and interpret materials safety data sheets (MSDS)

basic anatomy and physiology

duty of care

resuscitation

bleeding control

care of unconscious

legal requirements

airway management

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Physical hazards may include:

workplace hazards

environmental hazards

proximity of other people

hazards associated with the casualty management processes

Risks may include:

worksite equipment, machinery and substances

environmental risks

bodily fluids

risk of further injury to the casualty

risks associated with the proximity of other workers and bystanders

Vital signs may include:

breathing

circulation

consciousness

First Aid management may need to account for:

workplace policies and procedures

industry/site specific regulations, codes etc.

OHS requirements

state and territory workplace health and safety requirements

allergies the casualty may have

location and nature of the workplace

environmental conditions such as: electricity, biological risks, weather, motor vehicle accidents

location of emergency services personnel

use and availability of First Ad equipment and resources

infection control

Initial response First Aid may include:

cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

expired air resuscitation

bleeding control

basic patient management

spinal injury awareness

immediate burns treatment

unconscious casualty procedure

identification of fractures

sprains

strains

the treatment of shock

Resources and equipment may include:

pressure bandages

thermometers

First Aid kit

eyewash

thermal blankets

pocket face masks

rubber gloves

dressing

spacer device

cervical collars

Communication media and equipment may include:

mobile phone

UHF/VHF radio

flags

flares

2-way radio

email

electronic equipment

Casualty's condition may include:

abdominal injuries

allergic reactions

bleeding

burns - thermal, chemical, friction, electrical

cardiac conditions

chemical contamination

cold injuries

crush injuries

dislocations

drowning

envenom - snake, spider, insect and marine bites

environmental conditions such as hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke

eye injuries

fractures

head injuries

minor skin injuries

neck and spinal injuries

needle-stick injuries

poisoning and toxic substances

asthma and/or choking

shock

smoke inhalation

soft tissue injuries, including sprains, strains, dislocations

substance abuse, including drugs

unconsciousness, including not breathing and no pulse

Established First Aid principles may include:

checking the site for danger to self, casualty and others and minimising the danger

checking and maintaining the casualty's airway, breathing and circulation

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
Identify physical hazards to own and others' health and safety 
Minimise immediate risk to self, and health and safety of the casualty, by controlling hazards in accordance with site and OHS requirements 
Assess casualty's vital signs and physical condition in accordance with workplace procedures 
Provide First Aid management in accordance with established First Aid procedures 
Reassure casualty in a caring and calm manner and make them comfortable 
Use First Aid resources and equipment appropriate to the identified risks and hazard controls 
Seek First Aid or appropriate medical assistance from appropriate personnel using relevant communication media and equipment, to site requirements 
Monitor and respond to casualty's condition in accordance with effective First Aid principles and site procedures 
Finalise casualty management according to casualty's needs and First Aid principles 
Accurately record details of casualty's physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management in line with organisational procedures 
Accurately convey details of casualty's condition and management activities to emergency services/relieving personnel 
Prepare reports to supervisors in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established site procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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