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

SISCAQU014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in an aquatic facility

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISCAQU014 - Operate self-contained breathing apparatus in an aquatic facility
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and respond to emergency situations requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).This unit applies to those working at aquatic facilities where chlorine gas is used. The Australian and New Zealand Safety Standard 2927 requires a SCBA to be kept at any public swimming pool or public place where chlorine is stored or used. The Western Australian Code of Practice for the Design, Construction, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Aquatic Facilities imposes conditions on Pool Operators of Group 1 Swimming Pools to hold this Unit of Competence.With regard to other states and territories, no licensing, regulatory 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.

Skills must be demonstrated in:

a workplace or simulated aquatic facility where chlorine gas is used.

Assessment must ensure use of:

chlorine gas system

a self-contained breathing apparatus

organisational policies and procedures for risk management

incident and maintenance reporting documentation.

Assessment must ensure access to:

first aid facilities and equipment.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

respond to emergency situations in industry required timeframes.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Aquatics
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 and evaluate emergency situations.
  • Identify emergencies requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Communicate initial assessment of emergency to appropriate personnel and determine an appropriate response.
       
Element: Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit is operational.
  • Fit and operate self-contained breathing apparatus unit according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Connect chlorine gas regulator to cylinder or drum installation.
  • Perform leak detection test on chlorine gas regulator.
  • Record and report details of routine maintenance.
  • Isolate chlorine gas equipment in an emergency situation and notify emergency personnel in line with organisational requirements.
       
Element: Check and maintain self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit, report faults and take corrective action when required.
  • Clear and store the self-contained breathing apparatus unit after use if no maintenance action required.
  • Remove, replace or repair faulty equipment and defective parts according to manufacturer instructions and scope of responsibility.
       
Element: Complete post-emergency responsibilities.
  • Record and report details of emergency incident according to organisational procedures.
  • Evaluate emergency procedures and recommend any changes required to improve response.
       
Element: Identify and evaluate emergency situations.
  • Identify emergencies requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Communicate initial assessment of emergency to appropriate personnel and determine an appropriate response.
       
Element: Use self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit is operational.
  • Fit and operate self-contained breathing apparatus unit according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Connect chlorine gas regulator to cylinder or drum installation.
  • Perform leak detection test on chlorine gas regulator.
  • Record and report details of routine maintenance.
  • Isolate chlorine gas equipment in an emergency situation and notify emergency personnel in line with organisational requirements.
       
Element: Check and maintain self-contained breathing apparatus.
  • Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit, report faults and take corrective action when required.
  • Clear and store the self-contained breathing apparatus unit after use if no maintenance action required.
  • Remove, replace or repair faulty equipment and defective parts according to manufacturer instructions and scope of responsibility.
       
Element: Complete post-emergency responsibilities.
  • Record and report details of emergency incident according to organisational procedures.
  • Evaluate emergency procedures and recommend any changes required to improve response.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and evaluate emergency situations.

1.1 Identify emergencies requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus.

1.2 Communicate initial assessment of emergency to appropriate personnel and determine an appropriate response.

2. Use self-contained breathing apparatus.

2.1 Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit is operational.

2.2 Fit and operate self-contained breathing apparatus unit according to manufacturer instructions.

2.3 Connect chlorine gas regulator to cylinder or drum installation.

2.4 Perform leak detection test on chlorine gas regulator.

2.5 Record and report details of routine maintenance.

2.6 Isolate chlorine gas equipment in an emergency situation and notify emergency personnel in line with organisational requirements.

3. Check and maintain self-contained breathing apparatus.

3.1 Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit, report faults and take corrective action when required.

3.2 Clear and store the self-contained breathing apparatus unit after use if no maintenance action required.

3.3 Remove, replace or repair faulty equipment and defective parts according to manufacturer instructions and scope of responsibility.

4. Complete post-emergency responsibilities.

4.1 Record and report details of emergency incident according to organisational procedures.

4.2 Evaluate emergency procedures and recommend any changes required to improve response.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

identify, evaluate and respond to chlorine gas system operations and emergencies requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus according to legislative and organisational requirements on at least two occasions.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislation and organisational policies and procedures:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

codes of practice

use and care of equipment

communication protocols

safety, rescue and emergency procedures

incident reporting

appropriate responses to potential risk

safe use, care and routine maintenance of chlorine gas equipment

properties of chlorine gas

atmospheric conditions and how they can affect chlorine gas cylinders

responses to emergency situations involving the release of chlorine gas

how to use a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and evaluate emergency situations.

1.1 Identify emergencies requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus.

1.2 Communicate initial assessment of emergency to appropriate personnel and determine an appropriate response.

2. Use self-contained breathing apparatus.

2.1 Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit is operational.

2.2 Fit and operate self-contained breathing apparatus unit according to manufacturer instructions.

2.3 Connect chlorine gas regulator to cylinder or drum installation.

2.4 Perform leak detection test on chlorine gas regulator.

2.5 Record and report details of routine maintenance.

2.6 Isolate chlorine gas equipment in an emergency situation and notify emergency personnel in line with organisational requirements.

3. Check and maintain self-contained breathing apparatus.

3.1 Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit, report faults and take corrective action when required.

3.2 Clear and store the self-contained breathing apparatus unit after use if no maintenance action required.

3.3 Remove, replace or repair faulty equipment and defective parts according to manufacturer instructions and scope of responsibility.

4. Complete post-emergency responsibilities.

4.1 Record and report details of emergency incident according to organisational procedures.

4.2 Evaluate emergency procedures and recommend any changes required to improve response.

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 emergencies requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus. 
Communicate initial assessment of emergency to appropriate personnel and determine an appropriate response. 
Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit is operational. 
Fit and operate self-contained breathing apparatus unit according to manufacturer instructions. 
Connect chlorine gas regulator to cylinder or drum installation. 
Perform leak detection test on chlorine gas regulator. 
Record and report details of routine maintenance. 
Isolate chlorine gas equipment in an emergency situation and notify emergency personnel in line with organisational requirements. 
Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit, report faults and take corrective action when required. 
Clear and store the self-contained breathing apparatus unit after use if no maintenance action required. 
Remove, replace or repair faulty equipment and defective parts according to manufacturer instructions and scope of responsibility. 
Record and report details of emergency incident according to organisational procedures. 
Evaluate emergency procedures and recommend any changes required to improve response. 
Identify emergencies requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus. 
Communicate initial assessment of emergency to appropriate personnel and determine an appropriate response. 
Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit is operational. 
Fit and operate self-contained breathing apparatus unit according to manufacturer instructions. 
Connect chlorine gas regulator to cylinder or drum installation. 
Perform leak detection test on chlorine gas regulator. 
Record and report details of routine maintenance. 
Isolate chlorine gas equipment in an emergency situation and notify emergency personnel in line with organisational requirements. 
Check self-contained breathing apparatus unit, report faults and take corrective action when required. 
Clear and store the self-contained breathing apparatus unit after use if no maintenance action required. 
Remove, replace or repair faulty equipment and defective parts according to manufacturer instructions and scope of responsibility. 
Record and report details of emergency incident according to organisational procedures. 
Evaluate emergency procedures and recommend any changes required to improve response. 

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