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

SISXEMR001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Respond to emergency situations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISXEMR001 - Respond to emergency situations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond appropriately in emergency situations, such as those caused by fire, accident or weather. It requires the ability to maintain participant welfare when responding to emergency situations.This unit applies to individuals who work in a range of roles and settings in the sport, fitness or recreation industries. This includes after-school or holiday-care programs; those assisting with coaching activities, as attendants at sporting grounds or facilities; or undertaking a role in indoor and outdoor recreation activities, such as camps and other guided activities. This unit also applies to those working in aquatic centres, such as instructors, operators or lifeguards.These individuals undertake work according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative 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 sport, fitness or recreation environment where the individual is exposed to simulated emergencies requiring response. This can be a workplace or simulated environment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

current industry procedures for reporting and managing emergency situations

legislation relevant to emergencies:

occupational health and safety/work health and safety

duty of care

environment protection

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

public health and safety

industry codes of practice.

Assessment must ensure use of:

equipment and resources to ensure adequate response to emergencies relevant to work role and workplace, for example:

hoses

ladders

rescue equipment

monitors

foam equipment and extinguishers

blankets

spill kits

personal protective clothing and equipment

salvage gear

first aid and evacuation equipment

a variety of clients and/or participants requiring an emergency response, clients and participants can be:

clients and participants in a sport, fitness or recreation industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessment activities that allow the individual to:

coordinate participant movement during emergency situations

respond to a range of emergencies in a sport, fitness or recreation environment, within the required, but realistic, timeframe

use the required emergency equipment to respond to emergency situations.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Emergency Response
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: Apply workplace emergency procedures.
  • Source and interpret relevant organisational policies and procedures.
  • Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations.
  • Identify personnel responsible for the appropriate area.
  • Identify location and use of emergency equipment as required.
  • Identify exits and assembly points.
       
Element: Respond to an emergency situation.
  • Report workplace emergency situations to appropriate personnel as required.
  • Use communication systems during emergency situation.
  • Follow instructions from appropriate personnel during the emergency.
  • Select and use emergency equipment as required.
       
Element: Coordinate and monitor participant response.
  • Convey emergency instructions to participants in the activity.
  • Implement strategies for group control.
  • Remove participants and other individuals from danger.
  • Monitor the condition and location of participants.
  • Provide information on developments to participants.
       
Element: Apply workplace emergency procedures.
  • Source and interpret relevant organisational policies and procedures.
  • Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations.
  • Identify personnel responsible for the appropriate area.
  • Identify location and use of emergency equipment as required.
  • Identify exits and assembly points.
       
Element: Respond to an emergency situation.
  • Report workplace emergency situations to appropriate personnel as required.
  • Use communication systems during emergency situation.
  • Follow instructions from appropriate personnel during the emergency.
  • Select and use emergency equipment as required.
       
Element: Coordinate and monitor participant response.
  • Convey emergency instructions to participants in the activity.
  • Implement strategies for group control.
  • Remove participants and other individuals from danger.
  • Monitor the condition and location of participants.
  • Provide information on developments to participants.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Apply workplace emergency procedures.

1.1 Source and interpret relevant organisational policies and procedures.

1.2 Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations.

1.3 Identify personnel responsible for the appropriate area.

1.4 Identify location and use of emergency equipment as required.

1.5 Identify exits and assembly points.

2. Respond to an emergency situation.

2.1 Report workplace emergency situations to appropriate personnel as required.

2.2 Use communication systems during emergency situation.

2.3 Follow instructions from appropriate personnel during the emergency.

2.4 Select and use emergency equipment as required.

3. Coordinate and monitor participant response.

3.1 Convey emergency instructions to participants in the activity.

3.2 Implement strategies for group control.

3.3 Remove participants and other individuals from danger.

3.4 Monitor the condition and location of participants.

3.5 Provide information on developments to participants.

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

respond to at least five of the following emergency situations, relevant to the individual’s current or intended work situation:

fire

hazardous release

bomb threat

medical

accidents

panic and other emotional responses

equipment failure

lost party member

changing environmental conditions

activity specific

use the necessary emergency equipment for each situation in an appropriate manner.

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

organisational policies and procedures related to emergency responses:

communication lines

debrief procedures

duty of care

emergency procedures

environment protection

exit and assembly points

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

industry codes of practice

reporting incidents

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

reporting and managing customer incidents

appropriate responses to emergency situations, as specified in the Performance Evidence

safe use of emergency equipment required for emergency responses:

fire extinguisher

fire blanket

first-aid kit

emergency-signalling devices

portable emergency shelter

thermal blankets and sheets

emergency lighting

dehydration equipment

the role of appropriate personnel in the workplace:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety representative

human resources personnel

team leader

manager

supervisor

fire warden

role of appropriate personnel in emergency services:

police search and rescue

state emergency service

fire brigade

ambulance service

land management authorities

Australian volunteer coastguard

role of communication systems:

emergency warning and alarm systems

hand signals

telephone and radio communications

whistles

flares

communication techniques for supporting and reassuring customers

range of formats for and inclusions of incident reports.

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Apply workplace emergency procedures.

1.1 Source and interpret relevant organisational policies and procedures.

1.2 Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations.

1.3 Identify personnel responsible for the appropriate area.

1.4 Identify location and use of emergency equipment as required.

1.5 Identify exits and assembly points.

2. Respond to an emergency situation.

2.1 Report workplace emergency situations to appropriate personnel as required.

2.2 Use communication systems during emergency situation.

2.3 Follow instructions from appropriate personnel during the emergency.

2.4 Select and use emergency equipment as required.

3. Coordinate and monitor participant response.

3.1 Convey emergency instructions to participants in the activity.

3.2 Implement strategies for group control.

3.3 Remove participants and other individuals from danger.

3.4 Monitor the condition and location of participants.

3.5 Provide information on developments to participants.

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
Source and interpret relevant organisational policies and procedures. 
Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations. 
Identify personnel responsible for the appropriate area. 
Identify location and use of emergency equipment as required. 
Identify exits and assembly points. 
Report workplace emergency situations to appropriate personnel as required. 
Use communication systems during emergency situation. 
Follow instructions from appropriate personnel during the emergency. 
Select and use emergency equipment as required. 
Convey emergency instructions to participants in the activity. 
Implement strategies for group control. 
Remove participants and other individuals from danger. 
Monitor the condition and location of participants. 
Provide information on developments to participants. 
Source and interpret relevant organisational policies and procedures. 
Recognise emergency and potential emergency situations. 
Identify personnel responsible for the appropriate area. 
Identify location and use of emergency equipment as required. 
Identify exits and assembly points. 
Report workplace emergency situations to appropriate personnel as required. 
Use communication systems during emergency situation. 
Follow instructions from appropriate personnel during the emergency. 
Select and use emergency equipment as required. 
Convey emergency instructions to participants in the activity. 
Implement strategies for group control. 
Remove participants and other individuals from danger. 
Monitor the condition and location of participants. 
Provide information on developments to participants. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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