DEFCA016 - Use individual protective equipment in a CBRN threat environment

DEFCA016
Use individual protective equipment in a CBRN threat environment

This unit covers the competency required to prepare and utilise individual protective equipment in chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) threat environment.The individual will be responsible for preparing the protective equipment prior to deployment and once in location utilise the equipment to provide individual protection from a CBRN threat. Compliance with procedures, including the functional testing of the equipment, is an essential part of this unit. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Application

This unit covers the competency required to prepare and utilise individual protective equipment in chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) threat environment

The individual will be responsible for preparing the protective equipment prior to deployment and once in location utilise the equipment to provide individual protection from a CBRN threat.

Compliance with procedures, including the functional testing of the equipment, is an essential part of this unit.

All aspects of this unit must be completed in accordance with legislation, relevant standards, and organisational polices and procedures

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare respirator and protective clothing and equipment ensemble to meet CBRN threat

1.1 Respirator and ensemble requirements are identified, prepared, assembled and function tested.

1.2 User maintenance on respirator and ensemble are conducted.

1.3 Faulty equipment is rejected and/or reported.

2. Plan and prepare for combat arms tasks

2.1 Equipment is used to meet operational tasking and workplace requirements.

2.2 Authorised CBRN drills are used to detect threats/hazards, carry out decontamination hazard reduction measures and to prepare and utilise equipment to meet changes in the operating environment, changes in threat, detection of hazards and the occurrence of an CBRN incident.

2.3 Confirmatory function testing of equipment is conducted periodically during operations.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

identify, inspect, prepare and clean respirator and clothing and equipment ensemble

follow instructions/directives and report information

identify basic equipment faults

use respirator and ensemble

provide reports on faulty equipment

read and apply standard procedures

Required Knowledge

equipment preparation and handling procedures

policy and procedures relevant to the operation of NBC equipment

responsibilities of individuals for operating equipment

CBRN threat awareness

CBRN individual protective procedures

respirator and clothing and equipment assemble available for use

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

identify, prepare, assemble and function test CBRN respirator and ensemble

use CBRN respirator and ensemble to meet operational tasking and workplace requirements

use authorised CBRN drills to detect threats/hazards, carry out decontamination hazard reduction measures and to prepare and utilise equipment to meet changes in the operating environment, changes in threat, detection of hazards and the occurrence of an CBRN incident

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations and is to include exposure to CS gas or a simular non-lethal chemical agent.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

organisational CBRN publications

organisational CBRN workplace operating procedures

authorised CBRN drills

task specific CBRN equipment

Range Statement

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.
Ensemble clothing and equipment may include:	apron CBRN first aid equipment detector Paper disposable and reusable protective suits distress signal units gas-tight suits gloves toxicological (inner and outer) in-service chemical simulants in-service CS training aids in-service individual protective equipment in-service respirator or breathing apparatus over-boots personal protective equipment as issued smock splash suits thermal protective clothing trousers
Sources for identifying protective clothing and equipment may include:	CBRN doctrine electronic databases emergency procedure guides for transport emergency response guide books HAZCHEM emergency action code HAZMAT action guide Material Safety Data Sheets organisational procedures relevant Australian Standards, relevant Codes of Practice technical specialists
Threats/hazards may include:	adverse weather chemical agents fog or drizzle geological agents heat and cold noise postural restrictions psychological stress radiation reduced visibility release other than attack time restraints toxic industrial chemicals toxic industrial materials vibration

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.