Application
This unit of competency involved the skills and knowledge required to gain access to and extricate casualties from complex transport, such as trains, trams, light aircraft, and self-propelled heavy plant, whilst minimising the potential for further injury and preserving the integrity of evidence. The unit requires the responder to access casualties using a range of techniques and to operate specialist equipment. It is applicable to personnel working in a rescue team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Prepare for complex transport rescue | 1.1 | Operation and task information is obtained through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures |
1.2 | Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information received and is checked to ensure that it is ready for use | ||
1.3 | Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on type of transport and nature of collision | ||
1.4 | Systematic approach to identifying potential hazards and associated risks is undertaken en route and on approach to rescue incident | ||
2 | Establish and maintain rescue scene safety | 2.1 | Rescue scene assessment is conducted, as required |
2.2 | Communication and ongoing liaison with rescue team members is established and maintained throughout the rescue | ||
2.3 | Liaison with other relevant personnel is established and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.4 | Hazards are identified, analysed, evaluated, treated marked and monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
2.5 | Rescue team is positioned taking into account potential dangers, requirements for personnel and vehicles to access incident scene and limitations of operating equipment | ||
2.6 | Safe work area is established to protect casualties, emergency services personnel and members of the public | ||
2.7 | Impact effects on transport and potential effects on casualties are assessed | ||
2.8 | Techniques and equipment are employed to stabilise transport and to make incident scene safe | ||
2.9 | Rescue resources and equipment are accessed based on assessment of the incident, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
3 | Manage casualties | 3.1 | Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures |
3.2 | Techniques and equipment are used to gain access to casualties | ||
3.3 | Primary survey of casualty is undertaken to determine type and severity of injury | ||
3.4 | Injuries that may complicate removal of casualties from the area are confirmed and appropriate action is taken | ||
3.5 | In the event of multiple casualties, a triage assessment is undertaken to determine priorities for medical treatment and extrication | ||
3.6 | Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is requested, as required | ||
3.7 | Treatment of located casualties is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures and in consultation with medical personnel | ||
3.8 | Support is provided to medical personnel assisting with the treatment of the casualties, as required | ||
4 | Extricate casualties | 4.1 | Transport design, materials and safety features that may impact on casualty extrication is considered when using rescue techniques and equipment |
4.2 | Access and extrication plans are determined in consultation with team leader, medical staff and other technical specialists | ||
4.3 | Casualties are extricated using recognised rescue techniques and equipment | ||
5 | Conclude rescue operations | 5.1 | Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures |
5.2 | Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines | ||
5.3 | Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
5.4 | Decontamination procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures | ||
5.5 | Operational debriefing is participated in, in accordance organisational procedures | ||
5.6 | Operational documentation including post incident report is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Sectors
Not applicable |
Competency Field
Search and Rescue |