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.

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.

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.

Cross-Sector

Emergency Response