The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare for structural collapse operation
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Operation and task information is obtained and assessed upon call out. Completed |
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Appropriate rescue resources are identified and selected based on incident information received and checked to ensure they are ready for use. Completed |
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing is selected based on the nature of the incident and rescue resources to be used. Completed |
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Systematic approach to identifying potential hazards and associated risks is discussed with team members en route and on approach to the incident. Completed |
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Establish and maintain rescue scene safety
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Rescue scene reconnaissance and size up is conducted. Completed |
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Situational and environmental hazards are identified, analysed, evaluated and treated, marked and monitored. Completed |
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Scene is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment. Completed |
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Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained. Completed |
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Determine location and condition of casualties
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Evidence of the location of casualties within the collapsed structure is collected, analysed and reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Completed |
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Appropriate resources are used for surface or lightly trapped casualties. Completed |
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Condition of surface or lightly trapped casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained where possible. Completed |
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Search marking systems are utilised where applicable. Completed |
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Stabilise and make safe incident scene
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Exclusion zone is established to provide a safe working environment. Completed |
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Stabilisation techniques are utilised to make the collapsed site safe. Completed |
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Rescue operations can be conducted in a range of environments. Completed |
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Incident scene is constantly monitored for situational and environmental hazards and structural stability to prevent injury to self or others. Completed |
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Gain access to casualties
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Techniques appropriate to the nature of the entrapment are utilised to access the casualty. Completed |
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Located casualties are treated in consultation with medical personnel in accordance with organisational policies. Completed |
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Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with organisational requirements. Completed |
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Remove casualties
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Techniques and equipment are used to remove the entrapped casualty or victim from within the structure. Completed |
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Entrapped casualties are released, treated and stabilised in accordance with organisational procedures. Completed |
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Casualties are removed from scene using recognised techniques. Completed |
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Evidence of casualty's identity is collected and processed according to agreed procedures. Completed |
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Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene where possible for evidentiary purposes. Completed |
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Conclude rescue operations
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Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturer's guidelines. Completed |
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Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with the organisational requirements. Completed |
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Signs and symptoms of operational stress are recognised are reported to relevant personnel. Completed |
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Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards. Completed |
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Exposure records are completed. Completed |
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