Apply initial response First Aid

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIIERR205A, 'Apply initial response First Aid'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply initial response First Aid' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess the situation

1.1. Identify physical hazards to own and others' health and safety

1.2. Minimise immediate risk to self, and health and safety of the casualty, by controlling hazards in accordance with site and OHS requirements

1.3. Assess casualty's vital signs and physical condition in accordance with workplace procedures

2. Apply First Aid

2.1. Provide First Aid management in accordance with established First Aid procedures

2.2. Reassure casualty in a caring and calm manner and make them comfortable

2.3. Use First Aid resources and equipment appropriate to the identified risks and hazard controls

2.4. Seek First Aid or appropriate medical assistance from appropriate personnel using relevant communication media and equipment, to site requirements

2.5. Monitor and respond to casualty's condition in accordance with effective First Aid principles and site procedures

2.6. Finalise casualty management according to casualty's needs and First Aid principles

3. Record and report incident

3.1. Accurately record details of casualty's physical condition, changes in conditions, management and response to management in line with organisational procedures

3.2. Accurately convey details of casualty's condition and management activities to emergency services/relieving personnel

3.3. Prepare reports to supervisors in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established site procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIIERR205A appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII30209 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations
  • RII40109 - Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
  • RII40509 - Certificate IV in Resource Processing
  • RII20309 - Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
  • RII30709 - Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
  • RII20409 - Certificate II in Underground Metalliferous Mining
  • RII20509 - Certificate II in Resource Processing
  • RII20209 - Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
  • RII30411 - Certificate III in Resource Processing
  • RII30212 - Certificate III in Underground Coal Operations

And the skillsets: