Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coordinate a response to an emergency situation according to an organisation's policies and procedures. The unit focuses on assessing emergency situations, implementing an emergency action plan, and coordinating a prompt and effective response.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to staff members designated as safety officers during a specific indoor or outdoor activity at locations such as camp sites, training areas and outdoor sites; or the warden in a sport, recreation or fitness centre, which may include a community leisure centre, aquatic centre or indoor activities centre.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Coordinate response to emergency reports or signals. |
1.1. Identify and respond to emergency reports or signals . 1.2. Attend, where appropriate, emergency situations and respond according to organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Assess emergency situations and report details to designated personnel according to organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Coordinate emergency response actions according to organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Assess the emergency. |
2.1. Conduct an assessment of the situation according to organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Establish an emergency action plan based on assessment of current situation and possible potential for escalation . 2.3. Prioritise actions promptly. |
3. Coordinate the response. |
3.1. Implement organisational emergency procedures and policies. 3.2. Supervise equipment selection to match the type of emergency. 3.3. Confirm and coordinate the safe use of emergency equipment . 3.4. Supervise selection and use of rescue techniques according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 3.5. Improvise, where necessary, equipment and technique. 3.6. Arrange and confirm the safety of staff and clients. |
4. Liaise with relevant authorities. |
4.1. Liaise with members of the emergency team and monitor the emergency. 4.2. Refer situations beyond the capability of the emergency team to the appropriate authorities for assistance. 4.3. Provide information and assistance to authorities. 4.4. Control and coordinate, if necessary, emergency evacuation according to organisational procedures or directions from relevant authorities. |
5. Finalise operational procedures. |
5.1. Complete and maintain an operational log according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.2. Debrief emergency team members according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.3. Evaluate operation of emergency procedures and recommend any changes. 5.4. Advise emergency team members to refer media inquiries to the nominated spokesperson. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure coordination of multiple emergency responses, which may be simulated to reflect the candidate's current or intended work environment, to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Reports or signals may include: |
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Emergency situations may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Designated personnel may include: |
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Potential for escalation may include: |
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Emergency equipment may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Emergency team may include: |
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Appropriate authorities may include: |
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Emergency evacuation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cross-Sector
Co-requisite units
Competency Field
Emergency Response