ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Respond to incident 

1.1

Details of incidents, accidents and emergencies are received, analysed and confirmed

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3

Immediate coordination requirements are identified and actioned in accordance with organisation procedures

1.4

Travel to incident site is undertaken by the shortest, fastest, legal means and routes

2 

Coordinate on-site activities 

2.1

Control of site activities is assumed on arrival, and operator and other authorities present are informed of this action

2.2

Assistance is provided to clients and operators within limitations of duty of care and organisational requirements

2.3

Details of personnel, including names and nature of injuries, are notified to relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.4

Assistance is provided to relevant authorities within legal and policy limitations

3 

Complete follow-up actions 

3.1

Details of affected personnel, including names, nature of injuries and follow-up treatments are notified to next-of-kin in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2

Incidents resulting in a near miss, accident or emergency are investigated and a report, including recommendations, is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.3

Accident procedures and emergency plans are reviewed for effectiveness and recommendations for changes are prepared and submitted to appropriate persons

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• communicating effectively with others when implementing and coordinating accident and emergency procedures
• completing relevant documentation
• interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
• modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
• reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs
• working collaboratively with others when implementing and coordinating accident and emergency procedures
• working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• means to control and organise an accident scene, provide practical assistance and cooperate with others at the scene
• relevant work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and other regulatory codes, procedures and guidelines concerning response to accidents and emergencies
• risks and hazards in the workplace and related precautions to control risk
• workplace procedures and policies for responding to accidents and emergencies.