Assessment Requirements for SISXEMR002 Coordinate emergency responses

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Assessment Requirements for SISXEMR002 Coordinate emergency responses

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

identify and assess at least five of the following emergency situations and coordinate the appropriate response:

fire

hazardous release

bomb threat

medical

accidents

panic and other emotional responses

equipment failure

lost party member

changing environmental conditions

activity specific

two of the above situations must include an assessment that identifies possible escalation and an appropriate response actioned for each.

confirm and supervise the selection and safe use of emergency equipment for each situation.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

legislation to enable application of legal requirements according to own work role and level of responsibility:

duty of care

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

environment protection

hazardous substances

public health and safety

organisational emergency policies and procedures related to coordinating 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

appropriate responses to emergency situations, as specified in the Performance Evidence

location and safe use of rescue and emergency equipment and resources:

hoses

ladders

rescue equipment

monitors

foam equipment and extinguishers

blankets

spill kits

personal protective clothing and equipment

salvage gear

first aid and evacuation equipment

the potential for emergency escalation:

spread of fire

threat to adjoining areas

dangers of explosion

loss of communications

involvement of additional persons

deterioration in environmental conditions

rescue techniques

emergency response agencies within the activity area and direct communication channels to enable information about an emergency to be communicated quickly and directly

factors that impact on emergency situations to enable appropriate contingency planning

behaviour and characteristics of typical emergencies to enable the development of an action plan to quickly and effectively bring the situation under control.

Assessment Conditions

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:

work health and safety/occupational health and safety

duty of care

environment protection

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

public health and safety

industry codes of practice

equipment and resources to ensure adequate response to emergencies relevant to work role and workplace

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.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1ca50016-24d2-4161-a044-d3faa200268b