Modification History
Release |
TP version |
Comments |
2 |
PUA12 V1 |
Layout adjusted. Application and Required Skills and Knowledge revised. |
1 |
PUA00 V8.1 |
First release in TGA. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to make decisions about people's safety during a workplace emergency and to give instructions on the priority order for responding to the emergency incident area.
This unit has been developed to cover the broad range of emergencies and workplaces as considered in Australian Standard 3745-2010.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to employees in the workplace within all industries and in all contexts.
This unit places responsibility on individual employees who are delegated responsibility as part of an emergency control organisation to lead in the preparation of workplace emergency procedures; command, control and coordinate workplace emergency procedures and response; and conclude the incident.
People who undertake this work may act as the primary liaison with emergency services after their arrival.
The knowledge and skills gained through the completion of this unit may be applied by employees across all industries.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
PUAWER005B Operate as part of an emergency control organisation
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for workplace emergencies |
1.1 Possible emergency situations in the workplace are identified. 1.2 Information on possible development and characteristics of typical emergency situations is gathered, assessed, analysed and applied according to workplace emergency plan. 1.3 Emergency actions for typical workplace emergency situations and emergency developments are identified according to the workplace emergency plan. |
2. Apply command, control and coordinate aspects of workplace emergency procedures |
2.1 Initial emergency response is initiated according to workplace emergency procedures. 2.2 Initial emergency response is subsequently controlled and coordinated according to incident type and workplace emergency procedures. 2.3 Suitable arrangements are made for the safety of people. 2.4 Welfare of evacuated people is arranged according to workplace emergency procedures. 2.5 Emergency response priority activities are completed before post initial response activities. 2.6 Assets are secured where safe to do so. 2.7 Post initial response activities are assessed and initiated in consultation with emergency services. 2.8 Initial recovery activities are coordinated according to the workplace emergency management plan. |
3. Control the response to emergency reports, signals and warnings |
3.1 Emergency reports , signals and warnings are correctly identified or initiated. 3.2 Action is taken to ensure emergency stations are attended and operated according to workplace emergency procedures and relevant standards. 3.3 Emergency situations are assessed and appropriate action is taken according to workplace emergency procedures. 3.4 Emergency response actions are controlled according to workplace emergency procedures. |
4. Coordinate reports and results of initial emergency response |
4.1 Reports of areas affected by the incident are received or sought. 4.2 Accounting for evacuated people is coordinated according to workplace emergency procedures. 4.3 Results and reports of the initial emergency response are analysed according to workplace emergency procedures. |
5. Conclude incident |
5.1 Action is taken to ensure 'all clear' is advised to appropriate people. 5.2 Required information for debriefing is provided in a timely manner. 5.3 Critical incident stress management is organised as appropriate. 5.4 Reporting is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to respond to emergency reports, signals and warnings properly; to give clear directions under emergency conditions; to make decisions appropriate to the situation; to keep others appropriately informed; to respond in accordance with the workplace emergency procedures; to take on a leadership role consistent with the emergency control organisation; and to operate in accordance with the command, control and coordinate framework of the emergency control organisation structures. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated controlling an emergency response or a simulated emergency response. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace. Specific resources for assessment Access to scenarios that reflect a range of emergency situations that may be expected in the workplace. |
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Initial emergency response may include: |
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Welfare may include: |
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Post initial response activities may include: |
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Assets may include: |
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Emergency reports, signals and warnings may include: |
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Emergency stations may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
Co-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |