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Release |
Comments |
Release 5 |
Updated:
Equivalent outcome. |
Release 4 |
Updated mapping information. Changes to assessment requirements. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 3 |
Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 2 |
Minor changes to formatting to improve readability. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA412A Apply First Aid. New evidence requirements for assessment. Removal of pre-requisite unit. |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.
The unit applies to workers who may be required to provide, coordinate and manage a first aid response across a range of complex situations, including community and workplace settings.
Specific licensing /regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Respond to an emergency situation |
1.1 Recognise an emergency situation 1.2 Identify, assess and manage immediate hazards to health and safety of self and others 1.3 Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response 1.4 Assess the situation and seek assistance from emergency response services 1.5 Deploy resources to appropriate locations as required in line with workplace procedures |
2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures |
2.1 Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines 2.2 Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles 2.3 Display respectful behaviour towards casualty 2.4 Obtain consent from casualty where possible 2.5 Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible 2.6 Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions 2.7 Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles |
3. Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance |
3.1 Identify available resources required and establish communication links with appropriate personnel, emergency management services and medical assistance as appropriate 3.2 Deploy correct amount of required resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival 3.3 Document the provision of resources and recommend modifications as required 3.4 Monitor the condition of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures 3.5 Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to relevant evacuation procedures 3.6 Arrange support services for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with relevant principles and procedures |
4. Communicate details of the incident |
4.1 Accurately convey incident details to emergency response services 4.2 Report details of incident in line with organisational policies 4.3 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory and/or organisational policies |
5. Evaluate the incident and own performance |
5.1 Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers involved in critical incidents 5.2 Participate in debriefing to address individual needs 5.3 Evaluate management of the incident and develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties 5.4 Review contingency planning to identify and select alternative management principles and procedures as required |
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance. |
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
No equivalent unit
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
Release |
Comments |
Release 5 |
Updated:
Equivalent outcome. |
Release 4 |
Updated mapping information. Changes to assessment requirements. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 3 |
Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome. |
Release 2 |
Minor changes to formatting to improve readability. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA412A Apply First Aid. New evidence requirements for assessment. Removal of pre-requisite unit. |
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:
The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:
Skills must be demonstrated working individually in an environment that provides realistic in-depth, industry-validated scenarios and simulations to assess candidates’ skills and knowledge.
Assessment resources must include:
Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life working environment where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705