Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOMIR210B Control evacuation to muster point
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and control evacuation to a designated muster point.
This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to assess an incident; prepare for and control evacuation, including people requiring assistance; conduct head counts; respond to first aid and other needs of evacuees; and maintain communications and safety throughout these activities.
Generally the person would be part of a team during the incident but may be required to act independently. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Incident readiness and response
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare to evacuate |
1.1 |
Recognise alarm or other signs of incident |
1.2 |
Determine nature and location of incident, wind direction and other relevant information |
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1.3 |
Assess incident situation and instigate relevant procedure |
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1.4 |
Predict probable changes/escalation to incident |
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1.5 |
Prepare the area and personnel for evacuation |
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1.6 |
Facilitate incident roles and the operation of incident response stations according to procedures |
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1.7 |
Coordinate incident response actions according to procedures |
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1.8 |
Maintain communication channels with relevant personnel |
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2 |
Control evacuation |
2.1 |
Identify hazards associated with evacuation |
2.2 |
Identify and communicate most appropriate path for evacuation to the desired muster point |
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2.3 |
Implement relevant hazard control procedures |
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2.4 |
Initiate evacuation when appropriate |
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2.5 |
Ensure evacuation of mobility/sensory-impaired people |
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2.6 |
Control incident evacuation according to procedures |
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2.7 |
Undertake roll call of evacuated persons |
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2.8 |
Communicate required details of evacuation to relevant personnel |
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3 |
Complete evacuation |
3.1 |
Arrange and coordinate the first aid, welfare and other needs of evacuated persons |
3.2 |
Maintain control over evacuees |
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3.3 |
Arrange for/provide assistance to the incident controller as required |
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3.4 |
Maintain communication channels with relevant personnel |
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3.5 |
Move evacuees to a new location, or dismiss and return to work |
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3.6 |
Debrief evacuees and seek possible improvements |
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3.7 |
Complete all required records and reporting |
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3.8 |
Make recommendations for improvements to be incorporated into procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those 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.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:
All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence. |
Tools and equipment |
Tools and equipment include one or more of the following:
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Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:
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Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOMIR210B Control evacuation to muster point
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875