Modification History
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PUA12 V2.1 |
Editorial changes. |
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PUA12 V2 |
New Unit. Replaces unit PUAFIR306B Render hazardous materials incidents safe. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to safely combat incidents involving hazardous materials.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to personnel who respond to an incident involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances and who have the skills and knowledge to identify and assess the hazards and risks and contribute to the development, implementation and review of the plan constructed to mitigate the risk they pose the public and environment.
‘Hazardous materials incident’ is a generic term used to refer to an incident involving any material such as dangerous goods and hazardous substances that poses an unreasonable risk to life, property and the environment.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
PUAFIR215 Prevent injury
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Recognise a hazardous materials incident |
1.1 Pre-incident plans, site control and containment plan and directives from supervisor are identified and implemented. 1.2 Incident is approached using care and caution, and a safe distance is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures or guidelines, and/or advice from appropriate authorities. 1.3 Hazardous materials are identified from a safe distance and using a range of sources and information is conveyed to supervisor in accordance with organisational guidelines. |
2. Identify and assess hazards |
2.1 Site hazards are identified in accordance with organisational guidelines. 2.2 Hazards relating to the material/s and container/s are identified in accordance with organisational guidelines. 2.3 Hazards are assessed in accordance with organisational guidelines and information is conveyed to supervisor. |
3. Assist with the development of a plan for the mitigation of a HAZMAT incident |
3.1 Incident objectives are identified in accordance with organisational policies. 3.2 Risk control measures are identified and conveyed to supervisor. 3.3 Entry objectives are identified and conveyed to supervisor. 3.4 Entry plan is developed and documented in accordance with supervisor directives and organisational policies as required. 3.5 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is considered in accordance with organisational policies. 3.6 Decontamination methods are identified in accordance with organisational policies. 3.7 Requirement for detection and confinement/containment strategies are identified in accordance with organisational policies. 3.8 Organisations required to assist with operations are identified. |
4. Assist with the implementation of the plan for mitigation of a HAZMAT incident |
4.1 Individual responsibilities within the organisation’s action plan are identified and followed. 4.2 Scene is isolated and secured, and hazard control zones and decontamination corridor are established according to organisational guidelines. 4.3 Entry plan is implemented in accordance with organisational policies. 4.4 Response equipment is applied in accordance with organisational policies. 4.5 PPE is applied in accordance with organisational policies. 4.6 Decontamination procedures are applied as required in accordance with organisational procedures. 4.7 Requirement for detection and confinement/containment strategies are applied in accordance with organisational policies. 4.8 Results are recorded and reported in accordance with organisational policies. |
5. Assist with the review of the plan |
5.1 Plan is reviewed and safety of entry team is monitored in accordance with organisational guidelines. 5.2 Contamination incidents are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational guidelines. 5.3 Entry, decontamination, detection and mitigation effectiveness is reviewed in accordance with organisational guidelines. |
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
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time across a range of situations appropriate to organisational role. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in simulations or exercises and/or a series of tasks, which may involve setting scenarios to be completed either individually or as a member of a team. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed with the following unit/s:
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
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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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Organisational procedures and guidelines must include: |
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and may also include: |
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Identification of hazardous materials must include: |
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and may also include: |
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Range of sources must include |
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and may also include: |
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Detection and confinement/containment strategies must include: |
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and may also include: |
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Organisations required to assist with operations may include: |
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Hazard control zones must include: |
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Decontamination must include: |
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Decontamination may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.