Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
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Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency to undertake rescue in confined spaces as defined in AS2865 as a member of a single agency or multi-disciplinary team. |
Application of the Unit
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Application of the Unit |
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Prerequisite Unit /s |
PUASAR001B Participate in a rescue operation |
Employability Skills Information
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Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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 Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. Prepare for confined space rescue operation |
1.1 Operation and task information is obtained and analysed 1.2 Rescue equipment is selected based on incident information and cross-checked to ensure it is ready for use 1.3 Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to the nature of the confined space rescue operation |
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2. Assess and manage confined space /trench rescue |
2.1 Physical features of confined space rescue scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources 2.2 Rescue is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment 2.3 Hazards are assessed, minimised and controlled 2.4 Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained |
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3. Determine location and condition of casualties |
3.1 Assessment is undertaken of incident scene to determine possible location of casualties 3.2 Appropriate equipment is used to assist in the location of casualties 3.3 Evidence of location within confined space is collected and reported 3.4 The condition of casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained where possible 3.5 Hygiene procedures are applied in accordance with the organisation's procedures |
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4. Gain entry to confined space |
4.1 Entry permit is located and relevant information obtained if available 4.2 Atmosphere is monitored in accordance with AS2865 4.3 Appropriate ventilation procedures are implemented, where required 4.4 Appropriate respiratory protection is used in irrespirable atmospheres, where required 4.5 Techniques and equipment are employed to access the casualty 4.6 Located casualties are treated in consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with organisational policies |
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5. Remove casualties |
5.1 Casualties are removed in accordance with organisation's procedures 5.2 Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene , where possible |
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6. Conclude rescue operations |
6.1 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturer's guidelines 6.2 Signs and symptoms of operational stress are recognised and promptly reported 6.3 Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in extrication of casualty, minimising further injury to self and others Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in an actual or simulated rescue context Specific resources for assessment Assessment of this competency requires access to an appropriate training location/venue; and organisation's resource equipment and personnel for team based activities Resource requirements must meet AS2865 |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Range Statement
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RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Confined space is defined as |
Per AS2865 definition: Confined space - an enclosed or partially enclosed space which is at atmospheric pressure during occupancy; is not intended or designed primarily as a place of work; may have restricted means for entry and exit; and may have an atmosphere which contains potentially harmful levels of contaminant; not have a safe oxygen level; or cause engulfment |
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Confined spaces may include but are not limited to |
Storage tanks
and other tank-like compartments usually having only a man-hole for entry Open topped spaces such as pits or degreasers Pipes
Any shipboard spaces entered through a small hatchway or access point
Natural features such as caves and pits |
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Rescue equipment may include |
life rescue line ropes/tapes tripods/edge management harnesses litters/stretchers hauling systems communications self-contained breathing apparatus/airline airline equipment atmospheric monitoring equipment escape sets and harnesses isolation equipment ventilation equipment |
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Situational or environmental hazards may include |
dangerous goods or hazardous substance moving machinery either electrical or mechanical heat exhaustion or hypothermia oxygen enrichment oxygen deficiency atmospheric contaminants (such as hydrogen sulphide methane and carbon dioxide) swift water sewers and stormwater canals falls from heights or into depths |
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Personal protective equipment may include |
gloves helmets safety glasses hearing protection aids chemical splash suit/fully encapsulated gas-tight suits atmospheric monitoring equipment self-contained breathing apparatus airlines |
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Recognised removal techniques may include |
lifting lowering hauling mechanical advantage systems |
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Operational documentation may include |
entry permits tally boards entry control procedures air monitoring procedures equipment and rope logs plan exposure records |
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Personnel may include |
agency support on-site staff emergency services workers local/state/territory government authorities |
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Scene preservation may include |
preservation of evidence and related legal requirements |
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Evidence collected may include |
entry permit permit to work information received from bystanders witnesses and emergency services personnel |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
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Co-requisite Unit /s |
PUAFIR307B Monitor hazardous atmospheres (Fire specific) |
