Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the management of major incidents and emergencies in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: reviewing the systems; managing the incident and emergency response; accessing and responding to information, advice and support; applying post-incident management procedures; and auditing and reviewing the effectiveness of the incident and emergency management response.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in management and technical specialist roles within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and 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. Review emergency preparedness and response systems |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the management of major incidents and emergencies 1.2. Review the emergency preparedness plan and confirmed for relevance and timeliness on a regular basis 1.3. Review the organisational structure for the management of emergency preparedness and response for relevance and accuracy on a regular basis 1.4. Review emergency response procedures for management of classes of incident for relevance and accuracy on a regular basis 1.5. Confirm the emergency response procedures for management of decision-making processes and decision monitoring systems 1.6. Confirm plans with relevant stakeholders and specialists |
2. Manage the incident/ emergency response |
2.1. Access incident information receipt and recording systems in accordance with site requirements 2.2. Access and apply emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures in accordance with site requirements 2.3. Establish operations facilities , including communications to support them, in accordance with the emergency plan 2.4. Apply action planning processes to manage the situation/incident in accordance with the emergency plan 2.5. Identify and apply required services , personnel, equipment and resources for the incident in accordance with the emergency plan 2.6. Confirm and clarify roles and responsibilities, as specified in the emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures and communicated to all persons |
3. Access and respond to information, advice and support |
3.1. Bring together specialist technical and professional staff to review the situation 3.2. Plans are developed to deal with immediate areas of concern 3.3. Clarify and confirm individual's roles and responsibilities |
4. Apply post-incident management procedures |
4.1. Determine and establish post -incident management processes to investigate nature and cause of situation/incident in accordance with statutory and site requirements |
5. Audit and review the effectiveness of the incident/emergency management response |
5.1. Audit response systems for effectiveness and compliance with statutory and management plan standards 5.2. Audit incident/emergency management response processes for effectiveness and for compliance with worksite requirements 5.3. Audit recording systems for effectiveness and for compliance with the emergency preparedness and response plan 5.4. Respond promptly to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit and modify the incident/emergency management system accordingly |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to manage major incidents and emergencies:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to manage major incidents and emergencies:
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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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Types of incidents can be identified as: |
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Incidents can be caused by: |
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Stakeholders and other consulting partners can include: |
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Operations facilities are those which are set up to manage an incident and may include: |
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Communications may include: |
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Required services may include: |
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Equipment refers to that needed to control the incident and includes but is not restricted to: |
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Resources may include, but are not limited to: |
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Immediate areas of concern may include: |
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Post-incident management is: |
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Statutory requirements may include but are not limited to: |
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Audit is: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Emergency Response and Rescue
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.