Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply local incident response procedures according to regulatory and organisational procedures. It includes responding to the incident, carrying out incident response activities, and completing follow-up actions. Licensing, legislative, or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulations and workplace procedures concerning action to be taken in the event of an emergency, fire or accident. Work is performed under minimal supervision and involves applying basic emergency response principles when dealing with incidents within a defined local area. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer tp 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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Respond to the incident |
1.1 Details of incident are received, assessed and confirmed 1.2 Immediate response requirements are identified and actioned in accordance with organisational procedures 1.3 Communication is established with network control personnel and instructions are followed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
2 Perform incident response activities |
2.1 Incident response activities are carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 2.2 Local assistance is provided within the limitations of duty of care and organisational requirements 2.3 Assistance is provided to relevant authorities in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements 2.4 Information is collected and passed to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational procedures |
3 Complete follow-up actions |
3.1 Details of incident are collected, recorded and managed in accordance with organisational procedures 3.2 Where required, a contribution is made to the debrief process |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
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. |
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Action to be taken in the event of an incident may include: |
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Consultative processes may include: |
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Communication systems may include: |
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Organisational procedures may be known as: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
F – Safety Management