Assessment Requirements for HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources

Release: 3

Assessment Requirements for HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of all embedded material from HLTFA404C and HLTFA412A. New evidence requirements for assessment. Removal of prerequisite unit

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks at least once in line with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:

conducted a workplace risk assessment

developed a first aid response plan including strategies for management of incidents

used a first aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies’ replacement and equipment maintenance

maintained first aid equipment and resources according to manufacturer’s instructions

used and maintained documentation required by the workplace and regulatory authorities.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:

workplace requirements for first aid provision in line with the relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety requirements

duty of care in relation to first aid provision

safe work practices to deal with risks and potential hazards including manual handling, hazardous substances, dangerous goods and chemicals

infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions based on incident

requirements for currency of skill and knowledge

legal, workplace or community issues relating to the provision of CPR including:

awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation

consent

capabilities of emergency management services

privacy and confidentiality requirements

importance of debriefing.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated:

in a workplace environment that provides realistic in-depth, industry-validated scenarios and simulations to assess candidates’ skills and knowledge.

Assessment resources must include:

first aid equipment such as:

first aid kit and contents checklist

an incident report form

relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety First Aid Code of Practice.

Simulated assessment environments must simulate the real-life working environment where these skills and knowledge would be performed, with all the relevant equipment and resources of that working environment, including workplace resources required by the relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705