Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

1,164

Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

Elements

41,782

Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Respond to emergencies

KHU-AGR-0832

Australian Equivalent

AHCWRK315

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to workplace emergencies. The unit applies to individuals who respond to emergencies under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and manufacturer specifications. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for emergency situations

0832.E1.O1Identify potential workplace emergency situations and appropriate responses

0832.E1.O2Identify emergency resources and their location in the work area

0832.E1.O3Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks

0832.E1.O4Select, fit, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety and communications equipment

0832.E1.O5Identify and report unserviceable safety and communications equipment and PPE according to workplace procedures

E2Identify and evaluate the emergency

0832.E2.O1Recognise and assess the identified or potential emergency situation risks, and effectiveness of initial response actions

0832.E2.O2Seek advice in evaluating the emergency from appropriate personnel

0832.E2.O3Determine emergency needs and priority, including any assistance that may be required

E3Implement fire protection and control procedures

0832.E3.O1Minimise the risk of fire hazards and any hazardous fuelling procedures

0832.E3.O2Carry out workplace safety procedures for the handling and use of industrial gases

0832.E3.O3Use fire extinguishers and equipment appropriate to the fire situation, and notify authorities where applicable

0832.E3.O4Follow procedures for evacuation to nominated assembly points

E4Confine the emergency where possible

0832.E4.O1Confine emergency to the immediate area using available resources

0832.E4.O2Carry out emergency procedures, and operate equipment using safe work practices

0832.E4.O3Use equipment safely in conjunction with other emergency actions

0832.E4.O4Assist with the evacuation of personnel and animals

0832.E4.O5Provide information required to assist emergency services

E5Control the emergency situation

0832.E5.O1Evacuate casualties following workplace emergency procedures

0832.E5.O2Minimise the risk to self and casualties by minimising and isolating hazards where possible

0832.E5.O3Seek first aid assistance and advice where necessary

0832.E5.O4Record and report emergency situation response actions to supervisor