PUASAR022 — Participate in a rescue operation

1 Prepare and respond to rescue

• 1.1Rescue operation and task information is received through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.2Rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by the supervisor
• 1.3Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
• 1.4Any further details on the nature of the rescue are received en route and acted on, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.5Anticipated hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members while on approach to rescue operation

2 Contribute to a risk assessment at the scene

• 2.1Rescue scene assessment is conducted, and hazards and risks identified at the scene are reported to the supervisor
• 2.2Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate methods, techniques and terminology
• 2.3Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised and/or controlled using risk mitigation processes, as directed
• 2.4Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and security procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies and relevant legislation
• 2.5Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to the supervisor
• 2.6Casualties at scene are identified, reported to supervisor and action is taken, as directed

3 Perform rescue

• 3.1Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.2Rescue procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor’s instructions
• 3.3Casualties are prepared for removal and extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and procedures, whilst under the direction of appropriately trained personnel
• 3.4Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self and/or others and reports are provided to the supervisor, as required
• 3.5Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements

4 Conclude rescue operations

• 4.1Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.2Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 4.3Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.4Decontamination procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.5Operational debriefing is participated in, in accordance organisational procedures
• 4.6Operational documentation including post incident reports is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUASAR022 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASAR022 needs to address all 60 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 23 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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