RIIERR403E — Lead rescue teams

1 Plan and prepare for rescue operation

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply leading rescue team documentation
• 1.2Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
• 1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
• 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
• 1.5Obtain, clarify and confirm information about rescue operation
• 1.6Evaluate personal fitness for leading rescue team
• 1.7Obtain site plan, determine route, and alternate route of travel, and mark on site plan
• 1.8Establish Incident Control, strategy search patterns and contingency plans for rescue operation
• 1.9Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to work activity
• 1.10Assess team members’ competence for rescue situation and task requirements and allocate team roles
• 1.11Identify, obtain, test and allocate rescue and safety equipment and materials
• 1.12Determine and confirm availability of required ancillary equipment with Incident Control and/or required personnel

2 Brief rescue team members and required personnel

• 2.1Convey rescue information to team members and confirm roles, tasks and responsibilities
• 2.2Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols according to workplace policies and procedures
• 2.3Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control or required personnel
• 2.4Receive and follow operational advice from Incident Control or required personnel
• 2.5Relay information on rescue team operations to Incident Control
• 2.6Process required written records and reports according to workplace policies and procedures

3 Lead and monitor rescue team

• 3.1Apply recommended systems/procedures for entering hazardous or irrespirable atmospheres and situations
• 3.2Assess environment, risks and hazards associated continually with the rescue team and implement controls
• 3.3Monitor the physical and emotional condition of the rescue team and take appropriate action to address any concerns
• 3.4Convey information to team members about changes which can affect the operations or safety
• 3.5Ensure team adheres to team rescue procedures and required rescue guidelines
• 3.6Implement coaching processes within team and provide further assistance where required

4 Complete team operation

• 4.1Advise status of operation to required personnel, including significant variations to expected conditions
• 4.2Formally de-brief team and collate written incident and procedural information
• 4.3Provide comprehensive oral and written reports on team’s deployment and consequential outcomes to Incident Control or required personnel
• 4.4Report on significant physical or emotional condition of team members according to workplace policies and procedures
• 4.5Offer team members critical incident stress debriefing and counselling in an appropriate environment

What does an assessment tool for RIIERR403E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIERR403E needs to address all 73 unit components: 4 elements with 29 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 28 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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