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PMAOMIR301B Undertake initial rescue -




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DURATION: 1 day

DESIGNED FOR:
Personnel who are required to affect an initial rescue arising from an incident on or off-shore. It could apply to personnel operating as a team member in a facility and may involve a confined space. This person might typically respond to an incident team leader once the incident is declared.

PRE-REQUISITES:

MSAPMOHS216A Operate breathing apparatus
MSAPMPER205B Enter confined space
MSAPMOHS220A Provide initial first aid response
MSAPMOHS217A Gas test atmospheres
MSAPMPER200B Work in accordance with an issued permit

DESCRIPTION:
In a typical scenario, a person undertaking a task in a workplace may witness an incident or difficulty involving a co-worker. In these few initial critical minutes before other help arrives, the actions of the person may have a significant effect on the well-being of their co-worker. However, at no time should the person take any action that is likely to cause them to be equally placed at risk.

CONTENT:
It is essential that competence be demonstrated throughout the duration of the course:

  • Ensure that incident responses are in accordance with prescribed company procedures
  • Use incident response equipment (where required) correctly
  • Safely and/or successfully recover an individual and others, affected by the incident response, and afford priority in the actions taken
  • Take appropriate actions that do not inhibit incident response effectiveness or further contribute to the incident
  • Create appropriate documentation including reports, journal entries, logs and/or clearances are completed in accordance with procedures.

ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCY:

PMAOMIR301B/01 Respond to the incident surroundings
PMAOMIR301B/02 Determine the condition of the person
PMAOMIR301B/03 Determine the appropriate rescue method
PMAOMIR301B/04 Use specialised rescue equipment
PMAOMIR301B/05 Convey information to other persons
PMAOMIR301B/06 Effect rescue if within your capabilities
PMAOMIR301B/07 Complete incident reports
PMAOMIR301B/08 Recommend improvements to the rescue process

ASSESSMENT:
Trainees learning outcomes will be assessed using direct observation, oral and/or written questions, and/or use of a workbook, and practical exercises as appropriate.

CERTIFICATION:
On successful completion of this Unit of Competency trainees will be issued with a Statement of Attainment in PMAOMIR301A Undertake Initial Rescue.

Note: Trainees unable to meet course pre-requisites will ONLY be issued with a Certificate of Training and will be unable to participate in some practical scenarios.

DELIVERY METHOD:
3 hours of classroom theory PowerPoint presentations, including audio-visual material, practical desktop activities and discussion.
5 hours of practical components using rescue equipment in a range of simulated scenarios.

PMAOMIR301B UNDERTAKE INITIAL RESCUE
Duration: 1 day
Price: Group price on application
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