PMAWHS213 — Undertake fire control and emergency rescue

1 Respond to identified fire emergencies

• 1.1Communicate the nature and extent of the fire emergency to team members in order to confirm required actions and responses
• 1.2Apply knowledge of fire chemistry, fire characteristics and chemical hazards to assessment of the fire emergency and communicate the action required
• 1.3Advise others of the nature and extent of the fire emergency from a knowledge of appropriate fire control strategies

2 Deploy fire emergency equipment

• 2.1Utilise knowledge of the location and availability of fire-fighting equipment in the control of a fire emergency
• 2.2Select and utilise appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and breathing apparatus
• 2.3Apply appropriate fire-fighting and containment media in a safe and coordinated manner, in accordance with the manufacturer specifications and the organisation’s procedures, to attack and control the fire emergency

3 Undertake search and rescue of affected areas

• 3.1Confirm the need to conduct the search and rescue with team leaders or other nominated personnel
• 3.2Conduct systematic primary and secondary searches
• 3.3Search rooms and mark in accordance with the organisation’s procedures
• 3.4Lead occupants to safety
• 3.5Locate injured personnel and transfer them in an appropriate manner to a safe location
• 3.6Minimise the risk of further injury to affected personnel by applying casualty handling techniques and handing them to the care of medical personnel once clear of threat of fire
• 3.6Communicate extent of injuries and casualty numbers to other support groups and request further assistance as required

What does an assessment tool for PMAWHS213 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAWHS213 needs to address all 33 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PMAWHS213?

Auditori pulls the current release of PMAWHS213 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PMAWHS213 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PMAWHS213 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PMAWHS213, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.