PMAWHS320 — Provide advanced first aid response

1 Assess the situation

• 1.1Identify physical hazards and minimise according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and workplace procedures
• 1.2Assess risks to first aider and others and determine response to ensure prompt control of situation
• 1.3Ascertain and prioritise need for emergency services/medical assistance and undertake triage where required

2 Manage the casualty

• 2.1Seek agreement for management of casualty injury/illness from appropriate person, where relevant
• 2.2Determine welfare procedure and implement according to casualty needs
• 2.3Control effects of injury and determine first aid management to meet the needs of the casualty and situation
• 2.4Administer medication according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions and subject to casualty regime
• 2.5Monitor and respond to casualty condition in a timely manner in accordance with effective first aid principles
• 2.6Correctly operate life support equipment, where appropriate, according to relevant legislation and manufacturer/supplier instructions
• 2.7Finalise management according to casualty needs and first aid principles

3 Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance

• 3.1Identify available resources and establish communication links with emergency management services and medical assistance personnel as required
• 3.2Deploy correct amount of resources to appropriate locations in an effective manner to ensure timely arrival of required resources
• 3.3Document provision of resources and recommend modifications
• 3.4Monitor management of casualties in accordance with first aid principles and workplace procedures
• 3.5Coordinate evacuation of casualties according to worksite evacuation procedures
• 3.6Arrange support service for personnel involved in the incident in accordance with workplace principles and procedures

4 Communicate essential incident details

• 4.1Maintain communication with relevant personnel using media and equipment
• 4.2Communicate first aid information with other providers/carers to meet their needs and in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.3Provide information calmly to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match casualty level of consciousness

What does an assessment tool for PMAWHS320 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAWHS320 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 12 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 PMAWHS320?

Auditori pulls the current release of PMAWHS320 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.

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Can I check my existing PMAWHS320 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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