PMAWHS511 — Manage emergency incidents

1 Collect and assess emergency information

• 1.1Ascertain the scope and severity of the emergency as quickly as possible, from information received from alarms, personnel and other means
• 1.2Collate and assess information on emergency
• 1.3Develop responses to the information received based on emergency response planning

2 Implement emergency response strategies

• 2.1Develop, or promptly implement, on-site strategies in order to combat the emergency
• 2.2Monitor continuously information flows relating to the emergency in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented strategy
• 2.3Coordinate team activities and resource allocation and direct them to meet the identified emergency
• 2.4Delegate authority to appropriate personnel as the situation warrants

3 Liaise with emergency control

• 3.1Collate and communicate information relating to the emergency to emergency control centre
• 3.2Request external assistance if required
• 3.3Coordinate/incorporate external assistance into emergency response
• 3.4Control internal and external communication in accordance with the emergency response plan

4 Coordinate emergency responses

• 4.1Convey feedback relating to progress/status of the emergency to emergency response teams and other personnel
• 4.2Regularly reassess and modify responses and tactics in accordance with the status of the emergency
• 4.3Conduct periodic ‘time outs’ to enable situation updates and proactive directing of resources and actions

5 Assess emergency response/actions

• 5.1Collate and assess information on status of the emergency to enable a final decision to be made and communicated to declare the end of the emergency, or abandonment of the facility
• 5.2Consider future stages of the emergency and develop mitigation strategies in advance of those events

6 Undertake post-emergency evaluation

• 6.1Undertake a post-response evaluation of the emergency in order to determine the effectiveness of the response strategies and the emergency response plan
• 6.2Recommend and communicate modification and adjustments to the emergency response plans to appropriate personnel
• 6.3Review and modify planning of emergency response exercises and training in light of the outcomes of the emergency response evaluation

What does an assessment tool for PMAWHS511 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAWHS511 needs to address all 51 unit components: 6 elements with 19 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 24 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 PMAWHS511?

Auditori pulls the current release of PMAWHS511 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 PMAWHS511 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PMAWHS511 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 PMAWHS511, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.