PUASAR025 — Undertake confined space rescue

1 Prepare for confined space rescue operation

• 1.1Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by the supervisor
• 1.2Operation and task information is obtained through a briefing, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.3Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected relevant to the nature of the confined space rescue operation
• 1.4Any further details of the nature of the rescue received en route is assessed
• 1.5Anticipated hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members while en route, in accordance with organisational procedures

2 Assess and manage confined space rescue

• 2.1Confined space is assessed, hazards and risks are identified and appropriate control measures and ongoing monitoring processes are put in place, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.2Physical features of confined space rescue scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources
• 2.3Confined space rescue is managed by controlling access and maintaining a safe operational environment, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.4Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained throughout the rescue

3 Determine location and condition of casualties

• 3.1Assessment of confined space incident scene is undertaken to determine possible location of casualties
• 3.2Appropriate equipment is used to assist in the location of casualties
• 3.3Evidence of the location of casualties within confined space is collected and reported to appropriate personnel
• 3.4Condition of casualties and nature of entrapment is ascertained, as required
• 3.5Hygiene precautions are applied, in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Gain entry to confined space

• 4.1Entry permit is located and relevant information is obtained, as required
• 4.2Entry procedures are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements
• 4.3Atmosphere is monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures and industry standards
• 4.4Appropriate ventilation procedures are implemented, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.5Appropriate respiratory protection equipment is used in hazardous atmospheres
• 4.6Confined space rescue techniques and equipment are employed to access casualties
• 4.7Located casualties are treated, in consultation with medical personnel and in accordance with organisational procedures

5 Remove casualties

• 5.1Casualties are removed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.2Appropriate actions are taken to preserve confined space incident scene

6 Conclude rescue operations

• 6.1Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.2Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 6.3Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.4Decontamination procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.5Operational debriefing is participated in, in accordance organisational procedures
• 6.6Operational documentation including post incident report is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUASAR025 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASAR025 needs to address all 66 unit components: 6 elements with 29 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 22 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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