Respond To Local Emergencies And Incidents

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to a range of local emergencies and incidents. It includes implementing response plans, monitoring the situation, taking necessary precautionary measures, and supporting formal relief.

This unit applies to those working in site-based roles in the coal mining, metalliferous mining, drilling, extractive, and civil infrastructure environments.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between States, Territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying the unit.

Participants must have a sound knowledge of the English language.

Content Summary:

• Plan and prepare to respond to local emergencies and incidents

Respond to emergency or incident situatios including:

• Emergency evacuation

• Emergency coordination, communication and monitoring

• Firefighting and prevention