MSMWHS212 – Undertake first response to fire incidents
Course Overview
Performance Criteria
Duration and Cost
What You Need To Know
Assessment
Re-Assessment
Licences and Certification
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This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake an appropriate first response to fire incidents in onshore and offshore situations/emergencies.
People working, operating or who regularly travel to an onshore or offshore hydrocarbon/petrochemical installation or facility or major hazard facility may require this competency.
This unit could be applied to any of the following installations or facilities:
factories and production plants
onshore/offshore rig/installation
island based facility
floating production vessel or platform
onshore production, processing pipeline systems and/or storage facilities
pipeline easements
maintenance bases.
This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to respond to fires in the workplace (other than evacuating to the assembly point). It covers the first response (only) to fire, and does not include aggressive fire-fighting. Typically this response would be undertaken to contain/extinguish a minor fire or to contain a more major fire until external help arrives (for an urban plant) or to allow for mobilisation of more highly trained responders or evacuation (for a remote/offshore plant).
This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
Organisations within the chemical, hydrocarbons and refining industries may find themselves falling under the provisions of various Major Hazard Facilities legislation. In developing this unit consideration has been given to the requirements of Sections 8 and 9 of the National Standard for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:1014 (2002)] and the National Code of Practice for the Control of Major Hazard Facilities [NOHSC:2016 (1996)].
No other licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
recognise and assess fire situations, including the identification of different types of fires and fuels
determine appropriate actions according to procedures and within scope of own responsibilities, including:
evacuate (self/others)
seek assistance as appropriate
apply control measures
select and use a range of first response fire-fighting safety equipment
select and use appropriate extinguishing agent
apply defensive fire-fighting tactics and techniques
select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
minimise the effect of a fire incident
communicate clearly and unambiguously with a range of personnel on fire emergency conditions, related problems and safety and emergency procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including:
site or organisation emergency procedures and response plans
site-specific isolation procedures
characteristics of fire and fuel types
composition and uses of extinguishing agents
types and application of basic firefighting equipment
types and application of PPE
roles and responsibilities of internal and external personnel in relation to fire incidents
appropriate responses to different fire situations.
1 day
Cost $325
All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
Minimum 18 years of age (Workplace Health and Safety requirement)
PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
Identification must be the originals and not laminated,
We currently have a Smart and Skilled contract with Training Services NSW. This means that if you meet the eligibility criteria, we can give you subsidised training.To find out more download ourstudent information handbook.. or contact one of our team members.
Three (3) assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – (formative assessment) Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments.
On the last day of the course a summative assessment will be conducted by an approved State regulatory body assessor (e.g. Safe Work NSW) All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training.
Applicants cannot be reassessed for a minimum of 48 hours from the date of the original assessment.
Note: there may be an extra cost for re-assessment
These are Nationally Recognised Training courses and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment MSMWHS212 – Undertake first response to fire incidents
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
If All Onsite Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer
Apply for a new licence or class
You will need to go to aparticipating Australia Postin person to apply. You need to do this within 60 days of receiving your Notice of Satisfactory Assessment from your SafeWork NSW assessor.
You will need to take:
your Notice of Satisfactory Assessment form
a completed Application for a National Licence to Perform High Risk Work – New Application form (N5 form provided by your SafeWork NSW assessor). Do not sign this form, you need to sign it at Australia Post
UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
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Duration & Cost
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What You Need To Know
Certification
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This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker.
It includes compliance with safe approach distances for the worker, plant, tools and equipment.
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.
Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
1 day training
$450.00
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:
applying relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements, including:
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)
identifying hazards, assessing risks, identifying, applying and monitoring control measures
obtaining, inspecting and using relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)
determining communication method with safety observer
confirming safety observer is in position in accordance with workplace requirements
confirming and maintaining the safe approach distance, including:
obtaining and signing on and off relevant work permits in accordance with workplace requirements
dealing with an unplanned event on at least one (1) occasion
completing relevant work records, reports and documentation.
Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
You Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course
All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
Identification must be the originals and not laminated, Safework NSW EOI:SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt,
Tea and Coffee is provided (If course is held at our facility)
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training
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On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment for – UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker by a SafeWork NSW Accredited Assessor.
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
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