FIELD COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Reclassification and Review of Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
|
Workplace Fire and Emergency Response |
16797, 16799-16803, 16806-16808 |
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Specialist Rescue |
Rope Rescue |
20536-20539 |
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
The Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation (FRSITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above. The unit standards in bold were also reclassified.
Date new versions published August 2006
Planned review date December 2010
Summary of review and consultation process
The main reason for the review was that the unit standards in these domains were due for review in December 2005. As a result of the feedback received by assessors, moderators, providers/stakeholders and industry sectors, the unit standards have been brought into line with current industry standards and practice, needs, terminology, format, references, and to reflect some minor changes that had occurred.
A memorandum informing all stakeholders of the review, the scope of the unit standards to be reviewed, and inviting nominations for participation in the process was publicised widely (sent to all individual organisations held on the FRSITO database as well as posted on the FRSITO website) on 4th September 2005. From the nominations received, a team of 18 members was formed with four of these being internal FRSITO representatives. Each external member also formed a consultative network to assist with wide feedback on the review and revision process and outcomes. The external members were representative of Providers, Employers, Local Bodies, Local Bodies (Rural), Department of Conservation, the Fire Services, Airports and Civil Defence.
The first meeting of the Review Group was held on 13th October 2005 and the second meeting on 3rd November 2005. After each of the meetings the unit standards were circulated and feedback obtained. The reviewed unit standards now reflect all the comments obtained from the group (including their networks) and all members are in agreement with the content of the final version of the unit standards submitted with this report.
Unit standard 20540 was part of this review, however due to issues with the current reference material for this unit standard, it was agreed that this unit standard would be registered at a later date once the issues were resolved.
Main changes resulting from the review
Changes to unit standards
The review process resulted in the following changes to unit standards:
· Unit standard 16811 is to expire on 31 December 2007 and will not be replaced
· Unit standards 16939,16940, 16941, and 16942 have been moved from the Workplace Emergency Risk Management domain to the Fire and Rescue Services - Structural and Industrial domain
· The special notes have been reordered with references to legislation taking priority
· References in the special notes have been updated accordingly
· Some jargon in the special notes has been either removed or substituted with commonly-used industry terminology
· The titles of unit standards 16799, 16803, 16808, and 16809 have been modified to more accurately reflect the purpose of the unit standards
· The levels and credits of some unit standards have been modified to better reflect the level descriptors, and the content of the unit standards.
Unit standard 16811 categorised as category D, expires at the end of December 2007.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
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Nature of accreditation |
Classification |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
|
Subfield |
Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management |
4 |
Standards |
16939 |
3 |
|
16940 |
4 | ||||
|
Subfield |
Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management |
6 |
Standards |
16939 |
3 |
|
16940 |
4 | ||||
|
16942 |
5 | ||||
|
16941 |
6 | ||||
|
Domain |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
3 |
Standard |
16939 |
3 |
|
Domain |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
4 |
Standards |
16939 |
3 |
|
16940 |
4 | ||||
|
Domain |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
5 |
Standards |
16939, 16940, 16942 |
3 |
|
16940 |
4 | ||||
|
16942 |
5 | ||||
|
Domain |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
6 |
Standards |
16939 |
3 |
|
16940 |
4 | ||||
|
16942 |
5 | ||||
|
16941 |
6 | ||||
|
Domain |
Workplace Fire and Emergency Response |
3 |
Standard |
16802 |
4 |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
AMAP 0039 has been updated to reflect the changes made to the standards.
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following Fire and Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be updated accordingly. The items that generated the Affected status are in bold.
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Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
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National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services (Industrial Emergency Response - Advanced Responder) (Level 3) [Ref: 1168] |
16800, 20536 |
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National Certificate in Fire and Rescue Services (Industrial Emergency Response - Incident Controller) (Level 4) [Ref: 1169] |
16803, 16805,16806, 16807, 16808, 16809 |
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National Certificate in Workplace Fire and Emergency Response (Level 2) [Ref: 0910] |
16797, 16799, 16800, 16802 |
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National Certificate in Workplace Fire and Emergency Response (Level 3) [Ref: 0911] |
16797,16799, 16800, 16802, 16939 |
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National Certificate in Workplace Emergency Risk Management (Building Fire and Emergency Co-ordinator) [Ref:0735] |
16797, 16799, 16800, 16802, 16803, 16805 |
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National Diploma in Workplace Emergency Risk Management (Building Fire and Emergency Manager) (Level 5) [Ref: 0736] |
16806-16808, 16809, 16810 |
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National Certificate in Urban Search and Rescue - Operations (Level 3) with strands in Canine Search Specialist, Response Leader, Response Medic, Rope Operations, Technician, and Training [Ref: 1114] |
16803, 16808, 20536, 20537, 20539 |
|
National Certificate in Specialist Rescue (Rope Technician) (Level 3) [Ref: 1198] |
20536, 20537 |
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National Certificate in Specialist Rescue (Confined Space Technician) (Level 3) [Ref: 1199] |
20536, 20537 |
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National Certificate in Specialist Rescue (Rope Instructor) (Level 4) [Ref: 1200] |
20536, 20537, 20539 |
The following qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review. The standard setting bodies (SSBs) have been advised that they require revision. The items that generated the Affected status are in bold.
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Qualification Title |
Standard in the qualification |
SSB Name |
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National Certificate in Rail Operations (Locomotive Engineer) with strands in Network Freight Train, Network Passenger Train, and Network Multiple Unit/Railcar (Level 3 or 4) (depending on strand) [Ref: 1109] |
16802 |
Competenz |
|
National Certificate in Civil Defence Management (Level 5) [Ref: 0328] |
16808, 16809, 16811 |
Local Government Industry Training Organisation |
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National Certificate in Civil Defence (Response) (Level 3) [Ref: 0327] |
16799, 16802, 16803, 16805, 16808 |
Local Government Industry Training Organisation |
Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits
The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
| |
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Subfield Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management
|
Id |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
16798 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
Take preventative measures against emergencies in the workplace |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
16804 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
Conduct non-technical workplace audits on emergency equipment and systems |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
16805 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
Manage workplace emergency prevention processes |
4 |
6 4 |
B |
|
16809 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
Co-ordinate and undertake workplace emergency protection activities Coordinate workplace emergency protection activities |
5
4 |
6
4 |
B |
|
16810 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
Develop a workplace emergency management plan Develop a Workplace Emergency Management Plan |
6 |
10 |
B |
|
16811 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management |
Develop and deliver applied training to workplace emergency response teams |
6 |
10 |
D |
|
16939 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management Fire and Rescue Services - Structural and Industrial |
Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy in fire and rescue service organisations Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy for a fire and rescue service organisation |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
16940 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management Fire and Rescue Services - Structural and Industrial |
Implement an advocacy plan in fire and rescue service organisations Implement an advocacy plan for a fire and rescue service organisation |
4 |
3 |
B |
|
16941 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management Fire and Rescue Services - Structural and Industrial |
Prepare an advocacy plan for use in fire and rescue service organisations Prepare an advocacy plan for use by a fire and rescue service organisation |
6 |
4 |
B |
|
16942 |
Workplace Emergency Risk Management Fire and Rescue Services - Structural and Industrial |
Apply knowledge of building legislation issues in fire and rescue services |
5 |
10 |
B |
Domain Workplace Fire and Emergency Response
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
16797 |
Identify, prepare for, and take action in an emergency Identify, prepare for, and take action in a workplace emergency |
2 |
4 3 |
B |
|
16799 |
Perform the duties of a workplace emergency warden Carry out the duties of a workplace emergency warden |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
16800 |
Take action to control small emergency situations Take action to control small emergency situations in a workplace |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
16801 |
3 |
4 |
B | |
|
16802 |
Protect people in situations of danger Act to protect people in situations of workplace danger |
3
|
6 4 |
B |
|
16803 |
Co-ordinate emergency response activities Coordinate workplace emergency response team activities in an emergency |
4 5 |
5 6 |
B |
|
16806 |
Establish workplace emergency response activities Establish a workplace emergency response team |
5 |
6 |
B |
|
16807 |
Protect people in situations of critical risk in a specified workplace Lead an emergency response team to protect people in situations of critical risk |
5 |
6 |
B |
|
16808 |
Co-ordinate emergency response teams Manage the workplace emergency response to an emergency |
5 |
7 |
B |
Subfield Specialist Rescue
Domain Rope Rescue
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
20536 |
Demonstrate awareness of rope rescue operations and hazards |
2 |
1 2 |
B |
|
20537 |
Provide initial response at rope rescue incidents |
4 |
5 6 |
B |
|
20538 |
Perform descender based rope rescue |
4 |
6 |
B |
|
20539 |
Perform specialist rope rescue Perform specialist rope rescues |
5 4 |
15 |
B |