This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and coordinate accident and emergency procedures in accordance with relevant regulations and workplace procedures.

It includes responding to the incident, coordinating on-site activities and completing follow-up actions.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of basic emergency response principles when implementing accident and emergency response procedures and includes providing assistance ranging from simple injuries to applying life support systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.