Skill set Outline
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12/09/2026 3:09 PM AWST
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Incident response team member
Incident response team member
Skill set
National Code
PMASS00022
PMASS00022
State Code
AD582
AD582
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
02/06/2016
Current Release Date
16/11/2020
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
09/03/2021
Nominal Hours
271
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 16/11/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 02/06/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Incidents are controlled by an incident response team.
This skills set covers the competencies required by persons working in an incident response team. This would not normally be their full time job, but a role they assume as required by the situation.
Competency is required to be achieved prior to undertaking this role - see units for details.
This is an industry defined skill set.
This skills set covers the competencies required by persons working in an incident response team. This would not normally be their full time job, but a role they assume as required by the situation.
Competency is required to be achieved prior to undertaking this role - see units for details.
This is an industry defined skill set.
Pathway Information
These units of competency can provide credit towards Certificates II and III in PMA Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Licensing is not required at the time of writing, although these competencies may be required under a risk management plan.
Target Group
Individuals who, as part of their role, are part of an incident response team when the situation requires it.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from PMA Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package meet the minimum requirements for an incident team member.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC14 | MSMWHS205 | Control minor incidents | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AXO17 | MSMPER205 | Enter confined space | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXN80 | MSMWHS217 | Gas test atmospheres | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXN81 | MSMWHS216 | Operate breathing apparatus | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AXM22 | PMAWHS213 | Undertake fire control and emergency rescue | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AXN83 | MSMWHS212 | Undertake first response to fire incidents | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AXN84 | MSMWHS210 | Undertake first response to non-fire incidents | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AXN73 | PMAOMIR301 | Undertake initial rescue | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWC65 | MSMPER200 | Work in accordance with an issued permit | 20 | Unit of competency |
