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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (Evacuation Warden’s Training)
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE:116533
Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness and response.
Learner’s Objectives
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Candidates will learn about the different types of emergencies that may be encountered in the workplace
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Emergency preparedness and demonstrating response appropriate to the situation for example:
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Emergencies may include: Floods, Fires, Explosions, Seismic events, Power failures, Emission of gas, Sudden release of gases, Chemical incidents, and equipment failure
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Effects that these emergencies in the workplace may have on worker health and safety is described in accordance with specified requirements
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The purpose of warning, mandatory, statutory and informative signs is explained and is according to specified requirements.
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The importance of adhering to the symbolic signs is explained in terms of the consequences to health, safety and production.
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Explanation of immediate personal action to be taken, in the event of an emergency, is in accordance with specified requirements. Range:Personal action includes: withdrawal, warning of other workers, reporting, first aid treatment and donning of self – contained self – rescuer.
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Explanation of restricted and confined areas, travelling ways and escape routes is according to specified requirements.
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Demonstrations of actions to be taken during prescribed situations confirm understanding of specified requirements.
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FIRE CONTROL (LEGAL REQUIREMENT TRAINING)
This course focuses on the prevention and control of Fires.
Learner objectives
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Understand the common causes of fires and the chemistry of fire and the classification of fires.
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Understanding the types of extinguishing mediums and the techniques of preventing and fighting basics
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Demonstrate the ability of using the available equipment in fighting a fire (extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, foam-inline inductors)
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FIRST AID TRAINING – LEVEL 1
This course focuses on First Aid Techniques on most common ailments.
Learner’s Objective
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Principles of First Aid & Safety
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Artificial Respiration
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Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Choking
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Bandages, wounds and Bleeding
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Shock, Fainting and Unconsciousness
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Fractures
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Burns
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Head and Spinal Injuries
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FIRST AID TRAINING – LEVEL 2
This course covers all aspects covered in Level 1 and treatment of more serious injuries like……..
Learner’s Objectives
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Joint injuries and rescue carriers Chest injuries, chest pain and Paralysis
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Hand and Soft Tissue injuries Eye Injuries
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Multiple injury Management One and Two Adult Rescue (CPR)
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Pelvic and Abdominal Injuries Child and infant Resuscitation
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Environmental Illness and Injuries Burns
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FIRST AID TRAINING – LEVEL 3
This course covers all aspects covered in Level 2 and treatment of more serious injuries.
Learner’s Objectives
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Joint injuries and rescue carriers Chest injuries, chest pain and Paralysis
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Hand and Soft Tissue injuries Eye Injuries
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Multiple injury Management Heart attack, one and two Adult rescuer
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Emergency Child Birth Behavioural Emergencies
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Pelvic and Abdominal Injuries Child and infant Resuscitation
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Environmental Illness and Injuries
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Poisoning, Bites and Stings
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Emergency child birth
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Behavioural emergencies
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HIV & AIDS AWARENESS TRAINING
This course is at NQF Level 4.
Name of Unit Standard: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HIV/Aids
Course Contents:
Outcome 1: Explain Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the progress of the disease
Outcome 2: Explain mother to child transmission of HIV
Outcome 3: Explain Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) and their relationship to HIV and AIDS
Outcome 4: Explain the relationship of Tuberculosis (TB) to AIDS
Outcome 5: Investigate possible treatment options and programmes
Learning assumed to be in place: Recommended Communication Level 4
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