Public Service Incidents

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/506/3470
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about emergency incidents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe different types of emergency incident.
  • 1.2
    Outline the main causes of incidents to which the public services respond.
2

Know about public services response to incidents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline the key operational response public service personnel.
  • 2.2
    Outline different types of equipment that are used by public service personnel to respond to incidents.
  • 2.3
    Describe the different factors which influence the way in which public services respond to incidents and the effectiveness of their response.
3

Know about command and control systems used in the public services at incidents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe command and control systems used in the public services.
  • 3.2
    State how these systems enable different public services to work effectively tofether in response to incidents.
4

Be able to work as a team member in a public service incident scenario.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Maintain health and safety while responding to an incident scenario.
  • 4.2
    Follow commands from superiors.
  • 4.3
    Contribute own ideas appropriate to the scenario.
  • 4.4
    Assist team members in responding.
  • 4.5
    Demonstrate relevant skills, for example, communication and physical skills.