Scope

This module is about developing the relevant level of skills, knowledge and understanding to enable effective response to a wide range of incidents involving transport. It is suggested that this module includes a number of "sessions", each capable of being accessed/delivered as a stand alone section. These will include: Common hazards and risks within incidents involving transport The common range of equipment and resources used at incidents involving transport Specific hazards and risks within rail transport incidents Specific hazards and risks within aircraft/airport transport incidents Specific hazards and risks within motor transport incidents Specialist equipment/resources that is most often used at each of the transport incident types above Operational considerations and methods and techniques of resolving transport incidents PPE at transport incidents

Skill Objectives

Managing specific hazards and risks involved in transport incidents: Identify potential and actual hazards and risks associated with - a) rail incidents b) aircraft/airport c) motor d) waterways Demonstrate a range of methods of controlling and minimising risk to self and others in respect of specific transport incidents Demonstrate use and obtaining access to types of equipment and resources appropriate to specific transport incidents

Knowledge Objectives

Types of hazards and risks associated with transport incidents - rail, air, waterway, motor vehicle
Action and control measures associated with management of risk in transport incidents
Capabilities and limitations of types of equipment used at transport-related incidents
Capabilities and limitations of equipment specific to use at rail, air, waterway or motor vehicle
How to access additional resources to support response to incidents involving transport - limits of authority
Lines and methods of communication at the incident ground

Relevant National Occupational Standards

Relevant Personal Skills