DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS & PUBLIC SERVICES BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Uniformed Services Unit number

UNITS AND OUTCOMES COVERED FOR ASSESSMENT: Unit : 15 Responding to emergency service incidents

Upon completion of this unit you will knowledge, understanding and ability to demonstrate understanding of the following unit outcomes. 1. Know the use of incident grading and the importance of responding to emergency incidents safely in response vehicles. 2. Understand the roles and responsibilities of key services when attending the scene of an emergency response incident. 3. Understand the necessity for scene preservation and the service provisions of specialist units at emergency incidents. 4. Understand the health and safety considerations when attending the scene of an emergency response incident.

I confirm that the work that I am submitting is entirely my own, and I have not copied from any other student or source, unless referenced. Student Signature: Student Name and Group: Issue Date: Hand-in Date: Tutor Signature: Assessment IVd by: Date of IV:

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Activities You will need to attend lectures and lessons prepared by your course tutor, which will include: 1. Visiting speakers from uniformed public services. 2. Participation in practical activities including training with Derbyshire Emergency Service Teams 3. Group sessions which will include tutor input, group activities, sharing experiences and develop knowledge and understanding with your peers. 4. Individual tasks, self directed study and research in preparation sessions and the development of assessed work in a format of your choice. The formats could include podcasts, presentations, models, posters, plans, blogs, video or as agreed with your tutor. 5. Assessment for this unit is ongoing and will consist of verbal or written feedback, tutor observation, question and answer and observation of evidence provided within your choice of format of assessed assignment work, on both individual and group work. You are also encouraged to give peer support, assessment/feedback during practical sessions, blogs and VLE forum. 6. Ongoing tutorial support is available throughout the unit individual and or group, you may also receive or ask for support/questions via email or VLE forum.

The College VLE will be used as a platform for sharing ideas, reflections, materials, information and as a collection point for learning resources.

GRADING CRITERIA Achieved Yes/No Staff Comments including method and evidence of assessment and Student action for improvement

P1

P2

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Grading Criteria

Describe how emergency incidents are graded by a selected public service control room Identify the initial actions, roles and responsibilities of the key services when

Grading Criteria attending at the scene of an emergency Incident Describe the importance of responding safely to emergency incidents as an emergency response driver Describe the necessity for scene preservation and the service provisions of specialist units at emergency incidents as part of an incident Investigation Identify the statutory and voluntary agencies who may work together at the scene of a emergency incident Describe the health and safety measures, to be taken, to ensure personal safety and that of others when attending an emergency incident, with reference to the relevant health & safety legislation.

Achieved Yes/No

Staff Comments including method and evidence of assessment and Student action for improvement

P3

P4

P5

P6

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the M1 key services attending an emergency incident M2 Explain how scene prevention and the

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Grading Criteria service provision of specialist units contribute to an accident/incident investigation

Achieved Yes/No

Staff Comments including method and evidence of assessment and Student action for improvement

Explain the need for measures to be taken, to ensure personal safety and that of others when M3 attending an emergency incident, with reference to relevant health and safety legislation. Evaluate the interagency co-operation of the D1 emergency response services Evaluate the impact of health and safety D2 legislation/regulations on services responding to an emergency incident.

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