| 1 | Be able to make an initial response to out of course situations | 1.1 | Select enough information to make a first response |
| 1.2 | Implement the relevant procedures to ensure the site is safe |
| 1.3 | Communicate effectively and in line with organisational procedures with the relevant people |
| 1.4 | Implement the organisational procedures relating to ‘for cause’ drug and alcohol screening and ensure that it is complied with |
| 1.5 | Take necessary action in order to reduce any risk |
| 1.6 | Take action to comply with legal requirements for preserving evidence in line with organisational procedures |
| 1.7 | Communicate information relating to the accident or incident to the relevant people |
| 1.8 | Complete necessary documentation accurately, clearly and to time in line with organisational procedure |
| 2 | Understand how to make an initial response to out of course situations | 2.1 | Explain organisational procedures relating to managing accidents and incidents |
| 2.2 | Explain the relevant procedures to ensure that the site is safe |
| 2.3 | Explain organisational procedures relating to staff welfare |
| 2.4 | Explain organisational procedures relating to ‘for cause’ drug and alcohol screening |
| 2.5 | Explain the relevant techniques for preserving evidence |
| 3 | Be able to gather and present evidence of an accident or incident | 3.1 | Investigate the nature and level of the accident or incident accessing relevant sources of information |
| 3.2 | Interview relevant people involved in line with organisational procedures |
| 3.3 | Obtain reports from relevant people involved |
| 3.4 | Contact and maintain effective communications with the relevant people |
| 3.5 | Seek clarification of the situation where evidence is inconsistent |
| 3.6 | Promptly take the appropriate action where an immediate risk has been identified |
| 3.7 | Communicate clearly and effectively with the relevant people where a technical examination is required |
| 3.8 | Present evidence clearly and accurately to the relevant people ensuring it is within timescales in line with organisational procedures |
| 4 | Understand how to gather and present evidence of an accident or incident | 4.1 | Explain organisational procedures for accident and incident reporting |
| 4.2 | Explain organisational procedures for investigating accidents and incidents |
| 4.3 | Explain what resources are available to provide technical examinations |
| 5 | Be able to establish the cause of out of course situations | 5.1 | Investigate and analyse all available evidence |
| 5.2 | Accurately record and progress the outcomes of the investigation in line with organisational procedures |
| 5.3 | Summarise the information collected from the investigation undertaken of the out of course situation and communicate the report to the relevant person |
| 5.4 | Accurately and clearly complete all the necessary documents in line with the organisation’s procedures relating to the out of course situation |
| 6 | Know how to establish the cause of out or course situations | 6.1 | Analyse the essential data and draw conclusions on the cause on the out of course situation |