LEARNING OUTCOMES

The assessment outcomes of the OIM Controlling Emergencies Competence Standard as specified in the Performance and Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding criteria of the Competence Unit:

Module 1 Controlling Emergencies

• Element 1.1 Maintain a State of Readiness
• Element 1.2 Assess Situation and Take Effective Action
• Element 1.3 Maintain Communications
• Element 1.4 Delegate Authority to Act
• Element 1.5 Manage Individual and Team Performance
• Element 1.6 Deal with Stress in Self and Others

Evaluation of candidates will be by continuous observation of their performance during their tenure(s) as an

OIM, based around a major incident chosen from each of the following Types:

• Type A - a major emergency that is readily controllable if managed appropriately.
• Type B - a major emergency which could escalate if not controlled.
• Type C - a major emergency that the EM is unable to control leading to a full evacuation of the facility.

A maximum of 4 attempts to achieve the successful assessment of the 3 emergency scenarios is permitted.

• The target group for the OIM Controlling Emergencies Competence Assessment are personnel who have been deemed ready by their employer to be formally assessed in the role of an OIM during an emergency situation.