BPG: Orange Card Endorsement v2

New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue

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Best Practice Guideline Orange Cards & Endorsements

December 2004 Training & Standards Working Group

In association with

Version 1.2

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New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue Best Practice Guideline: Orange Cards & Endorsements

Contents

CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 3 ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 3 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Responder Card......................................................................................................................................... 3 Task Force Card........................................................................................................................................ 4

ENDORSEMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 4 APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................................... 5

APPLICATION FORM....................................................................................................................................... 5 Postal Address ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Email Address............................................................................................................................................ 5

PROOF OF COMPLETION ................................................................................................................................. 5 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS ................................................................................................................................ 5 ROLE OF FRSITO .......................................................................................................................................... 5

ENDORSEMENTS.......................................................................................................................................... 6 K9 BASIC ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 K9 ADVANCED........................................................................................................................................... 6 ROPE ACCESS............................................................................................................................................. 6 ROPE TECH ................................................................................................................................................. 6 ROPE SPEC .................................................................................................................................................. 6 RT LEADER ................................................................................................................................................. 6 RT MEDIC .................................................................................................................................................... 6 CAT2 TECH.................................................................................................................................................. 7 CS BASIC ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 CS TECH....................................................................................................................................................... 7 ENGINEER 1 ................................................................................................................................................ 7 ENGINEER 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 8

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE ......................................................................................................... 9 AUTHORISED TASK FORCE CARD COORDINATORS..................................................................................... 10

USAR RESPONDER CARD APPLICATION FORM.............................................................................. 11

USAR TASK FORCE CARD APPLICATION FORM............................................................................. 12 © 2004

National USAR Training & Standards Working Group C/- Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

PO Box 5010 Wellington

New Zealand

In association with

Fire & Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation PO Box 11988

Wellington New Zealand

Phone (04) 801-9469 Email [email protected]

Website www.frsito.org.nz

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Introduction Abbreviations CIMS Coordinated Incident Management System FRSITO Fire & Rescue Services Industry Training Organisation RCC Recognition of Current Competency USAR Urban Search & Rescue Purpose This guideline has been developed to establish criteria for the endorsements of USAR Responder and Technician Orange Cards and for use by the FRSITO in the administration of Orange Card applications. Background The USAR Orange Cards provide a multi agency incident ground competency certification for the following categories:

CAT-1R Responder Card TF Task Force Card

Both cards can have a range of common endorsements indicating the holder’s additional expertise. Responder Card The Responder Card is available to any person who meets the below general requirements. The Responder Card requires achievement of the following unit standards: General requirements

6400, 6401 & 6402 Comprehensive First Aid* • • • •

17279 Introduction to CIMS 10618 or 7318 General Rescue 18516 USAR Awareness (CAT-1A)

* An exemption for 6400, 6401 and 6402 is given for those who provide proof of achieving unit standard 14471 provide extended first aid. Attendance certificates are not deemed proof of achievement/competency.

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New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue Best Practice Guideline: Orange Cards & Endorsements Task Force Card The Task Force card is restricted to operational members of a New Zealand USAR Task Force as recognised by the National USAR Steering Committee. The Task Force Card is available for all Task Force members including managers, technicians, support personnel, and specialists. All Task Force Cards must be ordered in accordance with the Task Force Card Order Procedure, applications outside this process will not be authorised or entertained. General requirements

6400, 6401, 6402 Comprehensive first aid * • • •

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17279 Introduction to CIMS 18516 USAR Awareness (CAT-1A)

* An exemption for 6400, 6401 and 6402 is given for those who provide proof of achieving unit standard 14471 provide extended first aid. Endorsements Upon the completion of the either Responder or Task Force Card requirements the following endorsements are available upon meeting respective criteria.

K9 Basic K9 Advanced Rope Responder Rope Technician Rope Specialist Response Team Leader Response Team Medic Task Force Technician Confined Space Responder Confined Space Technician USAR Engineer Level 1 USAR Engineer Level 2

Endorsements are developed as part of specialist strands within the National Certificate in Urban Search & Rescue or under other Industry or National Qualifications. Further specialist strands will be developed in the future, providing further endorsements being available. Unit standard descriptors are available from www.nzqa.govt.nz.

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Application Application Form Applications are made to FRSITO on the official application form and sent to: Postal Address FRSITO PO Box 11988 Wellington Email Address [email protected] Proof of completion Where a unit standard is required, the achievement of the unit must be recorded on the applicants NZQA record of learning. Engineering endorsements require a copy of the IPENZ/USAR certificate to accompany the application. Records of Learning are available online from www.nzqa.govt.nz or by contacting NZQA on telephone (04) 802-3000. Provider or ITO result forms are no longer sufficient, nor are course certificates stating unit standard completion. Digital Photographs A digital photograph shall be supplied with each application or renewal, as the photograph is not kept on file after processing. The supplied file shall meet specifications in the USAR Orange Card terms and conditions, otherwise the application may be refused or a fee charged for editing or scanning. Role of FRSITO FRSITO is the industry training organisation for the fire and rescue industry and administers the database for, and issue of USAR orange cards. For further information visit www.frsito.org.nz

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Endorsements The following establishes criteria for currently available endorsements. K9 BASIC Full Title: Canine Search Specialist – Basic Criteria: 19659 Train a dog for urban search and rescue incidents K9 ADVANCED Full Title: Canine Search Specialist – Advanced Criteria: 19658 Train a dog to locate multiple victims at urban search and rescue incidents. ROPE ACCESS Full Title: Rope Rescue Responder (Tier 2) Criteria: 20537 Provide initial response at rope rescue incidents. ROPE TECH Full Title: Rope Rescue Technician (Tier 3) Criteria: 20538 Perform descender based rope rescue ROPE SPEC Full Title: Rope Rescue Specialist (Tier 4) Criteria: 20539 Perform specialist rope rescue

RT LEADER Full Title: Response Leader Criteria: 17280 Apply the coordinated incident management system 16803 Coordinate emergency response activities 16808 Coordinate emergency response teams RT MEDIC Full Title: Response Medic Criteria: 14470 Provide enhanced life support

14471 Provide extended first aid 14772 Carry out shock advisory defibrillation 14473 Move and position patients in preparation for transport 7319 Manage a casualty sorting area within a civil defence environment

Those holding higher qualifications should seek RCC from an accredited provider.

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New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue Best Practice Guideline: Orange Cards & Endorsements CAT2 TECH Full Title: Task Force Technician (CAT2) Criteria: 20540 Undertake structural collapse rescue as part of an urban search and rescue

operation. 10618 or 7318 Rescue casualties using (civil defence) rescue techniques. CS BASIC Full Title: Confined Space Responder Criteria: 17599 Plan a confined space entry 18426 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space. CS TECH Full Title: Confined Space Technician Criteria: 17599 Plan a confined space entry 18426 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space. 3272 Wear breathing apparatus in general emergencies

And either: 3058 Perform gas testing in chemical and energy environments or 14562 perform specialist rescues in confined space ENGINEER 1 Full Title: USAR Engineer Level 1 Criteria: Provide copy of USAR/IPEENZ USAR Engineer Level 1 Certificate Verification can be sought from [email protected]

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New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue Best Practice Guideline: Orange Cards & Endorsements ENGINEER 2 Full Title: USAR Engineer Level 2 Criteria: Provide copy of USAR/IPEENZ USAR Engineer Level 2 Certificate Verification can be sought from [email protected]

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Terms and Conditions of use

1. Any misuse of an USAR Orange Card will be brought to the attention of the USAR Training Standards Working Group for appropriate action to be taken. Misuse may result in the card being recalled.

2. Applicants wishing to change or add to the endorsements listed on their card will have to

make a new application, providing evidence of new endorsements, and pay another $15.00 application fee (incl. GST).

3. Applicants seeking additional or replacement cards must submit a new application with the

standard application fee.

4. Task Force Orange cards must be ordered by and supplied only to those listed in the Authorised Task Force Card Coordinators list.

5. The USAR Orange Card does not confer any statutory powers, nor considered proof of

identification under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002.

6. FRSITO have the right to refuse applications that are not completed correctly or have photographs not meeting the following specifications:

a. File supplied on CD, 3.5” disk or by email ([email protected]) b. High resolution – 300 dpi c. Greyscale d. TIF format e. 27mm x 27mm f. Plain background (no work area etc). g. Printed pictures no longer accepted. h. File name saved as [last name]_[first name] example: smith_john.jpg

7. Personal details supplied are kept on the FRSITO database and the following organisations have access to these details for the purpose of monitoring capability developing and learner achievement, verifying certification and to assist operational activities.

a. New Zealand Qualifications Authority b. Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management c. New Zealand Fire Service d. Tertiary Education Commission e. National USAR Steering Committee (and Working Groups).

8. Task Force cards remain the property of the New Zealand Fire Service and must be

returned upon demand to Task Force Management.

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New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue Best Practice Guideline: Orange Cards & Endorsements Authorised Task Force Card Coordinators Task Force Orange Cards must be ordered and supplied only to: Bernie Rush, USAR National Support Team Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management PO Box 5010 Wellington Jim Stuart-Black, National Manager Special Operations New Zealand Fire Service – National HQ PO Box 2133 Wellington Graeme Mills, USAR Task Force 1 Leader New Zealand Fire Service PO Box 688 Palmerston North Artie Lind, USAR Task Force 2 Leader New Zealand Fire Service PO Box 683 Timaru Roy Breeze, USAR Task Force 3 Leader New Zealand Fire Service PO Box 68-444 Auckland All orders must be on an official order form. No other person may request Task Force Cards.

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USAR Responder Card Application Form

Personal Details Name DOB

Address Phone (Day Time)

Phone (Evening)

Phone (Mobile)

Order Number (if applicable) NZQA NSI/ID

Team/Affiliation Details Team/Brigade/Unit Name

Registered Response Team Number (if applicable) i.e. NZ-RT7

Fire Service

Rural Fire

Red Cross

Search Dog Unit

Private organisation

Civil Defence

Industrial response

NZLSAR

Ambulance

Agency

Type

NZ Defence Force

Police

Govt. Dept.

Coastguard

Other (Specify)

Endorsements: All Responder cards require 6400-2 (or 14471), 10618/7318, 18516, and 17279. Endorsement Criteria Endorsement Criteria K9 Basic 19659 Task Force Technician 20540

K9 Advanced 19658 Con-Space Responder 17599, 18426

Rope Access 20537 Con-Space Technician 17599, 18426, 14562, 3272

Rope Technician 20538 Engineer Level 1 IPENZ USAR Level 1 Cert

Rope Specialist 20539 Engineer Level 2 IPENZ USAR Level 2 Cert

Response Leader 17280, 16803, 16808

Response Medic 14470, 14471, 14472, 14473, 7319.

Agreement I agree to the terms and conditions as laid out in the USAR Best Practice Guideline: Orange Cards & Endorsements and I have attached a copy of my NZQA Record of Learning (ROL) to confirm I have achieved the unit standards required for this application. _____________________________ __________________ Applicants signature Date Attach: $15 Payment (Cheque made out to FRSITO or Order Number), photo file & NZQA ROL.

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Send to: FRSITO, PO Box 11988, Wellington.


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USAR Task Force Card Application Form

Personal Details Name DOB

Address Phone (Day Time)

Phone (Evening)

Phone (Mobile)

NZQA NSI/ID

Order Number (if applicable) Team Name

Task Force 1 / 2 / 3

Agency Type

USAR Task Force

Endorsements: All Task Force cards require 6400-2 (or 14471), 18516, and 17279. Endorsement Criteria Endorsement Criteria K9 Basic 19659 Task Force Technician 20540 and either 7318 or

10618 K9 Advanced 19658 Con-Space Responder 17599, 18426

Rope Access 20537 Con-Space Technician 17599, 18426, 14562, 3272

Rope Technician 20538 Engineer Level 1 IPENZ USAR Level 1 Cert

Rope Specialist 20539 Engineer Level 2 IPENZ USAR Level 2 Cert

Response Leader 17280, 16803, 16808

Response Medic 14470, 14471, 14472, 14473, 7319.

Agreement I agree to the terms and conditions as laid out in the USAR Best Practice Guideline: Orange Cards & Endorsements and I have attached a copy of my NZQA record of learning to confirm I have achieved the unit standards required for this application. _____________________________ __________________ Applicants signature Date Authorisation As an Authorised Task Force Card Coordinator, I authorise the above TF Card to be issued. _____________________________ __________________ Authorised TF Card Coordinator Date Attach: $15 Payment (Cheque made out to FRSITO or Order Number), photo file & NZQA ROL. Send to: FRSITO, PO Box 11988, Wellington.

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