Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 6:19 AM AWST
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Obtain incident intelligence
Obtain incident intelligence
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR401B
PUAFIR401B
State Code
WG139
WG139
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2013
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
20/03/2013
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit covers the competency required to acquire, record and communicate intelligence from an airborne, water or ground-based platform. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and plan for collection of intelligence
- 1.1 Briefing is obtained about mission in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.2 Data applicable to the proposed mission is collected from relevant personnel and agencies.
- 1.3 Intelligenceresource kit is prepared based on mission requirements.
- 1.4 Aircraft or vehicle is obtained and pilot or driver is briefed about the mission in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 1.5 Information about the mission is collated including potential or actual hazards and values at risk.
- 1.6 Mission planning is undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements utilising relevant data.
- 1.7 Safety briefing is obtained.
2. Collect and record information
- 2.1 Target locations are confirmed with applicable personnel and agencies.
- 2.2 Site and en route hazards are identified.
- 2.3 Incident intelligence information is identified and collected as tasked.
- 2.4 Information concerning the impact and status of selected incident strategies and tactics is collected.
- 2.5 Data collected is recorded and documented in accordance with organisational requirements.
3. Review information collected
- 3.1 Data collected is reviewed for currency and relevance to ongoing operational activities.
- 3.2 Data gaps are identified for further intelligence gathering.
- 3.3 Data is organised so as to be intelligible by its target audience.
4. Send and receive incident information
- 4.1 Information about target area is accurately communicated to relevant mission personnel in accordance with organisational requirements and in a clear, concise and timely manner.
- 4.2 Received information and instructions are acted upon in accordance with organisational procedures and relevant regulatory authority requirements.
5. Conclude mission
- 5.1 Mission data is recorded and documented in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 5.2 Mission debrief is conducted and relevant documentation is provided in accordance with organisational requirements.
- 5.3 Effectiveness of mission is evaluated.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Briefing may include:
information about additional aircraft/vehicles participating in mission including location
identification of relevant personnel
information about the mission including strategies and tactics
location of known hazards, restricted areas
reporting and recording requirements
role of organisation aircraft/vehicles in mission
selection of location
standard organisational briefing format
weather reports and forecasts
Relevant personnel and agencies may include:
Airservices Australia
aircraft operator
Bureau of Meteorology
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
incident management team personnel
information provided by the dispatching organisation
local government
persons with local knowledge
Intelligence resource kit may include:
aerial photographs
aviation and/or topographical maps
communications equipment
flight record sheets/spares/reporting forms
incident management kit
navigation equipment
personal effects
protractor
spare batteries
special hazard detection equipment
stationery supplies
weather reading equipment
writing equipment
Information about the mission may include:
impact on life, property and the environment
impact of strategies and tactics
location, nature, type and size of incident
location, suitability and adequacy of resources
potential risks and hazards
Potential or actual hazards may include:
aircraft, vehicle and other units
changing atmospheric conditions
dangerous goods or hazardous substances
effects of pollutants such as visibility and toxicity and water damage
erratic fire behaviour
fuel loads
malicious interference
overhead powerlines and towers
riverine and flash flooding
structural
topographical features
utility services
weather conditions, including changes to atmospheric condition
Mission planning may include:
calculating duration of mission
determining proposed and alternative routes
determining transport requirements
identifying hazards to personnel
identifying organisational requirements
incident size and location
location of known hazards
location of potential landing points/refuge points
logistical requirements
modes of communication
obtaining operational incident strategies and tactics
pilot or crew briefings
progress of suppression activities
resources on site
topographical features and impact on mission
Information about target area may include:
access and egress to target area
impact of implemented incident strategies and tactics
incident size and location
location of identified factors
potential hazards and safety of personnel
potential impact of environmental conditions
potential spread of affected area
progress of suppression activities
resource identification and tasking
resources on site
topographic and cadastral data
topographical features including slope and aspect and impact on mission
values and risks
vegetation
weather
Communicated may include:
email
face-to-face
geographical positioning system coordinates
maps and diagrams
telephone
written documents
Mission debrief may include:
critical incident stress debrief
mission analysis
performance evaluations
Briefing may include:
information about additional aircraft/vehicles participating in mission including location
identification of relevant personnel
information about the mission including strategies and tactics
location of known hazards, restricted areas
reporting and recording requirements
role of organisation aircraft/vehicles in mission
selection of location
standard organisational briefing format
weather reports and forecasts
Relevant personnel and agencies may include:
Airservices Australia
aircraft operator
Bureau of Meteorology
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
incident management team personnel
information provided by the dispatching organisation
local government
persons with local knowledge
Intelligence resource kit may include:
aerial photographs
aviation and/or topographical maps
communications equipment
flight record sheets/spares/reporting forms
incident management kit
navigation equipment
personal effects
protractor
spare batteries
special hazard detection equipment
stationery supplies
weather reading equipment
writing equipment
Information about the mission may include:
impact on life, property and the environment
impact of strategies and tactics
location, nature, type and size of incident
location, suitability and adequacy of resources
potential risks and hazards
Potential or actual hazards may include:
aircraft, vehicle and other units
changing atmospheric conditions
dangerous goods or hazardous substances
effects of pollutants such as visibility and toxicity and water damage
erratic fire behaviour
fuel loads
malicious interference
overhead powerlines and towers
riverine and flash flooding
structural
topographical features
utility services
weather conditions, including changes to atmospheric condition
Mission planning may include:
calculating duration of mission
determining proposed and alternative routes
determining transport requirements
identifying hazards to personnel
identifying organisational requirements
incident size and location
location of known hazards
location of potential landing points/refuge points
logistical requirements
modes of communication
obtaining operational incident strategies and tactics
pilot or crew briefings
progress of suppression activities
resources on site
topographical features and impact on mission
Information about target area may include:
access and egress to target area
impact of implemented incident strategies and tactics
incident size and location
location of identified factors
potential hazards and safety of personnel
potential impact of environmental conditions
potential spread of affected area
progress of suppression activities
resource identification and tasking
resources on site
topographic and cadastral data
topographical features including slope and aspect and impact on mission
values and risks
vegetation
weather
Communicated may include:
face-to-face
geographical positioning system coordinates
maps and diagrams
telephone
written documents
Mission debrief may include:
critical incident stress debrief
mission analysis
performance evaluations
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
take action promptly - report accidents and incidents within regulatory and organisational requirements
access information relevant for planning intelligence
obtain, record and provide intelligence concerning incident control and response
select, prioritise, review and report information for the Incident Management Team to support incident response
clearly and concisely report incident intelligence using both written and verbal modes (including radio reports).
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments showing evidence of application of relevant workplace and emergency procedures including:
codes of practice
hazard policy and procedures
using technology, resources, equipment and intelligence gathering techniques
guidelines relating to safe and effective use of equipment, resources and facilities
communication processes with personnel
safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in simulated environments followed by assessment by an accredited operator from an aircraft or vehicle.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
actual or simulated aircraft or ground fire detection and reconnaissance situations
equipment, personnel, facilities etc. appropriate to incident intelligence gathering.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
take action promptly - report accidents and incidents within regulatory and organisational requirements
access information relevant for planning intelligence
obtain, record and provide intelligence concerning incident control and response
select, prioritise, review and report information for the Incident Management Team to support incident response
clearly and concisely report incident intelligence using both written and verbal modes (including radio reports).
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments showing evidence of application of relevant workplace and emergency procedures including:
codes of practice
hazard policy and procedures
using technology, resources, equipment and intelligence gathering techniques
guidelines relating to safe and effective use of equipment, resources and facilities
communication processes with personnel
safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in simulated environments followed by assessment by an accredited operator from an aircraft or vehicle.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
actual or simulated aircraft or ground fire detection and reconnaissance situations
equipment, personnel, facilities etc. appropriate to incident intelligence gathering.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAY70 | PUAFIR401 | Obtain incident intelligence | Unit of competency |
