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Search as a member of an air search team

Search as a member of an air search team

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAAMS002
State Code
OAZ80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct air search observation duties during an air search operation in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.The unit is applicable to members of air search and rescue teams working in the air. Team members and crews may be members of a range of government or non-government organisations and/or agencies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for search operations
  • 1.1 Operational briefing is obtained from relevant search and rescue authority
  • 1.2 Aircraft is configured and loaded, in accordance with requirements and pilot in command instructions
  • 1.3 Involvement in briefings is undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Incident information is used to determine personal equipment needed for search operation
2 Conduct search operations
  • 2.1 Scanning distance is identified
  • 2.2 Search briefing is reviewed en route to task area
  • 2.3 Impediments to effective observation techniques are identified and appropriate adjustments are made
  • 2.4 Observation technique is applied to ensure effective scanning of identified area of interest
  • 2.5 Search equipment is operated to maximise sighting and identification effectiveness
3 Investigate sightings
  • 3.1 Sightings are reported and maintained
  • 3.2 Sightings are investigated
  • 3.3 Sightings are logged and communicated to relevant search and rescue authority
4 Communicate outcome search
  • 4.1 Emergency signals from target are identified and recognised
  • 4.2 Communications are logged and reported to relevant search and rescue authority
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN13 PUAAMS002B Search as a member of an air search team Unit of competency