Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:40 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Manage a multi team response

Manage a multi team response

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE005B
State Code
D3779
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the competency to manage a multi team response to incidents which may be time critical and/or potentially threatening to life, property or the environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct an assessment of incident
  • 1.1 A risk assessment of all factors impacting upon the response is conducted
  • 1.2 An initial assessment of resources required is conducted
  • 1.3 Resources required to deal with the incident are identified
  • 1.4 Constraints which may impede the response are identified
  • 1.5 Initial response options are identified and assessed
2. Establish control and command
  • 2.1 Control is assumed in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Communication systems are activated in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Reporting processes are activated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to provide continuous monitoring and evaluation of incident
  • 2.4 Command and control facilities are established
3. Develop operational plan
  • 3.1 Operational plan is developed and adjusted if required in accordance with response requirements and operational guidelines
  • 3.2 Response strategies are identified
  • 3.3 Tactics to effectively manage the incident are identified in accordance with the operational plan
  • 3.4 Tasks are determined and prioritised
4. Implement operational plan
  • 4.1 Operational plan is communicated to teams in accordance with the organisation's guidelines
  • 4.2 Resources are deployed to ensure that the operational plan is implemented in accordance with organisation guidelines
  • 4.3 Operations are conducted and monitored in accordance with the operational plan
  • 4.4 Operational reports are issued in accordance with policy and procedures
  • 4.5 Operations are modified as required by the situation
  • 4.6 Resources are requested, acquired and deployed
5. Manage post incident operations
  • 5.1 Resources are accounted for and demobilised in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 5.2 Post operational documentation is completed to organisational requirements
  • 5.3 Post incident recovery is initiated in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures
  • 5.4 Effectiveness of operations is evaluated and documented
  • 5.5 Debriefing conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines
  • 5.6 Recommendations are made for changes in policies and procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Initial response options will be determined by
the availability of resources and estimated outcome
organisational guidelines
regulatory authorities
legislative requirements
Risks to life and property may include
fire
flood
hazardous materials
landslip
severe storm
biological agents
fauna rescue
Transport may include
on road
off road
aviation
maritime
rail
Command facility may include
field facility such as an existing airfield helipads or established operations centre
En route hazards may include
traffic
prevailing weather
road conditions
terrain
debris
plumes
animals
atmospheric hazards
tidal conditions
restricted areas
wires/masts/aerials
other aircraft
interference communications
Hazardous conditions may include
adverse weather
after dark operations
difficult terrain
dangerous goods and substances
time pressure
visibility
Incident assessment may include
type of incident
risk to life
property and environment
hazards
capability of assigned personnel
adequacy of allocated equipment
information gathered from existing plans/databases
forecasts
meteorological profiles
Communications systems may include
radio
telephone
computer
facsimile
pager
mobile data terminal
satellite
signalling
signage
warnings
Incidents may include
life threatening situations
protection of property and the environment
Constraints may include
legislative
resources
time
prevailing weather
restrictions on duration of work or the conditions under which personnel may be employed
constraints on road closure
redirection of water course
military areas
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sacred sites
other areas of environmental and cultural significance
seasonal factors
wilderness areas
hazardous areas
other areas requiring permission and/or authorisation to enter
existing emergency management plans
financial
Documentation and reporting requirements may include
input to debriefs
completion of logs
sitreps
journal records
assessment of safety procedures utilised
financial statements
post-operational report
Resources may include
human -
operations personnel
volunteers
support personnel
local, federal and state/territory governments
physical - equipment
machinery
vehicles
technology devices
communication devices
equipment characteristics
support services
amenities
parking
safety equipment
aircraft
personnel
specialised personnel such as aviation authorities
equipment
material
Command facility establishment procedures and principles may include
proximity to incident
size and type of structure
special incident requirements
communication modes
topography
environment
climatic conditions
logistical operations
site access and exit requirements
security arrangements
Monitoring of operations may include
progress against plan
welfare of personnel
utilisation of resources and potential of incident
Organisational policy, procedures, requirements and guidelines may vary between sectors and organisations and may include
legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response
legislation relevant to the organisation
operational
corporate and strategic plans
operational procedures
operational performance standards
organisational personnel practices and guidelines
organisational quality standards
Civil Aviation Orders
search and rescue time
procedures/action
Operational plan may include
aims and objectives of the response/incident/operation
possible strategies to achieve objectives
possible tactics to implement strategies
resources required including their availability
limitations
contingencies and alternatives
monitoring and evaluative procedures
reporting requirements
pre-plans
flight plans
consideration or aircraft type
performance and suitability
Operational plan may include
document (formal or informal)
part of an overall plan
cover one or more place
area or region
EVIDENCE GUIDE



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in assessment of incident both functionally and strategically; development of a plan and implementation of response in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures.
Strategic reaction to changes within the emergency environment

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment
Specific resources for assessment
Resources should involve access to, or simulation of, emergency situations in a multi-team response environment.
This includes resources relating to: equipment, personnel, facilities etc appropriate to the emergency situation and within the bounds of responsibility as designated within the requirements of control

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3897 PUAOPE005A Manage a multi team response Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D5504 PUAOPE016A Manage a multi-team sector Unit of competency