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Manage and evaluate search and rescue exercises

Manage and evaluate search and rescue exercises

Unit of competency
National Code
POLSAR013
State Code
ODO09
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/10/2021
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
25/10/2021
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, plan, manage and evaluate search and rescue (SAR) exercises, including communicating and consulting with stakeholders.This unit applies to police officers involved in police SAR exercises. This unit applies to SAR exercises at a local level.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to resource acquisitions and exercise authorisations.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously and supervise teams while reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability while performing sophisticated tasks across a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Design SAR exercise
  • 1.1 Determine the purpose of SAR exercise in consultation with stakeholders and based on analysis of training needs
  • 1.2 Develop exercise plan with identified objectives and components of the exercise program in consultation with stakeholders
  • 1.3 Identify stakeholders required to facilitate SAR exercise
  • 1.4 Evaluate feasibility of exercise plan in accordance with resource availability
  • 1.5 Conduct a risk assessment to identify risk and safety factors
  • 1.6 Determine the exercise style and activities based on the risk assessment and SAR objectives
2 Plan resource allocation
  • 2.1 Identify resources to support the SAR exercise
  • 2.2 Obtain required authorisations to utilise resources in accordance with the exercise plan
  • 2.3 Negotiate availability and timeframes for use of resources with stakeholders
3 Manage police SAR exercise activities
  • 3.1 Communicate with personnel involved in the exercise to facilitate flow of information
  • 3.2 Prepare exercise site in accordance with the exercise plan
  • 3.3 Deliver briefings to stakeholders reflecting SAR objectives and activities
  • 3.4 Confirm and manage logistics requirements required to undertake exercise activities
  • 3.5 Manage risk throughout the police SAR exercise
4 Evaluate outcomes against SAR exercise objectives
  • 4.1 Conduct post-exercise debriefings to gather feedback
  • 4.2 Collate exercise feedback for recording purposes
  • 4.3 Analyse exercise feedback to identify issues
  • 4.4 Develop an exercise report including recommendations for review and continuous improvement purposes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN24 POLSAR001 Manage and evaluate search and rescue exercises Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC5 POL60421 Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management Qualification