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Lead a functional unit at an incident

Lead a functional unit at an incident

Unit of competency
National Code
PUATEA006
State Code
OAX46
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
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to lead a defined functional unit in supporting a function within an Incident Management Team. A function is a defined grouping of related tasks and activities addressing core responsibilities of the Incident Controller. The work of a function is performed under the direction of a Functional Officer who reports to the Incident Controller. Functions are further divided into defined units (a functional unit) under the leadership of a unit leader reporting to a functional officer.The unit of competency addresses the leadership, management and communication skills required to lead a functional unit in an operational environment. It includes establishing a functional unit, leading and managing a functional unit, communicating effectively within an incident environment and monitoring and reviewing a functional unit.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish functional unit
  • 1.1 Initial briefing, including information needed to lead the functional unit, is obtained from the Functional Officer and the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed
  • 1.2 Functional unit objectives and tasks are identified
  • 1.3 Functional unit structure is developed, and resources required to perform activities are determined and sought
  • 1.4 Safe work practices and health and welfare arrangements for work area are established and monitored
2 Lead and manage functional unit
  • 2.1 Functional unit tasks are delegated based on an understanding of personnel and their capability, meetings are held, and briefings are given
  • 2.2 Additional information, equipment and resources are obtained, as required
  • 2.3 Performance of unit personnel is monitored, and support provided, as required
  • 2.4 Progress towards completion of tasks and achievement of objectives is monitored and work is adjusted and reallocated, as required
  • 2.5 Reports are provided through the chain of command
  • 2.6 Document and record management systems are established and maintained in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.7 Log of activities and decisions is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.8 Injuries, accidents or near misses involving unit personnel are reported and critical incident support services for the unit are requested, in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Communicate effectivelywithin incident environment
  • 3.1 Information sources and users required to perform, and support unit activities are
  • 3.2 Communication is undertaken with information sources and users
  • 3.3 Information received is recorded, clarified, confirmed, interpreted and accurately communicated and/or reported
  • 3.4 Procedures are implemented and followed when using communications systems during incident
  • 3.5 Information flows between own unit and other units and functions is established and maintained to support shared situational awareness
4 Monitor and review functional unit
  • 4.1 Functional unit activities are monitored and reviewed to determine the ongoing need for retaining the unit in support of the incident management team
  • 4.2 Unit objectives and task requirements are monitored and reviewed to ensure ongoing relevance and timeliness as incident situation changes
  • 4.3 Functional unit is demobilised, in accordance with incident demobilisation plan
  • 4.4 Briefings and debriefings are conducted, as required
  • 4.5 Performance of functional unit is reviewed, and a report is provided, in accordance with organisational requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
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