Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake initial search and rescue actions

Undertake initial search and rescue actions

Unit of competency
National Code
POLSAR017
State Code
ODO03
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 conduct initial search and rescue (SAR) actions, including identifying search areas and conducting briefings when commencing a SAR operation.This unit applies to those working as police officers involved in police SAR and incident management operations.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 deployment, conducting briefings and debriefings and work health and safety (WHS).Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously and within teams while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would perform a range of complex tasks and demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts, either in the field or within police station/office environments.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan initial SAR actions
  • 1.1 Identify mission to prosecute SAR operation
  • 1.2 Assess resources required to facilitate SAR operation
  • 1.3 Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of SAR incident
  • 1.4 Facilitate sharing of information with stakeholders to progress SAR operation
2 Identify search area
  • 2.1 Identify last known position of the target to inform search area
  • 2.2 Define and calculate the initial search area using maps/charts to commence initial SAR operations
  • 2.3 Apply search planning models to the search area
  • 2.4 Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources
3 Conduct initial SAR activities
  • 3.1 Deploy resources to carry out initial actions
  • 3.2 Adapt response based on assessment and monitoring of SAR operation
  • 3.3 Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate SAR operation
  • 3.4 Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources
4 Conduct briefings
  • 4.1 Identify relevant stakeholders to inform of the incident
  • 4.2 Assess and collate information to develop briefings
  • 4.3 Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information
  • 4.4 Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of SAR operation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN17 POLSAR008 Undertake initial search and rescue actions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC2 POL58121 Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine / Land) Qualification