Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
21/07/2026 11:31 PM AWST

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Conduct briefings/debriefings

Conduct briefings/debriefings

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE004B
State Code
S7291
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
30
Description
This unit covers the competency to lead and manage a briefing or debriefing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the brief/debrief
  • 1.1 A briefing/debriefing is planned and prepared in accordance with organisation's policy and procedures
  • 1.2 Relevant personnel involved in the activity are identified and informed of debriefing requirements
  • 1.3 Briefing/debriefing meeting is scheduled as soon as possible following the incident
  • 1.4 An appropriate location for the brief/debrief is selected
  • 1.5 Appropriate incident information is collected
2. Conduct the brief/debrief
  • 2.1 Purpose and structure of the brief/debrief is outlined to incident personnel
  • 2.2 Discussion, analyses and evaluation by personnel of their anticipated or actual roles in the activity are encouraged
  • 2.3 Contributions from personnel during the brief/debrief are continually sought, encouraged and valued
  • 2.4 Review of the activity against the policies, practices and training of the organisation is undertaken to identify any discrepancies
  • 2.5 Brief/debrief is conducted in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures
3. Conclude the brief/debrief
  • 3.1 Contributions of personnel are acknowledged in a positive way
  • 3.2 Brief/debrief follow-up actions are identified and acted upon in a timely manner
  • 3.3 Brief/debrief findings are summarised and recorded if appropriate in a format suitable for subsequent action by the appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Reports are prepared for presentation to appropriate personnel as required
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.
Activities may include
Incidents
meetings
public safety campaigns
Briefing may take place
prior to undertaking operational activities
when significant changes are anticipated at an incident
prior to undertaking training
prior to undertaking workplace projects and other work related activities
at regular intervals
Debriefing may take place
when incident personnel have been relieved
immediately after the incident
when personnel return to their home base
a convenient time after the incident after a meeting/event
at shift change overs
Brief/debrief plan will include
purpose
subject matter
timing
location
participants
methodology
Brief/debrief checklist may include
incident background
fatalities
injuries
loss
damage
incident response
control and command
communications
supporting organisations
welfare
equipment and plant
first aid and medical
stress
resources committed to the incident
assessment of response strategies
strategies to improve response
adequacy of initial briefing
analysis of planning
analysis of performance against aims and objectives
Brief/debrief follow-up action may include
personnel informed of the outcomes of the debrief
action taken to address issues identified
Subsequent action may include
reporting to other organisations
review of procedures
Briefing/debriefing content and format may include
facilitator led
collaborative
problem based
descriptive illustrative
level of language used
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 policy and procedures
operational performance standards
organisational personnel practices and guidelines
organisational quality standards
Relevant personnel
human-operations personnel
volunteers
support personnel
local
state/territory and federal governments
Reports may be submitted to
organisation's management
steering committees
training division personnel
government agencies
Locations
will vary according to the timing of the brief/debrief which may be before, during or following an activity under non-operational or operational conditions
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 ability to communicate effectively with personnel and elicit and encourage contributions to the briefing/debriefing in a constructive and positive way

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
Evidence of competent performance by observing an individual conduct post activity briefings in a variety of actual and/or simulated operational contexts
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements

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
C3896 PUAOPE004A Conduct briefings/debriefings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D5503 PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings Unit of competency