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Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident

Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE017
State Code
OAX99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to bring together organisations and other resources to support an incident. It includes the systematic acquisition and application of organisational, human and equipment resources at an incident.Incidents that require such resource coordination are typically complex incidents. These incidents will usually involve delegation of all functions.The unit is applicable to personnel who perform the role of coordination at a complex incident. The authorisation to perform this role is subject to state, territory and Commonwealth emergency management arrangements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Commence coordinationof resources
  • 1.1 Coordination arrangements are invoked, in accordance with agreed authority and/or responsibility
  • 1.2 Coordination is established within an Incident Control Centre or facility, in accordance with state, territory and Commonwealth arrangements
  • 1.3 Coordination arrangements are communicated to authorities and/or organisations pertinent to the type of incident
2 Establish and maintain coordination network
  • 2.1 Coordination network and structure is established appropriate to the nature and complexity of the incident
  • 2.2 Coordination network is integrated with the control and command activities to meet the objectives of the plan using communications processes and systems, as required
  • 2.3 Coordination network is expanded, contracted or modified in response to changes within the incident environment
3 Manageresource requirements forincident
  • 3.1 Resources are identified through the coordination network, external providers and/or authorities which may be appropriate to incident requirements including any sources of information and documents required
  • 3.2 Resources are acquired to meet the requirements of the incident plan including personnel support activities
  • 3.3 Estimated cost of resources is identified and monitored
  • 3.4 Resources are supplied to meet operational requirements within negotiated timeframes
  • 3.5 Allocation of resources is monitored and evaluated to ensure resources are fit for purpose
4 Conclude coordination activities
  • 4.1 Review is undertaken to ensure resources are acquired and supplied in a cost effective and efficient manner
  • 4.2 Resources released from the incident are returned, in accordance with organisational procedures
5 Review coordination
  • 5.1 Debriefings are conducted to evaluate coordination effectiveness
  • 5.2 Reports are produced and are communicated or disseminated, in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
D5505 PUAOPE017A Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident Unit of competency