Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Operational information may include:
access and egress routes
estimated duration of emergency
location of incidents
location, magnitude and type of event
nature and extent of damage
number and nature of casualties
other organisations working
potential hazards
resources available
weather forecast
Hazards may include:
adverse weather
closed access routes
convergence
hazardous materials
industrial sites
limited access to resources
protracted response operations
utilities
Operational plans may include:
local
municipal
regional
state/territory or national plans
Allocating tasks:
will be guided by organisational policies and assessments of tasks
will be allocated based on resources available, response team competency and authority to act
Rosters include:
any organisational requirements and will meet the welfare and efficiency needs of personnel, including adequate rest and meal breaks and appropriate shift times
Communications and information management systems may include:
computers
couriers
internet or intranet links
filing systems
mobile/satellite phones
paging
runners
secondary communications nets for example HF, VHF, UHF radio systems
Operational reports may include:
briefing and debrief reports
organisational reports
reports required for coronial or other legal proceedings

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
manage operations efficiently and effectively
make decisions based on sound problem solving techniques
forecast resource requirements
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated managing an established centre and an improvised centre on-the-job or through simulated exercises which reflect actual workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed using exercises or scenarios or actual incidents, where appropriate, as a manager of an operation where at least four operational teams are deployed, acting under limited supervision, and with wide discretion to act, in complex situations applying significant depth of knowledge and with responsibility for outcomes.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
incidents, scenarios, exercises, simulations, or series of tasks
established operations centre or resources to construct an improvised operations centre
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions