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Undertake post incident analysis

Undertake post incident analysis

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR612
State Code
OAY38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to manage or participate in the analysis of an incident after the event. The analysis should review all prior, actual and post-aspects of an incident (structure, mobile and wildfire). The unit focuses on developing and applying a systematic approach to a post-incident analysis across incidents. It is not intended to address post-incident analysis of operational activities. Application of this unit is relevant to fire investigators who conduct post-incident analysis of fire investigations.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Participate in post-incident analysis
  • 1.1 Roles and responsibilities of multi-organisational or agency and support personnel involved in post-incident analysis are determined and confirmed
  • 1.2 Cooperation with multi-organisational or agency personnel in the conduct of post-incident analysis is in accordance with organisational procedures and is consistent with designated roles and responsibilities
  • 1.3 Information for post-incident analysis from multi-organisational or agency personnel is identified and sought
  • 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed
2 Facilitate initial assessment of incident
  • 2.1 Integrity of incident site is established and maintained in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements to ensure objectivity of information collected
  • 2.2 Statutory and legal obligations are identified and followed
  • 2.3 Factors affecting the complexity of the investigation are determined and assessed
  • 2.4 Stakeholders are notified in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Participate in investigation processes
  • 3.1 Organisational policies and procedures for scene investigation are implemented
  • 3.2 Scope of investigation is determined in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Stakeholder involvement is facilitated throughout investigation processes
  • 3.4 Barriers impacting on post-incident analysis are identified and addressed in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.5 Action plans and timelines are developed and implemented
  • 3.6 Liaison with members of analysis team is undertaken in accordance with organisational procedures
4 Collect data for analysis
  • 4.1 Information and data, including historical, are identified and accessed
  • 4.2 Physical, visual and electronic data is collected for use in post-incident analysis
  • 4.3 Interviews are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Information and data gathered by others is analysed
  • 4.5 Documented evidence is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures
5 Analyse collected data
  • 5.1 Method for analysis is identified and confirmed in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Data is analysed in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 5.3 Timeline of events is constructed from analysis, where possible
  • 5.4 Conditions and circumstances contributing to the incident and resulting escalation are identified
  • 5.5 Relationship between human behaviour and incident is assessed
  • 5.6 Impact of the application of building codes is evaluated
  • 5.7 Likelihood of reoccurrence with high consequence is assessed and actioned for follow-up
6 Compile post-incident analysis report
  • 6.1 Results of analysis and recommendations are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 6.2 Information and data are disseminated to key personnel and stakeholders, as appropriate
  • 6.3 Data dissemination processes are reviewed and evaluated in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG164 PUAFIR612A Undertake post-incident analysis Unit of competency