Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:40 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Apply decision making strategies in an oil spill response

Apply decision making strategies in an oil spill response

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOIL404
State Code
OAY16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to make strategic, planning and operational decisions in an oil spill response.The unit is applicable to personnel working in functional management roles within an incident management team who have the responsibility for ensuring the viability and success of a marine pollution, oil spill, response.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish context of spill
  • 1.1 Gather intelligence to determine size and impact of marine pollution situation
  • 1.2 Identify character and behaviour of the oil spill
  • 1.3 Consult and involve appropriate specialists or advisors in establishing the context of the oil spill
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm oil spill response objectives
  • 1.5 Provide accurate, timely and relevant communication about the oil spill to stakeholders
2 Consider response options fora decision
  • 2.1 Identify and review available response options to the oil spill
  • 2.2 Review strengths and weakness of options with appropriate specialists or advisors
  • 2.3 Determine risk areas and levels of risk in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/ Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
  • 2.4 Determine and select best response options based on critical factors
  • 2.5 Determine the scale of response to the oil spill
  • 2.6 Document decision making processes in response to the oil spill
3 Implement response
  • 3.1 Develop response plans for selected options, in accordance with organisational procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
  • 3.2 Develop an incident action plan
  • 3.3 Communicate proposed response actions to relevant personnel and stakeholders
  • 3.4 Monitor and review response actions and modify, as appropriate, in response to changing circumstances
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE480 PUAOIL401 Apply decision making strategies in an oil spill response Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD942 PUASS00077 Oil Spill Response Team Leader Skill set