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Manages resources for police search and rescue operations

Manages resources for police search and rescue operations

Unit of competency
National Code
POLSAR002
State Code
AVN27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to liaise with stakeholders to acquire and manage resources required for search and rescue (SAR) operations.This unit applies to police staff involved in police search and rescue operations.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to resource acquisitions and financial delegations.Those undertaking this role may work autonomously and supervising teams while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing complex tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Initiate coordination
  • 1.1 Establish management function within a SAR coordination centre.
  • 1.2 Establish coordination structure appropriate to the nature and complexity of SAR operation.
  • 1.3 Integrate coordination structure with the control and command activities to meet the objectives of the SAR plan.
  • 1.4 Modify coordination structure in response to changes within the SAR operation.
  • 1.5 Establish communication lines with stakeholders to facilitate flow of information.
2. Manage resource requirements
  • 2.1 Identify resources to respond to SAR incident.
  • 2.2 Acquire resources to meet the requirements of SAR plan including personnel support activities.
  • 2.3 Assess financial requirements and associated authorisations to facilitate resource management.
  • 2.4 Supply resources to meet operational requirements within negotiated timeframes.
  • 2.5 Monitor allocation of resources to ensure operational effectiveness and to identify additional requirements.
  • 2.6 Assess resource requirements for protracted operations.
  • 2.7 Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate resupply and negotiation for ongoing resource requirements.
3. Conclude coordination activities
  • 3.1 Conduct an audit to ensure resources were acquired and supplied in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
  • 3.2 Return resources released from SAR operation to providers.
  • 3.3 Manage financial arrangements arising from SAR operations.
4. Review coordination
  • 4.1 Evaluate coordination effectiveness through debriefings and peer reviews.
  • 4.2 Review actions taken, procedures and policies to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • 4.3 Develop recommendations for continuous improvement purposes.
  • 4.4 Develop reports for accountability purposes.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO05 POLSAR014 Manage resources for police search and rescue operations Unit of competency