Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Review USAR task force plans implemented at an incident
Review USAR task force plans implemented at an incident
Unit of competency
National Code
PUASAR037
PUASAR037
State Code
WE601
WE601
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/11/2012
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
28/11/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the competency required to review the implementation of urban search and rescue (USAR) task force plans and to assess their effectiveness in achieving the incident objective and the needs of a USAR task force. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm arrangements for conducting a post-operations review of USAR incident
- 1.1 Roles and responsibilities of USAR task force involved in review of task force plans and operations are determined.
- 1.2 Cooperation with other agency personnel in the conduct of the post-operations review is consistent with designated roles and responsibilities.
- 1.3 Information required for post-operations review is identified, sought and received.
2. Perform post-operations review of USAR task force plans
- 2.1 USAR operations portion of Incident Action Plan (IAP) and other plans developed to support USAR task force are reviewed.
- 2.2 Information is conveyed to operational personnel and is recorded promptly and accurately, in accordance with organisational requirements.
3. Assist in the recovery of affected communities
- 2.3 Requirement for post operational support to the affected community is confirmed through ongoing deployment.
- 2.4 Data set collected during incident is provided to appropriate authorities to support recovery arrangements.
- 2.5 Consideration is given to the donation of cache equipment to the affected community, where appropriate.
4. Review demobilisation
- 3.1 Demobilisation process is reviewed against the objectives of the demobilisation plan.
- 3.2 Effectiveness of the demobilisation plan is assessed.
5. Complete required post incident reports
- 4.1 Information and reports are provided to agency and other organisations as required.
- 4.2 Operational information from the incident is collected to provide a basis for performance reporting.
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.
Plans may include:
communications
demobilisation
evacuation
media
redeployment
safety
welfare
Other agency personnel may include:
defence forces
embassies and consulates
foreign affairs agency
national emergency management agencies
non-government organisations
public safety agencies
United Nations
Post-operations review may include:
identification of lessons learned
in field operations review
post-mission report
preparation and distribution of a report
review of all plans
task force team management functional analysis
Incident Action Plan may include:
accommodation and welfare arrangements
communications plan
incident objectives
information on alternative strategies
information plan for dissemination of information to all stakeholders
information regarding the necessary logistical arrangements
management arrangements, including establishment of sectors and divisions
management structure if established
maps or site plans of the incident
medical plan and consideration of workplace health and safety issues
resources to be allocated to each division and sector
statement of current situation and predictions of the incident’s likely development (including key risk exposures)
strategies to achieve defined incident objectives
structural chart depicting the personnel in the incident management arrangements, including establishment of divisions and sectors
timings of meetings and changeovers
traffic management
Demobilisation process is reviewed may include:
coordinate its withdrawal with the OSOCC
provide completed Mission Summary Report to appropriate authority after deployment
report its mission has ended to the appropriate authority
Plans may include:
communications
demobilisation
evacuation
media
redeployment
safety
welfare
Other agency personnel may include:
defence forces
embassies and consulates
foreign affairs agency
national emergency management agencies
non-government organisations
public safety agencies
United Nations
Post-operations review may include:
identification of lessons learned
in field operations review
post-mission report
preparation and distribution of a report
review of all plans
task force team management functional analysis
Incident Action Plan may include:
accommodation and welfare arrangements
communications plan
incident objectives
information on alternative strategies
information plan for dissemination of information to all stakeholders
information regarding the necessary logistical arrangements
management arrangements, including establishment of sectors and divisions
management structure if established
maps or site plans of the incident
medical plan and consideration of workplace health and safety issues
resources to be allocated to each division and sector
statement of current situation and predictions of the incident’s likely development (including key risk exposures)
strategies to achieve defined incident objectives
structural chart depicting the personnel in the incident management arrangements, including establishment of divisions and sectors
timings of meetings and changeovers
traffic management
Demobilisation process is reviewed may include:
coordinate its withdrawal with the OSOCC
provide completed Mission Summary Report to appropriate authority after deployment
report its mission has ended to the appropriate authority
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:
apply the processes required for conducting a post operational review
apply problem solving strategies to identified risks and develop options to mitigate them.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an actual or industry-approved multi-agency simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
operational documentation arising from the deployment
post-incident analysis and agency debrief/s
relevant templates for reporting
Method of assessment
Assessment should be conducted by direct observation in either the workplace (through recorded subject matter supervision and/or mentoring) or the training environment.
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
apply the processes required for conducting a post operational review
apply problem solving strategies to identified risks and develop options to mitigate them.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an actual or industry-approved multi-agency simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
operational documentation arising from the deployment
post-incident analysis and agency debrief/s
relevant templates for reporting
Method of assessment
Assessment should be conducted by direct observation in either the workplace (through recorded subject matter supervision and/or mentoring) or the training environment.
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAX82 | PUASAR005 | Review USAR team plans implemented at an incident | Unit of competency |
