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Manage communication systems during an incident

Manage communication systems during an incident

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOMIR323
State Code
OCK77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2021
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
09/03/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and maintain availability of effective communication systems during an incident, such as telephone equipment, mobile phones, radio systems and email. This unit applies to autonomous operators who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the equipment to provide for and maintain communication needs during an incident. This unit applies to an individual working as part of a team or group, and working in liaison with other shift and emergency response team members, and the incident commander and control-room operator.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide communications systems
  • 1.1 Identify stakeholders in the incident management process
  • 1.2 Identify the communication needs of these stakeholders
  • 1.3 Acquire, set up and put into operation the communications systems
  • 1.4 Support personnel to use the communication systems
2. Prepare contingency plans
  • 2.1 Review the incident information available to estimate possible future communication requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare contingency plans for communication requirements, including all equipment, facilities, resources and people
  • 2.3 Implement the contingency plans to ensure that systems are provided
  • 2.4 Review and update the requirements throughout the incident
3. Record the incident
  • 3.1 Maintain a chronological record of the incident, and the needs, resources and solutions required as the incident progresses
  • 3.2 Write a report, including recommendations for the future, at the conclusion of the incident
4. Control communications systems hazards
  • 4.1 Identify hazards in the work environment
  • 4.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 4.3 Implement measures to control risks in line with procedures and duty of care
5. Identify and respond to abnormal situations
  • 5.1 Monitor equipment and process to identify actual and developing situations which may require action
  • 5.2 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures
  • 5.3 Complete required documents outlining abnormal situation management and corrective action taken
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State Code National Code Title Type
AXN71 PMAOMIR321 Manage communication systems during an incident Unit of competency