Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:28 PM AWST
22/07/2026 1:28 PM AWST
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Plan, activate and maintain a communications network
Plan, activate and maintain a communications network
Unit of competency
National Code
PUASES010A
PUASES010A
State Code
BAG07
BAG07
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031307 - Communications Technologies
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the competency required to plan, activate and maintain a communications network in routine and operational situationsThis unit replaces PUASES004B Establish and maintain a communications network.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify operational communications needs
- 1.1 Operational communications considerations and requirements are identified based on operational needs
- 1.2 Operational and task information is used to determine communications network and equipment requirements
- 1.3 Agencies, organisations and individuals involved in operation/s are identified
- 1.4 Established arrangements and equipment for communications are identified
- 1.5 Hazards and environmental conditions likely to impact on communications requirements are identified, assessed and controlled
2. Establish communications plan
- 2.1 Communications plan is prepared based on identified operational communications needs
- 2.2 Appropriate communications strategies and equipment are included in communications plan and network
- 2.3 Personnel are briefed on requirements of the communications plan
- 2.4 Communications plan is implemented, monitored and modified to meet changes in operational situation
3. Activate and maintain communications network
- 3.1 Prior to activation of the communications plan, communications network is set up and tested as outlined in communications plan and faults are addressed
- 3.2 Communications network is activated
- 3.3 Communications network performance is monitored, analysed and adjusted to ensure effective and efficient communications
- 3.4 Communications network is modified to meet changes in operational situation and network capacity
4. Terminate communications network
- 4.1 Communications network is closed down in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and operational requirements
- 4.2 Communications network is dismantled and refurbished in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
- 4.3 Maintenance requirement are recognised, recorded and reported according to organisational procedures
- 4.4 Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.5 Efficiency of the communications plan and network is review
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.
Operational communications considerations may include:
access to an established operations centre or operating in a field situation
adverse radio or telecommunications conditions
hazardous or adverse environmental or weather conditions
limited resources
pre-planned communications networks
scope, size and nature of response
single or multi-agency responses
Networks may include:
computer based networks linked together by electronic means
radio networks linking two or more stations directly or by using relays
repeaters
satellite and commercial paging
telecommunication networks
trunking systems or a combination of these
wireless area network/local area network, computer based networks
Equipment may include:
computers
generators and solar power panels
operational radio communications equipment
portable radio repeaters
signalling devices
telecommunications equipment
Appropriate communications strategies may include:
activating pre-planned emergency telecommunication arrangements
contracting arrangements
establishing fixed and mobile communication networks
establishing radio networks
linking telecommunication networks
utilising other communications methods
Communications network performance may include:
congestion and network overload
equipment failures
network accessibility and clarity
procedure failures
Operational communications considerations may include:
access to an established operations centre or operating in a field situation
adverse radio or telecommunications conditions
hazardous or adverse environmental or weather conditions
limited resources
pre-planned communications networks
scope, size and nature of response
single or multi-agency responses
Networks may include:
computer based networks linked together by electronic means
radio networks linking two or more stations directly or by using relays
repeaters
satellite and commercial paging
telecommunication networks
trunking systems or a combination of these
wireless area network/local area network, computer based networks
Equipment may include:
computers
generators and solar power panels
operational radio communications equipment
portable radio repeaters
signalling devices
telecommunications equipment
Appropriate communications strategies may include:
activating pre-planned emergency telecommunication arrangements
contracting arrangements
establishing fixed and mobile communication networks
establishing radio networks
linking telecommunication networks
utilising other communications methods
Communications network performance may include:
congestion and network overload
equipment failures
network accessibility and clarity
procedure failures
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:
establish and maintain an efficient and effective communications network.
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 operation, exercise or simulation.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
organisational communications equipment
simulation of network congestion, which may require special approval.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
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:
establish and maintain an efficient and effective communications network.
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 operation, exercise or simulation.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
organisational communications equipment
simulation of network congestion, which may require special approval.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAX57 | PUASES010 | Plan, activate and maintain a communications network | Unit of competency |
