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Undertake post-incident analysis

Undertake post-incident analysis

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR612A
State Code
WG164
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
02/05/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the competency required to manage or participate in the analysis of an incident subsequent to the event. The analysis would review all pre/actual/post aspects of the event. This unit is not intended to address post-incident analysis of operational activities. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in post-incident analysis
  • 1.1 Roles and responsibilities of multi-agency and support personnel involved in post-incident analysis are confirmed
  • 1.2 Cooperation with multi-agency personnel in the conduct of the post-incident analysis, consistent with designated roles and responsibilities, is achieved
  • 1.3 Information required for the post-incident analysis from multi-agency personnel is identified, sought and received
  • 1.4 Protective clothing and equipment are used in accordance with agency procedures
  • 1.5 Occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures appropriate to the incident are followed
2. Facilitate initial assessment of incident
  • 2.1 Integrity of the site is established and maintained to ensure objectivity of information collected, in accordance with legal requirements
  • 2.2 Statutory and legal obligations are identified and adhered to
  • 2.3 Factors affecting the complexity of the investigation are determined
  • 2.4 Stakeholders and interested parties are notified as appropriate
3. Participate in investigation processes
  • 3.1 Organisational policies and procedures for scene investigation are implemented
  • 3.2 Scope of investigation is determined
  • 3.3 Stakeholder involvement is facilitated
  • 3.4 Resources and expertise are committed to post-incident analysis
  • 3.5 Barriers impacting on post-incident analysis are identified and addressed
  • 3.6 Action plans and timelines are developed and implemented
  • 3.7 Members of analysis team are liaised with as necessary
4. Collect data for analysis
  • 4.1 Information and data is sourced and accessed
  • 4.2 Visual and electronic data is collected
  • 4.3 Relevant current and historical data is collected
  • 4.4 Interviews are conducted
  • 4.5 Information and data gathered by others is analysed
  • 4.6 Documented evidence is recorded
5. Analyse collected data
  • 5.1 Conceptual basis for the analysis is confirmed
  • 5.2 Timeline of events is constructed, where possible
  • 5.3 Conditions and circumstances contributing to the incident and resulting escalation are identified
  • 5.4 Relationship between human behaviour and incident is assessed
  • 5.5 Impact of the application of building codes is assessed
  • 5.6 Issues are identified
  • 5.7 Likelihood of re-occurrence with high consequence is assessed and actioned
6. Compile post-incident analysis report
  • 6.1 Results of analysis and recommendations are reported in accordance with agency agreed procedures and legal requirements
  • 6.2 Relevant information and data is disseminated to key personnel within the organisation, stakeholders and external agencies as appropriate
  • 6.3 Data dissemination process is analysed and evaluated
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.
Agencies may include:
Coroner
Electrical authorities
Fire services
Forensic scientists
Gas authorities
Industry peak bodies
Insurance investigators, assessors and construction companies (to ‘make safe’ properties)
Other statutory authorities
Police investigators
Support personnel may include:
Government and private forensic chemists
Insurance investigators and assessors
Statutory bodies
Complexity may include:
Administrative implications
Conflict of interest issues
Existence of secondary hazards
International conventions
Involvement of external agencies
Language competencies of parties involved
Legal implications arising from the incident or post-incident related matters
Level of public or political interest
Number of other parties, including sub-contractors
Seriousness of injury or other outcomes
Technical implications
Stakeholders and interested parties may include:
Community
Coroner
Emergency services agencies
Employees
Employers
Fire services
Government agencies
Insurance representatives
Manufacturers
Media
Owners and occupants
Peak bodies
Politicians
Sub-contractors
Suppliers and distributors
Unions
Resources may include:
Funding
Physical resources
Staffing
Barriers impacting on post-incident analysis may include:
Access to incident
Availability of research data and analysis or testing equipment
Availability of technical design information and data relevant to the investigation
Changes to incident scene
Condition of witnesses
Cultural issues
Economic implications
Geographical location and/or accessibility
Lack of records
Language
Legal restrictions or limitations (temporary, short-term or long-term)
Length of time from when incident occurred/first identified
Political and community stakeholder sensitivity
Time limits imposed
Analysis team may include:
Experts/specialists relevant to incident type for example:
engineers
firefighting personnel (urban, rural, auxiliary)
forensic scientists
land managers
police and other emergency services personnel
qualified fire investigators
statutory authorities
surveyors
union representatives
Relevant current and historical data may include:
Data relevant to incident type such as building plans, essential service plans, relevant history, council information, fuel loads, weather data, incident records, flight plans
Documented evidence includes:
Documentary evidence
Interviews
Measurements
Multimedia information
Photography (digital, closed circuit television [CCTV], other media images)
Sketches
Statements
Key personnel within the organisation may include:
External specialist personnel and contractors
Forensic scientists
Legal advisor
Personnel involved in incident/situation
Union or staff association representatives
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
conduct an investigation in a systematic approach based on scientific method
conduct an initial assessment of the situation and the establishment of processes
identify issues
develop recommendations
disseminate relevant information and data
apply knowledge, principles and practices of continuity and validity of evidence retention for potential legal action.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of workplace and/or simulated situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
incident scene or simulation
all relevant documentation
recording tools both visual and electronic
other personnel involved in investigations.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit may include a combination of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace
Delivery and assessment of this unit may be complemented by clustering with PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAY38 PUAFIR612 Undertake post incident analysis Unit of competency
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