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Manage resources for police search and rescue operations

Manage resources for police search and rescue operations

Unit of competency
National Code
POLSAR014
State Code
ODO05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/10/2021
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
25/10/2021
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise with stakeholders to acquire and manage resources required for police search and rescue (SAR) operations.This unit applies to police officers involved in police SAR 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 unit may work autonomously and supervise 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 Action the management function within a SAR coordination centre
  • 1.2 Identify coordination structure appropriate to the nature and complexity of the SAR operation
  • 1.3 Integrate coordination structure with the control and command activities
  • 1.4 Modify coordination structure in response to changes within the SAR operation
  • 1.5 Facilitate flow of information to stakeholders to communicate needs of the SAR operation
2 Manage resource requirements
  • 2.1 Identify resources required to respond to SAR incident
  • 2.2 Assess 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 Review and 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 Analyse use of resources to ensure cost effectiveness and efficiency using an audit methodology
  • 3.2 Facilitate the return of 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, costings, and policies and procedures to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
  • 4.3 Develop reports to account for the SAR operation costings and the use of resources
  • 4.4 Manage resource availability and preparedness for future SAR operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN27 POLSAR002 Manages resources for police search and rescue operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC5 POL60421 Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management Qualification