Unit of competency Outline

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Conclude police search and rescue operation

Conclude police search and rescue operation

Unit of competency
National Code
POLSAR010
State Code
AVN16
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conclude and, report the outcomes of, search and rescue (SAR) operations, including reviewing activities and communicating with stakeholders.This unit applies to police staff undertaking police search and rescue coordination duties. 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 procurement, stakeholder and family liaison and work health and safety (WHS).Those undertaking this unit would work within multi-agency teams and often liaise with stakeholders. They will have to make decisions independently while giving consideration to financial and human resource management requirements. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts either in the field or within police station/office environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conclude search and rescue operations
  • 1.1 Identify when to terminate as a result of medical advice, expiry of timeframe of survival or no likelihood of locating target.
  • 1.2 Review search and rescue activities in accordance with legislative and investigative requirements.
  • 1.3 Liaise with family prior to terminating search to maintain transparency.
  • 1.4 Consult with stakeholders prior to terminating search to facilitate conclusion of operations.
  • 1.5 Communicate intention to terminate to stakeholders to conclude operations.
  • 1.6 Recall/stand down assets in accordance with resource requirements.
  • 1.7 Ensure all assets are accounted for and prepared for redeployment.
  • 1.8 Debrief search and rescue participants to review outcomes of search and rescue operation.
2. Report outcomes of search and rescue operations
  • 2.1 Maintain records of critical decisions and their justifications for accountability and transparency purposes.
  • 2.2 Collate information/log for search and rescue records.
  • 2.3 Prepare jurisdictional reports for dissemination in accordance with reporting requirements.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO07 POLSAR011 Conclude police search and rescue operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWV8 POL58115 Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine/Land) Qualification