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Supervise response

Supervise response

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE001B
State Code
D3778
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/07/2011
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
06/07/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competency to supervise a response by a small team to incidents and may include the use of aircraft, which are time critical and/or potentially threatening to life, property or the environment.The unit includes the competency to proceed to the incident, assess the incident, and plan and implement an operational response and post-response activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive incident response request
  • 1.1 Requests for response are received and dealt with in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines
  • 1.2 Relevant incident information is obtained and assessed to enable personnel to make appropriate preparations
  • 1.3 An appropriate response is determined according to the type of incident and information available in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.4 The location of the incident and the most appropriate route to the incident are ascertained
2. Proceed to incident
  • 2.1 Personnel, equipment and transport resources are dispatched promptly, consistent with the nature of the incident and the information available
  • 2.2 Communication is established and maintained
  • 2.3 An appropriate route to the incident is followed to minimise response time
  • 2.4 En-route hazards are recognised and negotiated to minimise risk
  • 2.5 Multi-vehicle response is conducted in accordance with the organisation's procedures
3. Assess the incident
  • 3.1 Observations are made en route to assist with incident assessments
  • 3.2 Assigned personnel's arrival at the incident is confirmed according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Communication with on-site personnel is established
  • 3.4 An initial assessment of the incident is carried out promptly
  • 3.5 Hazards or potential hazards are assessed and minimised or controlled
  • 3.6 Assigned resources to deal with the incident are established at the earliest opportunity
  • 3.7 The need for additional resources is identified and resources requested in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • 3.8 Hazards are monitored during the incidents and changes in the situation acted upon
4. Plan and implement an operational response to the incident
  • 4.1 A safe and effective operational environment is established and maintained in accordance with occupational health and safety guidelines and organisation's policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Incident information is communicated to assigned personnel clearly, accurately and in a timely manner
  • 4.3 Incident plan is developed based on available information and organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Strategies and tactics are determined and tasks allocated to appropriate personnel
  • 4.5 An incident plan is implemented, continually monitored, reported and reviewed in the light of additional information and communicated in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures
  • 4.6 Leadership and supervision are provided to ensure that performance and practice are to operational standards
  • 4.7 Appropriate equipment and materials are deployed to deal with the incident
  • 4.8 Changes in the incident plan are communicated to relevant personnel and organisations
5. Conclude operation
  • 5.1 Incident is terminated in accordance with the organisation's procedures
  • 5.2 Incident records of incident actions and decisions are maintained in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  • 5.3 Incident assessment is conducted in accordance with the organisation's requirements
6. Supervise post-response activities
  • 6.1 Equipment cleaning, repair, storage and replenishment is supervised
  • 6.2 Debriefing requirements are met
  • 6.3 Post operation reports are prepared to organisation's requirements
  • 6.4 Welfare of team members is monitored and appropriate action taken
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Incidents may include
fires
public disorder
crime
flood
storms
accident
hazardous materials incidents
rescues
Transport may include
on-road
off-road
aviation
maritime
En route hazards may include
smoke
crowds
traffic
unauthorised redirection
prevailing weather
road conditions
terrain
debris
tidal flow
spot fires
restricted areas
wires
masts/aerials
other aircraft
interference to communications
Hazardous conditions may include
adverse weather and fire behaviour
after-dark operations
difficult terrain
dangerous goods and substances
time pressure
level of visibility
structural collapse
Incident assessment may include
type and size of incident
risk to life
property and environment
hazards/no go areas
climatic and weather conditions
capability of assigned personnel
adequacy of allocated equipment
information gathered from existing plans/databases
forecasts and meteorological profiles
crowds gathering
installed fire protection
type of building
building construction
persons trapped
exposures
access
Resources may include
aircraft (rotary and fixed wing)
personnel trained for the task
specialised personnel
protective clothing
equipment
materials
navigation aids
maps
aide memoirs
pumps
appliances
specialist appliances
Communications equipment may include
radio (eg VHF aeronautical)
telephone
computer
facsimile
pager
mobile data terminal
audible alarms/whistles
Communications may include
ground to air
hand signals
distress signal units
whistles
verbal and written instructions
radio
telephone
mobile phone
Incidents may include
life threatening situations
protection of property and the environment
armed offenders
explosive devices
Incident plan may include
incident objectives or goals
roles and responsibilities of personnel
resource requirements and limitations
communication procedures
strategies and tactics to be employed
contingency arrangements
planning checklists
flight plans
emergency landing areas for aircraft
Welfare of team members may include
physical stress
physiological stress
physical needs such as refreshments
fatigue
relief
Organisational policy, procedures, requirements and guidelines may vary between sectors and organisations and may include
legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response
legislation relevant to the organisation
operational
corporate and strategic plans
operational procedures
operational performance standards
organisational personnel practices and guidelines
organisational quality standards
interagency liaison
Civil Aviation Orders and requirements
search and rescue time/procedures/action
incident management systems
When dealing with aircraft response, performance may be affected by
task
range
engine type-piston
turbine
wing configuration
twin/single engine
load capacity
airstrip length requirements
pilot ability
weather
fire behaviour
terrain
When dealing with aircraft, suitability may be affected by
visibility
range
speed
take off capability
communications system availability
pilot local knowledge
When dealing with aircraft, supervising of aircraft management procedures includes
temporary restricted airspace
aircraft separation-vertically and horizontally
height separation
direction
inbound/outbound calls
Fire Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (F-CTAF)
EVIDENCE GUIDE



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in implementation of an appropriate strategy to deal effectively with the incident

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence of competent performance should be obtained by observing an individual in responding to and dealing with an actual or simulated incident operation and supplemented by appropriate questions
Specific resources for assessment
Assessment of this competency will require access to relevant transport, communication and emergency equipment

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3893 PUAOPE001A Supervise response Unit of competency