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Determine treatment strategies

Determine treatment strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAEMR003B
State Code
D5570
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/05/2011
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/05/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the competency to determine a range of treatment options which can be used to reduce the risk to communities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify range of treatment options
  • 1.1 Community vulnerability is reconsidered as a basis for identifying treatment options
  • 1.2 Existing prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies are identified through research and stakeholder consultation
  • 1.3 A range of potential treatment options including prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies, risk transfer, financial provision, or risk acceptance are identified through researching current best practice, alternative options, and seeking expert opinion
2. Evaluate draft options
  • 2.1 Options are evaluated and limitations and impacts identified and communicated to stakeholders
  • 2.2 Feedback on options is obtained from stakeholders and collated
  • 2.3 Stakeholder needs are addressed and negotiated
3. Select treatment strategies
  • 3.1 Strategies are selected in consultation with stakeholders and agreement and commitment obtained
  • 3.2 Strategies are documented according to organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Strategies are submitted for approval in line with organisational procedures
4. Monitor and review
  • 4.1 Treatment Strategies are monitored in accordance with standards and guidelines
  • 4.2 Treatment Strategies are reviewed in accordance with standards and guidelines
Organisational documentation may include
existing disaster plans
operational manuals
historic time series data

Community information may include
community information booklets
local media
local council
local emergency service personnel

Communication strategies may include
meetings
letters
facsimile
electronic transmission of information
small group or individual verbal communication

Communicating to promote understanding may include
using plain English (or appropriate community language)
avoidance of technical terminology and jargon
taking account of education levels
literacy levels
English language levels
Familiarity with technical terms
may require use of interpreter or community liaison officer

Legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements may include
environmental acts
safety standards
local government regulations organisations policy and procedures

Sources of risk
commercial and legal relationships
economic
human behaviour
natural events
political circumstances
technology/technical issues
management activities and controls
individual activities

Stakeholders may include
staff
client groups
members of the public
community groups
industry groups
public and private sector organisations
non-government organisations
Members of Parliament

Possible strategies may include
all aspects of comprehensive emergency management evolved from considering prevention/mitigation
preparedness
response and recovery including safety standards
legislation and regulation
building codes
land use management
public education
emergency management planning
mutual aid agreements
training and exercises
warning systems
critical incident stress management
community restoration
mobilising resources
implementing plans
financial support
restoration and reconstruction
personal support and counselling

Evaluation of strategies may include
determination of advantages
disadvantages
deficiencies and limitations

Standards and guidelines are to include
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4360
Emergency Risk Management Guidelines 1999

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
appropriate strategy(s) selected and supported by the community
Consistency in performance
Candidates should be expected to present evidence from at least one real event or potential event of major impact or one or more simulations or combination of real and simulated conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence of competence in this unit should be collected in one or more actual situations or scenarios where there is the capacity to demonstrate the required evidence in a real or simulated environment
Specific resources for assessment
For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to provide a real life environment and/or simulations based on real life incidents. These resources may involve complex scenarios sufficient to allow evidence to be gathered from a variety of sources and stakeholders on more than one occasion and over an extended period of time. Controlled access to organisational records and personnel may have significant cost implications for the staging of scenarios. Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects

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.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE464 PUAEMR024 Develop treatment options for emergency risk Unit of competency
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