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Review USAR team plans implemented at an incident

Review USAR team plans implemented at an incident

Unit of competency
National Code
PUASAR005
State Code
OAX82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to review the implementation of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team plans and to assess their effectiveness in achieving incident objectives and the needs of the USAR team.The unit is applicable to personnel performing in the role of USAR team leader who will be required to perform reviews of team plan implementation. Authorisation to perform this role is subject to organisational policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm arrangements for conducting a postoperations review of USAR incident
  • 1.1 Roles and responsibilities of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team personnel involved in review of team plans and operations are determined and delegated
  • 1.2 Other organisation or agency personnel involved in the conduct of the post operations review are confirmed
  • 1.3 Information required for post operations review is identified, sought and received
2 Review mobilisation
  • 2.1 Mobilisation process is received against objectives of the mobilisation plan
  • 2.2 Effectiveness of mobilisation plan is assessed
3 Perform postoperations review of USAR team plans
  • 3.1 USAR operations portion of incident action plan and other plans developed to support USAR team are reviewed
  • 3.2 Post operations information is conveyed to personnel and is recorded promptly and accurately, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Data collected during incident is provided to appropriate organisations, agencies and/or authorities to support recovery arrangements, as required
  • 3.4 Effectiveness of decontamination, disposal and donation of equipment are reviewed
4 Review demobilisation
  • 4.1 Demobilisation process is reviewed against objectives of demobilisation plan
  • 4.2 Effectiveness of demobilisation plan is assessed
5 Complete required post incident reports
  • 5.1 Information and reports including recommendations, are provided to other organisations and agencies, as required
  • 5.2 Operational information from the incident is collected to provide a basis for performance reporting
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE601 PUASAR037 Review USAR task force plans implemented at an incident Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEO0 PUA50519 Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management) Qualification