Unit of competency Outline
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Manage logistics for a Level 2 incident
Manage logistics for a Level 2 incident
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE022A
PUAOPE022A
State Code
D5510
D5510
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2011
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
18/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competency required to acquire and provide human and physical resources, facilities, services and materials to support the achievement of the objectives for a Level 2 incident.A person performing this role has the title of Logistics Officer and is responsible for the acquisition and provision of human and physical resources, facilities, services and materials to support achievement of incident objectives. The Logistics Officer contributes to objectives and strategies through input on implementation of the Incident Action Plan.Level 2 incidents are complex either in size, resources or risk. They are characterised by the need for:deployment of resources beyond initial response:ORsectorisation of the incidentORestablishment of functional sections due to the levels of complexity (such as operations and planning)ORa combination of the aboveNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish logistics section
- 1.1 Initial briefing is obtained from Incident Controller.
- 1.2 Current forecast operational, planning and other incident activities and their resultant logistical requirements are determined.
- 1.3 Logistics Section objectives and tasks are identified.
- 1.4 Logistics structure appropriate to incident requirements is developed and required logistical resources are identified and obtained.
- 1.5 Logistics units are established, tasks are delegated and briefings are given to delegated personnel.
- 1.6 Safe work practices, and health and welfare arrangements for work area are implemented and monitored.
2. Develop logistics plans
- 2.1 Logistics plans required for the delivery of logistics resources, services, facilities and materials are identified and delegated to personnel for development.
- 2.2 Information required for the development and implementation of logistics plans is identified and sourced.
- 2.3 Logistics plans are produced on time and provided to personnel for implementation.
- 2.4 Logistics plans and components of plans required for inclusion in the Incident Action Plan (IAP) are developed.
- 2.5 Incident Management Team (IMT) members are briefed on progress of the logistics plans as required.
3. Manage activities for provision of logistics support
- 3.1 Financial management and oversight is maintained in accordance with the controlling agency's requirements.
- 3.2 Refreshment and sustenance are provided to incident personnel and support staff within agreed timeframes and in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- 3.3 Transport for personnel, equipment, supplies and food is provided within required timeframes..
- 3.4 Equipment, vehicles and/or vessels are prepared, maintained and secured as required
- 3.5 Staging areas are established and maintained in accordance with operational requirements.
- 3.6 Medical support provided is consistent with the IAP requirements.
- 3.7 Communications systems, networks and equipment are established and maintained consistent with the incident communications plan and IAP requirements.
- 3.8 Locations and facilities where personnel work, sleep, cook, maintain and repair equipment are selected, established and managed based on agency criteria.
- 3.9 Requests for resources, services, facilities and materials are met and feedback is provided.
- 3.10 Facilities, services and materials are procured consistent with agency protocols and guidelines.
- 3.11 Reusable resources, equipment and materials are accounted for at the conclusion of the incident.
4. Manage logistics processes
- 4.1 Logistics requirements are managed in accordance with agency workplace policies.
- 4.2 Safe work practices, health and welfare arrangements for work area are implemented and monitored.
- 4.3 Logistics Section meetings are conducted as required.
- 4.4 Workload and progress against logistics plans are monitored.
- 4.5 Logistics plans are reviewed to meet current and projected incident requirements throughout the incident.
- 4.6 Information exchange between logistics and other incident sections is maintained.
- 4.7 Relationships between Logistics Section and external agencies and providers are established and maintained.
- 4.8 Records are kept of logistical transactions including resources requested, en route, allocated to, and released from the incident.
- 4.9 Record of activities is kept.
5. Participate in the IMT
- 5.1 IMT planning meetings are attended.
- 5.2 Strategic advice is provided to the IMT in regard to provision of resources, services, facilities and materials, and the prioritisation of requirements.
- 5.3 IMT is kept informed of logistical arrangements.
- 5.4 Incident Controller is briefed on analysis of progress against the logistics portion of the IAP as required.
- 5.5 Liaison with other members of the IMT is undertaken as required.
- 5.6 IMT is kept informed of status of inter agency and external supplier arrangements.
6. Monitor and review logistics functions
- 6.1 Allocation and performance of resources is monitored and reviewed.
- 6.2 Incident reports are produced as required.
- 6.3 After action reviews and post incident analyses are initiated and/or participated as required.
- 6.4 Briefings/debriefings are conducted as required.
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.
Logistics units may include
Catering Unit
Communications Support Unit
Facilities Unit
Finance Unit
Ground Support Unit
Medical Services Unit
Supply Unit
Catering Unit services may include
Contract delivery of prepared food and drink
Packaging of food and drink for delivery around incident
Preparing food and drink
Communications Support Unit services may include
Providing technical advice, equipment, installation and service for incident communications systems such as:
information technology
landline, mobile and satellite telephones
radio
Facilities Unit services may include
Provision and maintenance of:
accommodation facilities
ablutions
catering facilities and dining areas
fixed or mobile Incident Control Centre
operations point
staging areas
vehicle servicing areas
Finance Unit services may include:
Keeping financial records in accordance with agency requirements
Maintaining accounts for purchases of supplies and hire of equipment
Maintaining information on insurance arrangements and compensation for personnel, property, machines and vehicles
Ground Support Unit services may include:
Maintaining signage around incident
Pick up and delivery of goods, materials and equipment
Provision of fuel
Servicing vehicles including fixing tyres
Transport of personnel
Medical Services Unitservices may include:
Ambulance services
Advising hospital services of incident
First aid posts
Supply Unit services may include:
Acquiring equipment, materials, goods and resources
Storing and issuing equipment, materials and goods
Logistics plans may include:
Accommodation
Catering
Communications support
Facilities maintenance
Financial management
Goods pickup and delivery
Mechanical service and fuelling
Medical
Personnel transport
Rubbish removal
Traffic and signage
Agency criteria may include:
Awards
Cost
Quality
Logistics units may include
Catering Unit
Communications Support Unit
Facilities Unit
Finance Unit
Ground Support Unit
Medical Services Unit
Supply Unit
Catering Unit services may include
Contract delivery of prepared food and drink
Packaging of food and drink for delivery around incident
Preparing food and drink
Communications Support Unit services may include
Providing technical advice, equipment, installation and service for incident communications systems such as:
information technology
landline, mobile and satellite telephones
radio
Facilities Unit services may include
Provision and maintenance of:
accommodation facilities
ablutions
catering facilities and dining areas
fixed or mobile Incident Control Centre
operations point
staging areas
vehicle servicing areas
Finance Unit services may include:
Keeping financial records in accordance with agency requirements
Maintaining accounts for purchases of supplies and hire of equipment
Maintaining information on insurance arrangements and compensation for personnel, property, machines and vehicles
Ground Support Unit services may include:
Maintaining signage around incident
Pick up and delivery of goods, materials and equipment
Provision of fuel
Servicing vehicles including fixing tyres
Transport of personnel
Medical Services Unitservices may include:
Ambulance services
Advising hospital services of incident
First aid posts
Supply Unit services may include:
Acquiring equipment, materials, goods and resources
Storing and issuing equipment, materials and goods
Logistics plans may include:
Accommodation
Catering
Communications support
Facilities maintenance
Financial management
Goods pickup and delivery
Mechanical service and fuelling
Medical
Personnel transport
Rubbish removal
Traffic and signage
Agency criteria may include:
Awards
Cost
Quality
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
establish, implement and monitor the logistics portion of an IAP to deal effectively with the incident
work effectively as a member of an IMT to resolve an incident
develop logistics review processes and documentation appropriate to a Level 2 incident
log and record all actions and decisions
operate in a management role, effectively and efficiently delegating responsibility, monitoring performance, providing feedback and taking mitigation action to ensure completion of logistics requirements at an incident
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an operational environment or in an industry-approved multi-agency simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
Level 2 incident or simulation of Level 2 incident, in a multi-agency response environment
equipment, personnel, facilities appropriate to a Level 2 incident and within the bounds of responsibility as designated to the Logistics Officer by the Incident Controller
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
establish, implement and monitor the logistics portion of an IAP to deal effectively with the incident
work effectively as a member of an IMT to resolve an incident
develop logistics review processes and documentation appropriate to a Level 2 incident
log and record all actions and decisions
operate in a management role, effectively and efficiently delegating responsibility, monitoring performance, providing feedback and taking mitigation action to ensure completion of logistics requirements at an incident
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an operational environment or in an industry-approved multi-agency simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
Level 2 incident or simulation of Level 2 incident, in a multi-agency response environment
equipment, personnel, facilities appropriate to a Level 2 incident and within the bounds of responsibility as designated to the Logistics Officer by the Incident Controller
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAX95 | PUAOPE022 | Manage logistics for a complex incident | Unit of competency |
