Unit of competency Outline

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Manage search and rescue operations

Manage search and rescue operations

Unit of competency
National Code
POLSAR016
State Code
ODO06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/10/2021
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
25/10/2021
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and manage police search and rescue (SAR) requirements, including communicating with stakeholders, analysing resources and evaluating activities.This unit applies to police officers involved in police SAR operations.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 human resource management and reporting requirements.Those undertaking this role may work autonomously and supervise teams while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing complex tasks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan SAR operations
  • 1.1 Review information relating to the incident to plan an operation
  • 1.2 Assess resources required to complete SAR operations based on available information
  • 1.3 Evaluate plan to determine feasibility and likelihood of success
2 Manage SAR teams
  • 2.1 Communicate nature of the operation to SAR stakeholders
  • 2.2 Assess roles, responsibilities and activities to brief SAR teams
  • 2.3 Assess tasks to identify the allocation to team members
  • 2.4 Monitor performance, health, safety and wellbeing of team members and adjust plans as required
  • 2.5 Evaluate and disseminate feedback from teams and stakeholders to inform SAR operations
3 Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
  • 3.1 Develop briefings for external stakeholders to ensure consistency of information
  • 3.2 Monitor resources to determine changing circumstances
  • 3.3 Negotiate with stakeholders to acquire resources for SAR operations
  • 3.4 Provide guidance and support to stakeholders to improve SAR effectiveness
4 Manage SAR reporting requirements
  • 4.1 Collate information from internal and external sources to maintain comprehensive records
  • 4.2 Evaluate information to determine relevance
  • 4.3 Analyse available information to identify trends
  • 4.4 Develop recommendations for continuous improvement purposes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN22 POLSAR004 Manage search and rescue operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC5 POL60421 Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management Qualification