This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to search for and locate lost persons and/or items as a member of a land search team.

The unit is applicable to individuals who are required to perform a land search as a member of a team, under the direction of a team leader, in a range of environments and conditions.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Specified team roles and functions for search operations are carried out and safety briefing is conducted and/or attended
Search techniques are maintained, as specified by the search coordinator
Search boundaries are marked, in accordance with organisational procedures and task requirements
Observation skills are applied and any clues that locate persons or objects are reported immediately, in accordance with organisational procedures
Communication is maintained within the team, in accordance with organisational procedures
Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to the supervisor
Supervisor is immediately advised of located persons or findings, in accordance with organisational procedures
Initial preservation procedures are implemented to maintain the integrity of evidence
Initial and/or ongoing scene preservation is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
Operation and task information is obtained and assessed and safety briefing is received
Specified team roles and functions for search operations are carried out and safety briefing is conducted and/or attended
Survival techniques are applied, as required
Supervisor is immediately advised of located persons or findings, in accordance with organisational procedures
Search equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' specifications

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUASAR027 - Undertake land search rescue

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Assessment Record Sheet

PUASAR027 - Undertake land search rescue

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