Assessor Resource
PUASAR037
Review USAR task force plans implemented at an incident
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to a person performing the role of a USAR task force leader. This role is responsible for the management of a USAR task force specifically:
managing and implementing post deployment review of USAR operations
applying risk management processes and treating risks within an operational USAR context
managing critical incident stress
managing reconstitution of a task force
managing demobilisation of a task force
supporting recovery of affected communities
An USAR task force operates within the command and control system established by the organisation with the legislative authority for the incident, but will operate in accordance with AIIMS or CIMS.
Compliance with legislative or regulatory requirements of Australian jurisdictions or the host country may be required.
This unit covers the competency required to review the implementation of urban search and rescue (USAR) task force plans and to assess their effectiveness in achieving the incident objective and the needs of a USAR task force.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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