This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

develop safe work systems

prepare present and communicate information

identify the relationship between the goals of the incident management team and how own work contributes to these goals

display resilience by continuing to move forward despite criticism or setbacks

machinery and equipment operation

problem solving

decision making

conflict resolution and negotiation

prioritise work tasks

effective and efficient deployment of human and physical resources

Required Knowledge

stateterritory emergency procedures and networks

knowledge of principles and practices to conduct an activity which exercises elements of public safety management

range of communication equipment available to the organisation

legislative and statutory safety requirements

applicable environmental legislation

local government legislation

local wildlife groups such as wires

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

collect evaluate and disseminate information on the current and forecast situation

demonstrate the ability to establish management zones

demonstrate sound methodologies in planning and organising resources for clean up response

evaluate plan and activate workforce deployment

maintain logs and produce effective reports

work effectively as a member of an Incident management Team to resolve an incident

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated multiagency response environment or an operational environment

Method of assessment

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 approved simulated environment

Forms of assessment may include

direct observation

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

case studies

Guidance information for assessment

Where possible assessment to be completed holistically and may be assessed with other relevant units of competence For example including but not limited to

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PUAOIL Apply oiled shoreline assessment strategies in an oil spill response

PUATEAB Lead manage and develop teams

PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams

Appropriate staff may include:

Site induction may include:

Hazards may include:

Clean up method/s may include

Response equipment may include:

On-site support may include: