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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

accessing information and support from the control facility

advanced communication and interpersonal skills

apply relevant agreements codes of practice or other legislative requirements

development of response plans including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

effective and efficient deployment of human and physical

electronic data exchange systems

focus of operation of work systems and equipment

logistics management

other organisations personnel and external authorities

radio frequency devices

resources including

operative and nonoperative personnel

equipment and consumables

using a range of information technology devices including computers

using tools and techniques to solve problems

Required Knowledge

control and organisation command structure

emergency site layout

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

security and confidentiality of material

Evidence Required

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in ability to

Implement coordination response in accordance with control plan and within bounds of authority

Identify select prioritise implement and evaluate appropriate strategies for the acquisition and deployment of resources in accordance with control and command plan requirements

analyse resources requirements in accordance with present and future control requirements

implement and maintain an effective communication system both internal and external to an emergency

monitor the deployment of resources in meeting control requirements

maintain procurement and workplace records

strategically react to changes within the emergency environment

incorporate risk management and contingency processes

evaluate performance of coordination in meeting the requirements of control

modify activities to cater for variations and changes in emergency contexts and environments

apply underpinning knowledge and skills when establishing plans

describe consequences

identify improvements

apply safety precautions relevant to the task

show evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including hazard policies and procedures issue resolution procedures job procedures and work instruction guidelines relating to the procurement of resources quality assurance procedures where existing privacy confidentiality and security procedures waste pollution and environmental management recovery processes

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment

Specific resources for assessment

Resources should involve access to or simulation of

emergency situations in a multiorganisation response environment This includes identification procurement and deployment of equipment personnel facilities etc appropriate to the emergency situation and within the bounds of responsibility as designated within the requirements of control

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Range Statement


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.
Types of emergencies (imminent or actual)may include	natural events drought fire (forest grassland urban) avalanche snow/ice/hail tsunami windstorm/tropical storm hurricane/typhoon biological extreme heat/cold flood/wind driven water earthquakes/land shifts volcanic eruption tornado/cyclone landslide/mudslide dust/sand storms lightning storm
Technological/industrial incidents may include	radiological accidents dam/levee failure fuel/resource shortages strikes business interruption financial collapse hazardous material spills hazardous material releases explosions/fire transportation accidents building/structure collapse power/utility failure extreme air pollution
Civil/political events may include	economic general strike terrorism sabotage hostage situation(s) civil unrest eco-terrorism enemy attack
Considerations in the determination of the nature, extent and potential of an emergency may include	risk to life risk to property risk to environment scope and scale of incident including likely duration of incident resource availability potential for changes in situation topography weather speed of onset hazard agent location demography
Resources may include	human-operations personnel volunteers support personnel local state/territory and federal governments physical-equipment machinery vehicles technology devices communication devices
Information management system may include	data receival recording storage and dispatch modes procedures and protocols types of technology - electronic data exchange devices audio and visual recording mechanisms security and authorisation assignment
Personnel support activities may include supply of	catering sanitation shelter rest/relief counselling services stress management services medical
Control facility establishment procedures and principles may include consideration of	proximity to emergency/incident size and type of structure special incident requirements communication modes logistical operations site access and exit requirements security requirements equipment characteristics support services amenities parking
Communication processes and systems may include	designation of appropriate modes and channels of communication communication responsibilities of personnel radio communications inter organisation liaison data transfer telecommunications interpersonal communications
Consultative processes may include	clients emergency management specialists emergency organisations higher authorities public media other professional or technical staff and/or organisations occupational health and safety specialists
Agreed reporting mechanisms will involve	authorisation distribution and development of reports in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements and may include: media reports ministerial reports coronial reports situation reports-within emergency for external distribution-status reports performance evaluations legal reports final reports briefing papers
Identification and acquisition of resources may include	networking geographical analysis cost benefit analysis logistics supply-demand financial analysis
Debriefing may include	performance evaluation operational analysis logistics supply-demand financial analysis
Coordination network may include	operative and support organisations contractors other emergency organisations water gas and power agencies welfare and counselling organisations medical organisations equipment suppliers contractors community service organisations land management agencies Federal State/territory and local government authorities
Audit may comprise	supply mechanisms supply cost damage reports reconciliation
Sources of information/ documents may include	emergency procedures standard operating procedures relevant Australian or international documentation in disaster/emergency management organisational and workplace operating procedures and policies client requirements communications technology equipment oral aural or signed communications personal and work area work procedures and practices evacuation procedures occupational health and safety procedures applicable State, Territory, Commonwealth legislation and regulations which relate to: public safety state of emergency occupational health and safety regulations and legislation Workplace Relations Act(s) workers compensation privacy and confidentiality legislation freedom of information environment protection legislation equal opportunity equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation standards and certification requirements quality assurance procedures memorandum of understanding/agreement conventions protocols policies codes of practice procurement procedures