- PUAOPE008B - Coordinate resources within a multi-agency emergency response
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PUAOPE008B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate resources within a multi-agency emergency response
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | PUAOPE008B - Coordinate resources within a multi-agency emergency response |
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| Description | This unit covers the competency to bring together organisations and other resources to support an emergency management response.Coordination refers to the bringing together of organisations and other resources to support an emergency management response. It involves the systematic acquisition and application of resources (organisational, human and equipment) in an emergency situation. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Prerequisite Unit/sNil | ||
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Element: Commence coordination |
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| Element: Establish and maintain a coordination network |
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| Element: Manage resource requirements in accordance with control requirements |
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| Element: Conclude coordination activities |
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| Element: Review coordination |
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Evidence Required
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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 complete tasks 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 industry-approved simulated work environment Specific resources for assessment Resources should involve access to or simulation of emergency situations in a multi-organisation 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 PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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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 non-operative personnel materials equipment and consumables use equipment 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 |
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 |
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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 |
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| The coordination arrangements are invoked in accordance with agreed authority/responsibility | |||
| A coordination facility is established in accordance with the requirements of control | |||
| The coordination arrangements are communicated to participating organisations and to relevant authorities/organisations pertinent to the emergency/incident situation | |||
| A coordination network is established appropriate to the nature and complexity of the emergency | |||
| The coordination network integrates with the control and command activities to meet the objectives of the control plan | |||
| The coordination network is expanded, contracted or modified in response to changes within the emergency environment | |||
| Resources are identified through the coordination network and external providers/authorities which may be appropriate to control requirements | |||
| Resources are acquired to meet the requirements of the control plan | |||
| Resources are supplied to meet operational requirements within negotiated timeframes | |||
| Allocated resources are monitored to ensure operational effectiveness and to confirm additional requirements | |||
| An audit is undertaken to ensure that resources are acquired and supplied in a cost-effective and efficient manner (where applicable) | |||
| Resources released from the emergency are returned to providers as appropriate | |||
| Acquisition and supply of resources meet the requirements of control | |||
| Debriefs are conducted to evaluate coordination effectiveness | |||
| Reports are produced as required and communicated in accordance with established protocols |
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