Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUASES013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake storm and water damage operations performed at heights

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASES013 - Undertake storm and water damage operations performed at heights
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake storm and water damage operations performed at height as a member of a response team. It informs the roles and responsibilities for those undertaking tasks performed at heights to mitigate damage caused by storm. Height is defined by organisational policy and legislation that deals specifically with working at height. The unit is applicable to members of emergency services organisations, roof repair services, emergency operators in the mining industry and rural and metropolitan firefighters.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field SES Sector
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess situation
  • Operation and task information is obtained through the command structure at the incident site
  • Scene reconnaissance is promptly conducted at height and the results are reported
  • Hazards and environmental conditions are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures are implemented
       
Element: Complete operations
  • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines, prior to standing down from the operation
  • Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel
  • Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards
  • Operation and task information is obtained through the command structure at the incident site
       
Element: Scene reconnaissance is promptly conducted at height and the results are reported
       
Element: Hazards and environmental conditions are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures are implemented
       
Element: Mitigate the effects of storm damage
  • Safety systems for working at heights are identified, established and are used, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked, in accordance with organisational procedures, to ensure it is ready for operational use
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is prepared and worn, as required
       
Element: Techniques are used to minimise further damage from water entry and to provide for safe access to and from buildings or structures, wherever possible
       
Element: Buildings or structures are temporarily repaired to make them safe, to minimise further damage and to provide for safe access to and from the property, as required
  • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines, prior to standing down from the operation
       
Element: Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel
       
Element: Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Operation and task information is obtained through the command structure at the incident site 
Scene reconnaissance is promptly conducted at height and the results are reported 
Hazards and environmental conditions are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures are implemented 
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines, prior to standing down from the operation 
Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel 
Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards 
Operation and task information is obtained through the command structure at the incident site 
 
 
Safety systems for working at heights are identified, established and are used, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines, prior to standing down from the operation 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUASES013 - Undertake storm and water damage operations performed at heights
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