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

PUASES013A 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 PUASES013A - Undertake storm and water damage operations performed at heights
Description This unit covers the competency required to undertake storm and water damage operations performed at height as a member of a response team.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit 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.The unit may be applicable to members of emergency services organisations, roof repair services, emergency operators in the mining industry, rural and metropolitan firefighters,
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites PUASES008A Undertake storm and water damage operations
Competency Field
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 command structure at incident site
  • Scene reconnaissance is promptly conducted at height and results are reported
  • Hazards and environmental conditions are assessed and minimised or controlled
       
Element: Mitigate the effects of storm damage
  • Safety systems for working at heights are established and used in accordance with organisational standards
  • Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked to ensure it is ready for operational use
  • Personal equipment is prepared and worn as required
  • Techniques are used to minimise further damage and to provide for safe access to and from buildings or structures wherever possible
  • 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 wherever possible
       
Element: Complete operations
  • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturers' guidelines, prior to standing down from the operation
  • Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported
  • Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

provide temporary roof waterproofing repairs

apply techniques to make structure/s and roofing safe.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during exercises and/or incidences, reflecting environmental variance in a simulated emergency environment or on-the-job.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed completing storm damage and flood mitigation operations, exercises or scenarios as a member of a team acting under direction and general supervision; some skills may be demonstrated individually.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

incidents, scenarios, exercises or simulations, or series of tasks

response team

equipment used in storm and water damage operations

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

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 industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

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

Required Skills

apply temporary roof coverings

communicate effectively with people involved, specifically in relation to situational awareness, safety and operational requirements

eliminate or control hazards and risks

identify hazards and define risk

implement appropriate safety precautions for working at heights, including establishment of roof safety systems

implement flood safety precautions such as avoiding exposure to contaminated water and mud where possible, wearing protective clothing including gloves and footwear, promptly reporting cuts and abrasions for cleaning, universal precautions against infection

recognise and use hand and power tools

use ladders

use ropes, anchors and rigging systems

wear appropriate personal protective equipment correctly

work with others in a team

Required Knowledge

building construction techniques and building types

hazard minimisation and control techniques

legal issues surrounding entry into another person's home or workplace

local community and demographic factors such as language and culture

local documentation requirements

local operating procedures

local operational briefing and debriefing procedures

nature of potential hazards including hazardous materials and electricity

organisational policies and procedures (such as relevant legislation; operational, corporate and strategic plans; operational performance standards; operational policies and procedures; organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines; organisational quality standards; organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability)

relevant occupational health and safety principles and practices

relevant public information and warning strategies

roofing materials, associated hazards and repair methods

signs and symptoms of operational stress

storm damage and flood mitigation concepts, as described in the Australian Emergency Manual - Storm Damage Operations

techniques for temporary repair of damaged buildings

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.

Storm and water damage operations may include:

flooding, whether caused by slow river rise, storm waters or flash flooding

operations of different intensity and effect from localised thunderstorm or windstorm events to tropical cyclones

rural and urban environments

techniques for minimising the effects of water entry that are common to storm, flood and other water damage events

vehicles crashing into properties

wind damage to trees, wind and/or hail damage to structures

Operation and task information may include:

access and egress routes

command, control and coordination arrangements

extent and nature of damage

location, magnitude and type of event

potential hazards

weather forecast

Scene reconnaissance may include:

systematic information seeking process where operation and task information is gathered on route to and after arrival at the scene

Hazards and environmental conditions may include:

adverse weather (particularly high winds and rain)

after dark operations

damaged structures

debris

difficult terrain

domestic hazards

equipment

hazardous materials

mud

threatening trees

time pressure

utilities including electricity, gas, water and sewerage

Safe systems for workingat heights:

are defined in organisational policies, and must, as a minimum, conform to the system described in the Australian Emergency Manual - Storm Damage Operations

Equipment may include:

anchors

chainsaws

cold or wet weather clothing and sun protection

generators

hand tools (including hammers, nails, screwdrivers, screws and portable power tools such as drills)

lighting

personal protective equipment

petrol and electric

props (including acrow props) and shoring materials

pumps - submersible and non-submersible

rescue harnesses

ropes

tarpaulins of various types and materials plus their fixings

water proofing tapes and sealant materials

Temporarily repairing buildings or structures may include:

all styles of domestic and commercial structures

repairs to structures, walls, doors , windows and/or roofing (especially metal sheeting), replacing tiles, using tarpaulins or other covering materials

tying back trees to prevent them falling on structures

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 command structure at incident site 
Scene reconnaissance is promptly conducted at height and results are reported 
Hazards and environmental conditions are assessed and minimised or controlled 
Safety systems for working at heights are established and used in accordance with organisational standards 
Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked to ensure it is ready for operational use 
Personal equipment is prepared and worn as required 
Techniques are used to minimise further damage and to provide for safe access to and from buildings or structures wherever possible 
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 wherever possible 
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturers' guidelines, prior to standing down from the operation 
Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported 
Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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