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. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare search plan | 1.1 Search and rescue assets and potential assets are identified and recorded in databases 1.2 Strategic and tactical objectives are identified in accordance with unit plans 1.3 Strategies to achieve objectives are identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 1.4 Risk management strategies are identified and incorporated/conducted in accordance with policy guidelines 1.5 Information management strategies are identified and applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 1.6 Search and Rescue procedures and policies are communicated to interested and affected persons, groups and organisations in accordance with the needs of those people |
2. Apply datum search planning principles | 2.1 A last known/most probable position is established from available data 2.2 Initial search procedures are implemented in accordance with the National Search and Rescue manual 2.3 Calculations are made to establish intended track/area/position in accordance with planned route 2.4 Time frame for survival of the missing person(s) is calculated in accordance with policies and procedures protocols 2.5 Physiological and environmental factors are determined as a basis for decision making 2.6 A search area is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures 2.7 Search pattern and track spacing is determined consistent with organisational policies and procedures 2.8 A probability of detection factor is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures 2.9 Acceptability of probability of detection factor is evaluated consistent with organisational policies and procedures 2.10 Search area is recalculated or redefined, determined by availability of assets, changing weather conditions and search time available |
3. Apply rescue-planning principles | 3.1 The nature of problem/distress is determined in accordance with the available information 3.2 Rescue resources are identified, mobilised and monitored consistent with organisational policies and procedures 3.3 Operational risks are assessed and minimised in accordance with policies, procedures and best practices 3.4 Survivor delivery points are identified in accordance with requirements and capability of the rescue platform 3.5 Physiological, geographic and medical factors are considered for rescue and delivery as per the situational requirements 3.6 Time factors are considered as per the situational requirements 3.7 The chosen solution is evaluated and reported against the determined criteria in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4. Evaluate operational direction | 4.1 The search and rescue plan is implemented and amended as dictated by the requirements of the situation 4.2 A process of continual evaluation is applied in accordance with policies and procedures protocol 4.3 Contingency planning is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 4.4 Regular briefings and debriefings are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
The ability to: a knowledge of coaching and team building concepts collect and analyse information develop a compromised search area to suit available assets effectively communicate and consult with a range of individuals by a range of means including fax identify potential search patterns and their use pertaining to terrain plan for results telephone and face-to-face use initiative to achieve goals |
Required Knowledge |
Evidence of: a knowledge of potential rescue platforms' capabilities and limitations an understanding of coronial requirements in relation to SAR an understanding of hypothermia/hyperthermia factors an understanding of Risk Management principles an understanding of the Personal Development Plan |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Knowledge of defining the search area preparing search and rescue plans and making recommendations to the Senior Search and Rescue Officer that are based on research 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 Competence must be demonstrable for the relevant work situation by day or night. The assessment for this unit is most effectively undertaken on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation eg Search and Rescue Exercise - (SAREX) Specific resources for assessment On job assessment will not entail additional resources however, rosters may need to be amended in order for simulation eg Search and Rescue exercise (SAREX) to be effected |
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. |
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. | |
Databases may include | contact names telephone numbers addresses (where appropriate) aircraft/vessel details aircraft/vessel requirements Databases are maintained by updating details on a regular basis as determined by local policies and procedures |
Assets may include | aircraft including helicopters Australian Defence Force aircraft vessels and personnel police equipment and personnel civilian vessels volunteer groups clubs and associations |
Strategic objectives may include | the systematic planning for the provision of Search and Rescue services and includes identification of emerging issues |
Tactical objectives may include | the management of specific operations and includes resourcing coordinating reporting etc |
Policies and procedures protocols may include | National Search and Rescue manual international search and rescue manuals and reference texts legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response legislation relevant to the organisation operational corporate and strategic plans operational Standing Operating Procedures operational performance standards organisational personnel practices and guidelines organisational quality standards |
Last known/most probable position may include | gathering intelligence to establish: route taken last verbal/radio or other contact known patterns based on historical/routine data navigation plan |
Physiological constraints may include | hypothermia hyperthermia physical condition age sex mental condition health |
Environmental factors may include | terrain weather conditions |
Technical manuals documentation or relevant publication may include | Search and Rescue manuals medical charts flight plans sail plans |
Information management strategies may include | communication flow use of technology compatibility audit trails standardised information reporting procedures and formats |
Calculations may include | using manual or computer systems utilising compasses protractors time/distance/speed calculators rulers and formulae Calculations include sweep width and track spacing calculations for persons vessels and aircraft calculations in area - time - velocity - spacing probability of detection factors time/distance/speed calculations time frame for survival and mobility calculations |
Calculating a search area may include | the intended track/splash point/last known position and time vectorial factors wind current drift leeway and other weather factors positional error and safety factors |
Determining a search pattern and track spacing may include | taking into account environmental factors including: weather conditions currents terrain target type including: person type of vessel/life raft; and physiological factors including body mass clothing medical conditions and state of mind |
Determining the nature of the problem may include | consideration of such factors as: size of area time of day number of lives at risk location/accessibility condition of survivors capacity of available resources and speed of rescue platform(s) |
Surviving delivery points may include | consideration of safe areas to alight survivor hospital facilities medical facilities |
Time factors may include | time frame for survival speed of rescue platform time of mobilisation transit times rescue platform endurance |
Continual evidence may include | reviewing available data monitoring changing weather conditions monitoring assets capabilities reassessing requirements assessing available daylight for search |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.