Control multi-agency emergency situations Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: PUAOPE006B - Control multi-agency emergency situations

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PUAOPE006B - Control multi-agency emergency situations

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Take control

Control is established in accordance with designated responsibility/authority
The identity of the controller is communicated to participating organisations/authorities and to relevant authorities/organisations pertinent to the emergency/incident situation
The nature and complexity of the emergency/incident is identified through liaison with relevant personnel/authorities

Control is established in accordance with designated responsibility/authority

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The identity of the controller is communicated to participating organisations/authorities and to relevant authorities/organisations pertinent to the emergency/incident situation

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The nature and complexity of the emergency/incident is identified through liaison with relevant personnel/authorities

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Establish a control facility

An appropriate control facility is established in accordance with approved operating procedures and principles
The establishment of the facility is communicated to participating and relevant personnel/authorities
Communication systems and procedures are established to facilitate the functions of control

An appropriate control facility is established in accordance with approved operating procedures and principles

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The establishment of the facility is communicated to participating and relevant personnel/authorities

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Communication systems and procedures are established to facilitate the functions of control

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Establish and maintain a control structure

A control structure is established appropriate to the nature and complexity of the emergency, encompassing specific roles and responsibilities of each participating organisation
The control structure is expanded or contracted in response to changes within the emergency environment
Control systems are managed ensuring flow of information is clear, accurate, timely and follows agreed reporting mechanisms
Control systems are managed ensuring human, physical, fiscal and communication systems are identified, allocated and deployed in accordance with the control structure
Control systems are managed ensuring accurate recording and reporting systems are established and maintained

A control structure is established appropriate to the nature and complexity of the emergency, encompassing specific roles and responsibilities of each participating organisation

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The control structure is expanded or contracted in response to changes within the emergency environment

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Control systems are managed ensuring flow of information is clear, accurate, timely and follows agreed reporting mechanisms

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Control systems are managed ensuring human, physical, fiscal and communication systems are identified, allocated and deployed in accordance with the control structure

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Control systems are managed ensuring accurate recording and reporting systems are established and maintained

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Establish procedures to permit control to be exercised

Control structure is communicated to participating organisations and relevant authorities/individuals who may have a regulatory or economic interest applicable to the emergency/incident
Communication is implemented to provide an effective exchange between the controller and all organisations engaged in the emergency, supporting organisations, coordinator, higher authorities, media
Liaison is initiated and maintained with those organisations that may provide information or resources applicable to the emergency/incident

Control structure is communicated to participating organisations and relevant authorities/individuals who may have a regulatory or economic interest applicable to the emergency/incident

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Communication is implemented to provide an effective exchange between the controller and all organisations engaged in the emergency, supporting organisations, coordinator, higher authorities, media

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Liaison is initiated and maintained with those organisations that may provide information or resources applicable to the emergency/incident

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Assess the situation and determine priorities

Information about emergency is sought from participating organisations and relevant sources
The nature, extent and potential of the emergency is continually assessed
Relevant information is analysed and processed to establish priorities for dealing with the emergency/incident
Desired objectives are determined to effectively manage the emergency/incident
Objectives and priorities are continually reviewed in light of information updates, reports and feedback

Information about emergency is sought from participating organisations and relevant sources

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The nature, extent and potential of the emergency is continually assessed

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Relevant information is analysed and processed to establish priorities for dealing with the emergency/incident

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Desired objectives are determined to effectively manage the emergency/incident

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Objectives and priorities are continually reviewed in light of information updates, reports and feedback

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Develop control plan

Appropriate strategy(s) are determined to achieve objectives
Components of the strategy are determined in consultation with organisations
Control plan is documented in writing
Control plan is communicated to relevant organisations following established procedures

Appropriate strategy(s) are determined to achieve objectives

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Components of the strategy are determined in consultation with organisations

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Control plan is documented in writing

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Control plan is communicated to relevant organisations following established procedures

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Implement control plan

Components of the strategy are allocated to operational and support organisations
Performance is monitored and reports/feedback communicated through appropriate communication channels
Control plan is monitored to meet changes in conditions and modifications are made where appropriate

Components of the strategy are allocated to operational and support organisations

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Performance is monitored and reports/feedback communicated through appropriate communication channels

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Control plan is monitored to meet changes in conditions and modifications are made where appropriate

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Conclude emergency activities

Recovery management is initiated
Physical, human and fiscal resources are accounted for
Debriefing requirements are met and operational control documentation is completed
Reports are produced as required

Recovery management is initiated

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Physical, human and fiscal resources are accounted for

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Debriefing requirements are met and operational control documentation is completed

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Reports are produced as required

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Review emergency activities

Plans and procedures are evaluated and reviewed
Effectiveness of the control function and its interaction with command organisations is evaluated and documented
Reports are produced and communicated in accordance with established protocols

Plans and procedures are evaluated and reviewed

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Effectiveness of the control function and its interaction with command organisations is evaluated and documented

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Reports are produced and communicated in accordance with established protocols

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in effective assignment and monitoring of organisation allocated task(s) Analyse emergency situations both functionally and strategically Select, prioritise, implement and evaluate appropriate courses of action Strategically react to changes within the emergency environment Incorporate risk management and contingency processes Modify activities to cater for variations and changes in emergency contexts and environments Establish plans Describe consequences Complete tasks Identify improvements Apply precautions relevant to the task Hazard specific policies and procedures Issue resolution procedures Job procedures and work instructions Guidelines relating to safe use of machinery and equipment Quality assurance procedures (where existing) Privacy Confidentiality and security procedures Waste pollution and environmental management Recovery management processes Work completed systematically ensuring minimal damage to equipment and emergency site 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-agency response environment This includes resources relating to: equipment, personnel, facilities etc appropriate to the emergency situation
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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

accessing information and support from organisations

application of relevant agreements

codes of practice or other legislative requirements

development of response plans including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

effective and efficient use of human and physical resources including:

equipment and consumables

identification and correct use of equipment

materials

operative and non-operative personnel

personnel and external authorities

processes and procedures

using a range of information technology devices including:

computers

radio frequency devices

electronic data exchange systems etc

using tools and techniques to solve problems

Required Knowledge

decision making

emergency site layout

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

operation of work systems and equipment

security and confidentiality of material

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 grasslands 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 oil spills marine life rescue
Technological/industrial events may include	radiological accidents dam/levee failure fuel/resource shortages hazardous material releases explosions/fire transportation accidents building/structure collapse power/utility failure extreme air pollution strikes business interruption financial collapse high rise or underground incidents industrial accident and confined spaces
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(s) location demography magnitude intensity
Resources may include	human-operations personnel volunteers support personnel local state/territory and federal governments physical-equipment machinery vehicles technology devices communication devices fiscal
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
Control facility establishment procedures and principles may include consideration of	legislation proximity to emergency/incident size and type of structure special incident requirements communication modes topography environment climatic conditions logistical operations site access and exit requirements security requirements equipment characteristics support services amenities span of control
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
Participating and relevant organisations/authorities may comprise	emergency organisations ancillary organisations higher authorities public media clients government and semi government authorities and departments witnesses victims occupational health and safety specialists emergency management specialists service providers other analysts and other stakeholders
Agreed reporting mechanisms may include	authorisation distribution and developments 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
Activities controlled may include	operations planning logistics communications mapping aircraft information displays resourcing
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 and 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 maps field reports

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Evidence Guide: PUAOPE006B - Control multi-agency emergency situations

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

PUAOPE006B - Control multi-agency emergency situations

Take control

Establish a control facility

Establish and maintain a control structure

Establish procedures to permit control to be exercised

Assess the situation and determine priorities

Develop control plan

Implement control plan

Conclude emergency activities

Review emergency activities

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _