Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUAOPE007B, 'Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Take command

1.1 Command is exercised in accordance with organisation authority and guidelines.

1.2 The identity, location and contact details of the commander are communicated to internal personnel and to relevant external authorities/organisations/individuals pertinent to the emergency/incident.

2. Establish a command facility

2.1 An appropriate command facility is established and operated in accordance with organisational guidelines.

2.2 Details of the facility are communicated to internal personnel and to relevant external authorities/organisations/individuals as required.

3. Establish a command structure

3.1 A command structure is established appropriate to the nature and complexity of the task (s) undertaken by the organisation.

3.2 The command structure is expanded, contracted or modified in response to changes within the emergency environment.

4. Establish procedures to permit command to be exercised

4.1 Command structure is communicated to internal personnel and external authorities/individuals whom may have a regulatory interest applicable to the emergency/incident.

4.2 Command information management system is implemented.

4.3 Communication mechanisms and procedures are implemented between levels of command in accordance with organisational guidelines.

4.4 Liaison is established and maintained to meet control and command requirements.

4.5 A public information system is established in accordance with control plan requirements.

5. Determine operational command plan

5.1 Tasks are received and/or determined in accordance with the control requirements.

5.2 Operational command plan to implement strategies is developed and modified as required in accordance with organisational guidelines.

5.3 Appropriate tactics to effectively manage the emergency/incident are identified in accordance with the operational command plan.

6. Manage resources under organisation command

6.1 Resources are deployed to ensure that the operational command plan is implemented in accordance with organisational guidelines.

6.2 Human and physical resources are effectively managed to achieve command plan outcomes.

7. Manage operation(s)

7.1 Operations are conducted in accordance with the operational command plan.

7.2 Significant changes in status and actions taken are reported consistent with organisational policy and procedures.

7.3 Operations are redirected as required to meet changes in the conditions which affect the emergency/incident situation.

8. Conclude operation(s)

8.1 Physical, human and capital resources are accounted for in accordance with organisational guidelines.

8.2 Debriefing requirements are met in accordance with organisational guidelines.

8.3 Operational documentation is completed to organisation standards.

8.4 Reports are produced as required.

9. Review operations

9.1 Plans and guidelines are evaluated and reviewed.

9.2 Effectiveness of command and interaction with control is evaluated and documented.

9.3 Reports are produced and communicated in accordance with established protocols.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAOPE007B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA60604 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)
  • PUA50501 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
  • CHC52310 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • FPI50105 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products
  • FPI50111 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products
  • CHC52312 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • PUA42912 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Leadership)
  • PUA60612 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)
  • FWP50116 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products