Manage operations for a Level 3 incident

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
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 PUAOPE024, 'Manage operations for a Level 3 incident'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Establish command

1.1

Initial briefing is obtained from the Incident Controller with Incident Controller’s intent confirmed and questions asked

1.2

Command is established and exercised, in accordance with organisational authority

1.3

Commander's details are communicated to internal personnel and external authorities pertinent to incident using a range of communication processes and systems

1.4

Commanders under supervision within the operation sections are identified

1.5

Record of activities and decisions is kept, as required

2

Establish command facilities

2.1

Command facility is established and operated, in accordance with organisational requirements

2.2

Details of the facility are communicated to internal personnel and to external authorities, organisations and individuals including support services

2.3

Staging areas are established and maintained

3

Establish a command structure

3.1

Command structure is established appropriate to nature and complexity of tasks to be undertaken by the organisation and the nature of the incident

3.2

Command structure is expanded, contracted or modified in response to activities and controlled changes within the incident environment considering the nature, extent and potential of the incident

3.3

Agreed protocols are followed when managing another organisation's personnel

4

Establish procedures to permit command to be exercised

4.1

Command structure is communicated to internal and external personnel, authorities and any individuals who may have a regulatory interest in the incident

4.2

Command information management system is implemented

4.3

Communication system and procedures are implemented between levels of command, in accordance with organisational procedures

4.4

Liaison is established and maintained to meet command requirements

5

Contribute to development of the Incident Action Plan

5.1

Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the operational period is monitored and reviewed

5.2

Input is provided into incident objectives and operational strategies

5.3

Operations component of the IAP for risk and consequence are developed, in accordance with organisational policies, operational procedures, safe work practices, industrial awards and agreements

5.4

Need for logistical support is determined and documented

6

Manage operations

6.1

Security arrangements are established, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

6.2

Operations personnel are briefed and tasks are allocated, in accordance with the IAP

6.3

IAP is implemented and modified, as required, in accordance with Incident Controller's intent

6.4

Tactics to manage the incident are identified, in accordance with the operational portion of the IAP

6.5

Resources are deployed in area of operations to ensure IAP is implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements

6.6

Human and physical resources, including personnel support activities, are managed to achieve command plan outcomes

6.7

Significant changes in status and actions taken are reported using agreed mechanisms, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

6.8

Operations are redirected to meet changes in conditions which affect the incident situation

6.9

Welfare of public within the area of operations is addressed

6.10

Demobilisation of operational resources is undertaken while integrity of the response is maintained

6.11

Information for the transition from response to recovery is supplied to the incident management team

7

Conclude operations

7.1

Physical, human and capital resources are accounted for, in accordance with organisational procedures

7.2

Operational debriefing requirements are met, in accordance with organisational procedures

7.3

Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational requirements

7.4

Operational situational reports are produced and are submitted to relevant personnel

8

Review operations

8.1

Plans are evaluated and reviewed, as required

8.2

Command and interaction with control is evaluated and documented

8.3

Post incident reports are produced and communicated, in accordance with organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAOPE024 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA60501 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
  • PUA52310 - Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA52312 - Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA52412 - Diploma of Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Management)
  • PUA60513 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)