Assessor Resource

PUAAMS002B
Search as a member of an air search team

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to members of air search and rescue teams working in the air. Team members and crews may be members of a range of government and/or non-government agencies.

This unit covers the competency to conduct air search observation duties during an air search operation. All aspects of the unit should be implemented in line with organisational policies and procedures.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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

Knowledge and skill in the safe dispatch of target marking and communications equipment from aircraft in flight.

Consistency in performance

In order to assess these performance criteria it may be necessary for evidence to be collected over a period of time.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Evidence can be collected on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation.

Specific resources for assessment

An appropriate training location/venue.

Access to aircraft and equipment required for learning and assessment activities.

Flight operations for learning/skills development and assessment.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment with the following units would help meet aspects of holistic assessment:

PUAAMS001B Work in an aviation environment

PUAEME001B Provide emergency care

PUATEA001B Work in a team

PUATE003B Lead, manage and develop teams

PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

The ability to:

communicate information clearly within the search team

make decisions based on available information

select and use available technology appropriate to the search task

Required Knowledge

basic understanding of search planning

basic understanding of the physiology of sight

understanding of factors which may indicate evidence of a search target

understanding of observation techniques and procedures

understanding of signalling/message equipment and procedures

understanding of target marking equipment and procedures

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.

Relevant search and rescue authorities may include:

rescue coordination centre

state and territory SAR authority

pilot-in-command

Impediments to effective observation techniques may include:

aircraft structure

glare

dirty or damaged windows

weather

environmental conditions

aircraft flight angle

Search equipment may include:

binoculars and other magnification equipment

radar

infra-red

radio direction finding equipment

video/camera equipment

night vision equipment

Sightings may include:

debris

damaged or discoloured vegetation

oil slicks

reflections

lights

smoke

burned areas

unusual colours, shapes or movements in the environment floating objects

Signals may include:

ground to air emergency signal code

international code of signals

signal panels

Morse code

improvised signals

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
Operational briefing is obtained from relevant search and rescueauthority. 
Aircraft is configured and loaded in accordance with requirements and pilot-in-command instructions. 
Involvement in briefings is undertaken. 
Incident information is used to determine personal equipment needed for search operation. 
Scanning distance is identified and aircraft windows are marked. 
Search briefing is reviewed en route to task area. 
Impediments toeffectiveobservation techniques are identified and appropriate adjustments made. 
Observation technique is applied. 
Search equipment is operated to maximise sighting and identification effectiveness. 
Sightings are reported and maintained. 
Sightings are investigated. 
Sightings are logged and communicated to the relevant search and rescue authority. 
Signals are identified. 
Communications are logged and communicated to the relevant search and rescue authority. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAAMS002B - Search as a member of an air search team
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