This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate a Search and Rescue (SAR) incident, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

The unit is applicable to individuals undertaking limited search and rescue activities in support of national Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities. Team members and crews may be members of a range of government and/or non-government agencies or organisations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Search and rescue assets and potential assets are identified and recorded in databases
Strategic and tactical objectives are identified, in accordance with search and rescue unit plans
Strategies to achieve objectives are identified
Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
Information management strategies are identified and applied
Search and rescue procedures and policies are communicated to personnel, groups and other organisations, in accordance with the needs of those people
Last known and/or most probable position of missing person is established from available data
Nature of problem and/or distress is determined, in accordance with the available information
Search and rescue plan is implemented and amended as dictated by the requirements of the situation

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