Assessor Resource

PUADEFCA310B
Collect environmental information

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers the competency required to collect meteorological, hydrographic, geospatial and geological information for an area.

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

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to collect information and data that is relevant and appropriate to the specific operation.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated information and data collection contexts/environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to information and data required for military engineering intelligence requirements.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required Skills

analyse information and data

communicate information and data

conduct research

questioning techniques

tactical reconnaissance

take measurements - using a laser range finder, tape measure, ruler

technical reconnaissance

use communications equipment

use global positioning systems

use optical enhancement tools such as binoculars

Required Knowledge

basic research and analysis techniques

collection methods

communication requirements and equipment

indigenous inhabitants and culture

intelligence cycle - direction, collection, processing and

dissemination

legal responsibilities

navigation

operational environment

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements

relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

security - site, personnel, information

terrain and terrain analysis

urban and rural demographics

weather effects

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.

Information is

Unprocessed information/data of every description, which may be used in the production of intelligence and may include:

manufactured features - roads, buildings, facilities

population demographics

slope of ground

soils, minerals, rock strata

threat

vegetation - type, species, height, density, canopy

Collection methods may include

By foot, in vehicles, in boats in aircraft or a combination

By liaison with organisations

By observation or inquiry

By specifically tasked reconnaissance

Tasked through operational processes

Through the application of research processes

Collection plan must include

Collection method

Reporting requirements

Timelines

Sources may include

Databases

External agencies

Information systems

Internal agencies

Internet/intranet

Libraries

Local inhabitants

Team members

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

Written and verbal orders and job instructions

Resources may include

Equipment and material

Finances

Manpower

Mobility assets

Time

Communication with higher authority may include

Computer

Radio

Satellite

Spoken

Telephone

Written

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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
Requirement to collect information is identified from instructions, and is understood and confirmed with supervisor 
Appropriate collection methods are determined 
Plan is developed and agreed with supervisor 
Sources of information and data are determined in accordance with standard procedures 
Resources allocated for the task are identified in accordance with standard procedures 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Information and data is identified, sourced and collected in accordance with the plan 
Information is recorded in the format required by organisational procedures 
Information is communicated to a higherauthority in accordance with the requirements of the task 
Information is disseminated as directed by supervisor 
Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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