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 signallingmessage equipment and procedures

understanding of target marking equipment and procedures

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 locationvenue

Access to aircraft and equipment required for learning and assessment activities

Flight operations for learningskills development and assessment

Guidance information for assessment

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

PUAAMSB Work in an aviation environment

PUAAMS001B Work in an aviation environment

PUAEMEB Provide emergency care

PUAEME001B Provide emergency care

PUATEAB Work in a team

PUATEA001B Work in a team

PUATEB Lead manage and develop teams

PUATE003B Lead, manage and develop teams

PUATEAC Work effectively in a public safety organisation

PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation

Relevant search and rescue authorities may include:

Impediments to effective observation techniques may include:

Search equipment may include:

Sightings may include:

Signals may include: