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Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to make workable assessments of site suitability to record data accurately and to complete the task within the allocated time frame

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a number of occasions and in a range of settings

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a training or operational setting and equipment required for reconnaissance

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.


Range Statement

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.

Threat environment may include

An area that features a hostile presence

Reconnaissance plan may include

Actions to be taken in the event of an incident

Methods of movement

Routes

Security considerations

Timings

Equipment may include

Communications equipment

Global positioning systems

Navigational equipment

Site markers

Survey instruments

Standard procedures include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Reviewing possible sites may include examination of

Aerial photographs

Geospatial data

Maps

Satellite imagery

Evaluating suitable sites includes considering

Accessibility

Clear fields of view

Forward terrain obstruction

Gradient

Natural obstacles

Purpose

Threat levels

Post site selection activities may include

Analysis of collected data

Briefing site occupants and supervisors

Preparation for site occupation

Preparation of directions in relation to site