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

Required Skills

effectively use communications equipment

read maps and plans

record incident information

use various techniques for incident intelligence gathering

Required Knowledge

communication processes

incident mitigation and treatments

incident type and behaviour

map and chart types

meteorology patterns

mission planning techniques and navigation processes

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

take action promptly report accidents and incidents within regulatory and organisational requirements

access information relevant for planning intelligence

obtain record and provide intelligence concerning incident control and response

select prioritise review and report information for the Incident Management Team to support incident response

clearly and concisely report incident intelligence using both written and verbal modes including radio reports

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments showing evidence of application of relevant workplace and emergency procedures including

codes of practice

hazard policy and procedures

using technology resources equipment and intelligence gathering techniques

guidelines relating to safe and effective use of equipment resources and facilities

communication processes with personnel

safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self others or damage to equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in simulated environments followed by assessment by an accredited operator from an aircraft or vehicle

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

actual or simulated aircraft or ground fire detection and reconnaissance situations

equipment personnel facilities etc appropriate to incident intelligence gathering

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Briefing may include:

Relevant personnel and agencies may include:

Intelligence resource kit may include:

Information about the mission may include:

Potential or actual hazards may include:

Mission planning may include:

Information about target area may include:

Communicated may include:

Mission debrief may include: