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

Required Skills

analyse emergency situations both functionally and strategically

conduct assessment of operational activities

deploy human and physical resources effectively and efficiently

liaise effectively with Incident Controller

select prioritise implement and evaluate appropriate strategies

react to changes within the emergency environment

use a range of information technology devices including computers radio frequency devices electronic data exchange systems etc

Required Knowledge

agency procedures for managing and concluding Level incident operations

agency arrangements for liaising with personnel from other agencies

interagency MOUs relating to incident type and agency policies and procedures related to liaising with other organisations

organisational communications policy and requirements

procedures for deploying and tasking personnel

determining operational priorities

emergency site layout

identification and correct use of equipment

occupational health and safety OHampS agency risk assessment arrangements and safe work practices health and welfare arrangements at incidents

operational risk identification

organisational command structure

organisational policies and procedures such as relevant legislation operational corporate and strategic plans operational performance standards operational policies and procedures organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines organisational quality standards organisations approach to environmental management and sustainability

processes and procedures

post incident procedures

processes for deployment and communication of the organisations allocated tasks

protecting and preserving incident scene and recording requirements

resource management responsibilities and systems safe deployment and recording

risk management processes and agency arrangements including incident analysis including contingency planning

sectorisation of incident

security and confidentiality of material

stateterritorybased coordination arrangements

stateterritory emergency management legislation with particular emphasis on incident type

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

establish and manage an Operations Section appropriate to the nature and complexity of the incident

task and apply resources to achieve resolution of the incident in accordance with the IAP and the principles of span of control

regularly communicate within the operations structure and monitor and review of progress towards achievement of the IAP

implement response in accordance with organisational procedures and within bounds of authority

secure emergencyoperations site

strategically react to changes within the emergency environment

incorporate risk management and contingency processes

log and record all actions and decisions

work effectively with the Incident Controller and other members of the IMT

liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders

operate in a management role effectively and efficiently delegating responsibility monitoring performance providing feedback and taking mitigation action to ensure completion of operations requirements at an incident

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

Level incidents or simulation of Level incidents in a multiagency response environment

equipment personnel facilities appropriate to a Level incident and within the bounds of responsibility as designated within the requirements of control

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 industryapproved 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

Communication processes and systems may include:

Establishing and operating a command facility may include consideration of:

Support services may include:

Nature of the incident (imminent or actual) may include:

Activities and controlled changes include:

Considering the nature, extent and potential of an incident may include:

Internal and external personnel and authorities may include:

Information management system may include:

Incident Action Plan may include:

Resources may include:

Personnel support activities may include:

Agreed reporting mechanisms will involve:

Operational debriefing may include:

Documentation may include: