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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for operation in alpine environments
   • Operational and task information is obtained from search coordinator or delegated personnel
2. Specific hazards and equipment requirements for environmental and operational requirements are identified
3. Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and used
4. Food and water requirements for the operation, environment and physical activity are identified and selected, in accordance with organisational procedures
5. Environment and/or weather conditions for anticipated period of operational response are determined
6. Own ability to meet anticipated physical and psychological requirements of operation is evaluated and any issues anticipated are reported to the team leader
7. Undertake operations in an alpine environment
   • Deployment to operational response area using transportation is undertaken in a safe and timely manner
8. Specified team roles and functions are carried out safely, as directed by the team leader
9. Search safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
10. Search formation and spacing are undertaken and maintained as outlined by the team leader, in accordance with organisational procedures
11. Search boundaries are marked, in accordance with task requirements, under the direction of the team leader
12. Observation skills are applied, and any clues or objects located are immediately reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
13. Communication within the team is maintained
14. Safety and wellbeing of self and others is monitored, and any concerns are reported to the team leader
15. Hazards are continually monitored, risks assessed, and any concerns identified are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
16. Perform survival techniques
    • Emergency shelter is constructed appropriately for current and anticipated conditions
17. Weather conditions and other information is interpreted, and actions are taken to minimise effects of weather on self and others
18. First aid is applied to self and others, as required
19. Lost searcher drills are conducted, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
20. Welfare of self and others is sustained
21. Situational awareness is maintained and changing environment and weather conditions are responded to in a timely manner
22. Complete recall and stand down procedures
    • Search equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
23. Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards
24. Symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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