Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)

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Subjects

Qualification Requirement: 12 units

All 6 core units plus 6 elective units

Code

Core Units

add topic PUAAMS008B

Manage search and rescue operations

add topic PUAEMR006B

Treat risk at an operational level

add topic PUAMAN003B

Manage human resources

add topic PUAOPE006B

Control multi-agency emergency situations

add topic PUAPOL033B

Manage intelligence information processes

add topic PUATEA003B

Lead, manage and develop teams

Code

Elective Units

add topic BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

add topic PUACOM009B

Manage media requirements at major incident

PUACOM0I2B

Liaise with media at a local level

add topic PUAEMR005B

Design and manage activities which exercise elements of emergency management

add topic PUALAW004B

Represent the organisation in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting

add topic PUAMAN001B

Manage the organisation's public safety responsibilities

add topic PUAMAN006B

Manage and facilitate change

add topic PUAOHS003B

Implement and monitor the organisation's occupational health and safety policies and programs

add topic PUAOPE003B

Navigate in urban and rural environments

OR

add topic TDMMH801A

Plan and navigate an inshore passage

OR

add topic LGAPLEM404A

Prepare and present geographic information systems data

add topic PUAOPE004B

Conduct briefings/debriefings

add topic PUAOPE005B

Manage a multi team response

add topic PUAOPE007B

Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response

add topic PUAOPE008B

Coordinate resources within a multi-agency emergency response

add topic PUAPOLMG007A

Contribute to policy formulation and revision

NOTES

BSB unit has been imported from the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

LGA unit has been imported from the LGA00 Local Government Training Package.

TDM unit has been imported from the TDM01 Maritime Training Package.

Information about customising PUA00 Public Safety Training Package qualifications is on page 12.


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

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Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for PUA60604 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)

Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.

Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA60604 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management) have been reproduced in the table below.

This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.

Public Safety qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.

Employability Skill

Employability Skills Statement

Communication

ensure the content of a report is accurate and written in a concise and logical manner in accordance with organisational requirements

have knowledge of the communications systems available within the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC)

identify communications systems as appropriate to the situation and strategy

manage control systems ensuring human, physical, fiscal and communication systems are identified, allocated and deployed in accordance with the control structure

manage records to ensure quality and attention to detail in accordance with policies and procedures

prepare briefings, which may include providing information to team members; members of the public; external search and rescue authorities; manager operations; Australian Maritime Safety Authority public relations personnel; media

provide briefings to the appropriate people in accordance with operational procedures

use effective communication and consultation with a range of individuals by a range of means including fax; write reports

Teamwork

allocate tasks to team members commensurate with their roles in the team and level of competence

brief team members on their roles and responsibilities and of the way the team will operate

ensure that goals are unambiguous and take into account the capabilities of people and teams

inform team members of the scenario and strategy, determined from outcome of review of all information and resource requirements

receive feedback from team members and relay this to others in accordance with operational policies and procedures

understand occupational health and safety requirements

understand team members' capabilities

use knowledge of coaching and team building concepts

use problem solving skills for a defined range of problems

Problem solving

analyse staffing levels which clearly demonstrate returns to the organisation

establish problem solving/issue resolution procedures within legislative requirements and organisation's guidelines

evaluate and review strategy as determined by the input of all information and review of available resources

monitor resources to determine changing requirements in accordance with operational procedures

use problem solving skills for a defined range of problems

Initiative and enterprise

create a workplace environment which facilitates training, education and development

develop contingency plans for staffing which meet key provisions of the human resources plan

provide guidance to and seek support from authorities and agencies in accordance with requirement

recognise and encourage initiative and innovation

Planning and organising

compare calculated level of risk to the established risk evaluation criteria and as determined to be acceptable or unacceptable in consultation with the supervisor

compare existing competencies of staff with the needs of the work group

determine and review human resource needs within the anticipated operational needs and allocated budget

develop search and rescue strategy based on all information available

ensure that the total performance development system identifies and proposes strategies to rectify performance shortfalls and recognise success

establish control in accordance with designated responsibility/authority

identify required resources in accordance with the strategy based on all available information

identify search and rescue parameters based on information available

Self-management

apply knowledge of current principles and practices to conduct an activity which exercises elements of public safety management

apply knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety requirements

demonstrate consistency between instructions and action in self and others

develop search and rescue strategies based on information available

display personal and professional integrity in working relationships

follow instructions/directives and reporting information

voice personal view to the review process

Learning

contribute effectively with coaching and mentoring to the training, education and development of personnel in an environment of change

learn about the communications systems available within the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC)

learn about the technical maintenance state of search and rescue resources

learn about training and education principles; training need analysis; training, education and development plans as included as part of individual/team performance plans

participate in individual/team training, education and development opportunities

Technology

designate appropriate modes and channels of communication, radio communications, data transfer, telecommunications

operate databases

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

use communication systems, which may involve designation of appropriate modes and channels of communication

use specialist search and rescue information systems, which may include communications systems; COSPAS-SARSAT and similar satellite systems; the Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP); the Great Barrier Reef Reporting (REEFREP) and similar systems