Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFRNG005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage emergency operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFRNG005 - Manage emergency operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to plan, prepare and manage emergency operations in a training area or a range.This unit was developed for Defence personnel who work in range management and range control but may be relevant to others who work in this field. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under direct and indirect supervision, while performing specific tasks, in mostly unpredictable contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Range
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for operations
  • Obtain operational information to conduct an accurate assessment of the problem.
  • Identify hazards.
  • Activate operational plans.
       
Element: Manage an operations centre
  • Allocate operations centre tasks and conduct briefings.
  • Activate and maintain internal and external liaison networks.
  • Supervise operations centre staff.
  • Manage physical and financial resources.
       
Element: Manage operational information
  • Organise operation centre staff to collect and collate information.
  • Manage information flow, analyse information and update plans.
  • Raise and distribute regular situation reports.
  • Establish radio and allied communication nets.
  • Implement and maintain message and information management systems to provide accurate operational records.
       
Element: Make operational decisions
  • Identify the extent of the operational area.
  • Identify, assess and implement operational strategies in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures.
  • Identify and prioritise hazards to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event.
  • Terminate the operation.
       
Element: Manage post operation activities
  • Conduct post-operation debriefing and prepare operation reports.
  • Review training and operational planning to enhance future operations.
       
Element: Prepare for operations
  • Obtain operational information to conduct an accurate assessment of the problem.
  • Identify hazards.
  • Activate operational plans.
       
Element: Manage an operations centre
  • Allocate operations centre tasks and conduct briefings.
  • Activate and maintain internal and external liaison networks.
  • Supervise operations centre staff.
  • Manage physical and financial resources.
       
Element: Manage operational information
  • Organise operation centre staff to collect and collate information.
  • Manage information flow, analyse information and update plans.
  • Raise and distribute regular situation reports.
  • Establish radio and allied communication nets.
  • Implement and maintain message and information management systems to provide accurate operational records.
       
Element: Make operational decisions
  • Identify the extent of the operational area.
  • Identify, assess and implement operational strategies in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures.
  • Identify and prioritise hazards to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event.
  • Terminate the operation.
       
Element: Manage post operation activities
  • Conduct post-operation debriefing and prepare operation reports.
  • Review training and operational planning to enhance future operations.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for operations

1.1 Obtain operational information to conduct an accurate assessment of the problem.

1.2 Identify hazards.

1.3 Activate operational plans.

2. Manage an operations centre

2.1 Allocate operations centre tasks and conduct briefings.

2.2 Activate and maintain internal and external liaison networks.

2.3 Supervise operations centre staff.

2.4 Manage physical and financial resources.

3. Manage operational information

3.1 Organise operation centre staff to collect and collate information.

3.2 Manage information flow, analyse information and update plans.

3.3 Raise and distribute regular situation reports.

3.4 Establish radio and allied communication nets.

3.5 Implement and maintain message and information management systems to provide accurate operational records.

4. Make operational decisions

4.1 Identify the extent of the operational area.

4.2 Identify, assess and implement operational strategies in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures.

4.3 Identify and prioritise hazards to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event.

4.4 Terminate the operation.

5. Manage post operation activities

5.1 Conduct post-operation debriefing and prepare operation reports.

5.2 Review training and operational planning to enhance future operations.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

conducting regular briefings and debriefings

establishing an improvised operations centre

establishing an operational plan and adapting the plan as circumstances change

identifying operational areas of concern

managing communications within and between teams and organisations

planning for emergency response, including the setting up of appropriate control and coordination structures

raising regular situation reports

reading and understanding organisations policies and procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

communication equipment and systems

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

emergency plans

local alert and warning systems

local documentation requirements

local operating procedures

local operational briefing and debriefing procedures

locally available resources, their capabilities and access to them

nature of local hazards and plans, including effects on the provision of communications

principles of risk management

relevant WHS and regulatory requirements

team work principles and strategies

written communication to a level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for operations

1.1 Obtain operational information to conduct an accurate assessment of the problem.

1.2 Identify hazards.

1.3 Activate operational plans.

2. Manage an operations centre

2.1 Allocate operations centre tasks and conduct briefings.

2.2 Activate and maintain internal and external liaison networks.

2.3 Supervise operations centre staff.

2.4 Manage physical and financial resources.

3. Manage operational information

3.1 Organise operation centre staff to collect and collate information.

3.2 Manage information flow, analyse information and update plans.

3.3 Raise and distribute regular situation reports.

3.4 Establish radio and allied communication nets.

3.5 Implement and maintain message and information management systems to provide accurate operational records.

4. Make operational decisions

4.1 Identify the extent of the operational area.

4.2 Identify, assess and implement operational strategies in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures.

4.3 Identify and prioritise hazards to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event.

4.4 Terminate the operation.

5. Manage post operation activities

5.1 Conduct post-operation debriefing and prepare operation reports.

5.2 Review training and operational planning to enhance future operations.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain operational information to conduct an accurate assessment of the problem. 
Identify hazards. 
Activate operational plans. 
Allocate operations centre tasks and conduct briefings. 
Activate and maintain internal and external liaison networks. 
Supervise operations centre staff. 
Manage physical and financial resources. 
Organise operation centre staff to collect and collate information. 
Manage information flow, analyse information and update plans. 
Raise and distribute regular situation reports. 
Establish radio and allied communication nets. 
Implement and maintain message and information management systems to provide accurate operational records. 
Identify the extent of the operational area. 
Identify, assess and implement operational strategies in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures. 
Identify and prioritise hazards to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event. 
Terminate the operation. 
Conduct post-operation debriefing and prepare operation reports. 
Review training and operational planning to enhance future operations. 
Obtain operational information to conduct an accurate assessment of the problem. 
Identify hazards. 
Activate operational plans. 
Allocate operations centre tasks and conduct briefings. 
Activate and maintain internal and external liaison networks. 
Supervise operations centre staff. 
Manage physical and financial resources. 
Organise operation centre staff to collect and collate information. 
Manage information flow, analyse information and update plans. 
Raise and distribute regular situation reports. 
Establish radio and allied communication nets. 
Implement and maintain message and information management systems to provide accurate operational records. 
Identify the extent of the operational area. 
Identify, assess and implement operational strategies in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures. 
Identify and prioritise hazards to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event. 
Terminate the operation. 
Conduct post-operation debriefing and prepare operation reports. 
Review training and operational planning to enhance future operations. 

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