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

POLSAR001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage and evaluate search and rescue exercises

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLSAR001 - Manage and evaluate search and rescue exercises
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to design, plan, manage and evaluate search and rescue (SAR) exercises, including communication and consultation with stakeholders.This unit applies to police staff involved in police search and rescue operations. This unit applies to search and rescue exercises at a local level.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, particularly those related to resource acquisitions and exercise authorisations.Those undertaking this role would work autonomously and supervise teams while reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability while performing sophisticated tasks across a broad range of contexts.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.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Search and rescue
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: Design search and rescue exercise
  • Determine search and rescue exercise purpose in consultation with stakeholders and based on operational outcomes, results of training needs analysis, previous exercises and evaluation reports.
  • Develop exercise plan with identified components of the exercise program in consultation with stakeholders.
  • Identify agencies/organisations required to facilitate search and rescue exercise.
  • Evaluate feasibility of exercise program in accordance with resource availability.
  • Select exercise style and activities consistent with exercise objectives.
  • Conduct risk assessment to identify risk and safety factors.
       
Element: Plan resource allocation
  • Identify resources to support the exercise.
  • Obtain appropriate authorisation(s) to use resources.
  • Negotiate availability and time frames for use of resources with appropriate authorities.
       
Element: Manage police SAR exercise activities
  • Communicate with activity personnel to facilitate flow of information throughout the exercise.
  • Prepare exercise site in accordance with the exercise plan.
  • Deliver briefings to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives and activities.
  • Ensure confirmation and management of logistic requirements required to conduct exercise activities.
  • Manage risk throughout the conduct of the police SAR exercise.
       
Element: Evaluate outcomes against SAR exercise objectives
  • Conduct post-exercise debriefings to gather feedback.
  • Collate exercise feedback for recording purposes.
  • Analyse exercise feedback to identify issues.
  • Produce an exercise report, including recommendations.
       
Element: Design search and rescue exercise
  • Determine search and rescue exercise purpose in consultation with stakeholders and based on operational outcomes, results of training needs analysis, previous exercises and evaluation reports.
  • Develop exercise plan with identified components of the exercise program in consultation with stakeholders.
  • Identify agencies/organisations required to facilitate search and rescue exercise.
  • Evaluate feasibility of exercise program in accordance with resource availability.
  • Select exercise style and activities consistent with exercise objectives.
  • Conduct risk assessment to identify risk and safety factors.
       
Element: Plan resource allocation
  • Identify resources to support the exercise.
  • Obtain appropriate authorisation(s) to use resources.
  • Negotiate availability and time frames for use of resources with appropriate authorities.
       
Element: Manage police SAR exercise activities
  • Communicate with activity personnel to facilitate flow of information throughout the exercise.
  • Prepare exercise site in accordance with the exercise plan.
  • Deliver briefings to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives and activities.
  • Ensure confirmation and management of logistic requirements required to conduct exercise activities.
  • Manage risk throughout the conduct of the police SAR exercise.
       
Element: Evaluate outcomes against SAR exercise objectives
  • Conduct post-exercise debriefings to gather feedback.
  • Collate exercise feedback for recording purposes.
  • Analyse exercise feedback to identify issues.
  • Produce an exercise report, including recommendations.
       


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. Design search and rescue exercise

1.1 Determine search and rescue exercise purpose in consultation with stakeholders and based on operational outcomes, results of training needs analysis, previous exercises and evaluation reports.

1.2 Develop exercise plan with identified components of the exercise program in consultation with stakeholders.

1.3 Identify agencies/organisations required to facilitate search and rescue exercise.

1.4 Evaluate feasibility of exercise program in accordance with resource availability.

1.5 Select exercise style and activities consistent with exercise objectives.

1.6 Conduct risk assessment to identify risk and safety factors.

2. Plan resource allocation

2.1 Identify resources to support the exercise.

2.2 Obtain appropriate authorisation(s) to use resources.

2.3 Negotiate availability and time frames for use of resources with appropriate authorities.

3. Manage police SAR exercise activities

3.1 Communicate with activity personnel to facilitate flow of information throughout the exercise.

3.2 Prepare exercise site in accordance with the exercise plan.

3.3 Deliver briefings to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives and activities.

3.4 Ensure confirmation and management of logistic requirements required to conduct exercise activities.

3.5 Manage risk throughout the conduct of the police SAR exercise.

4. Evaluate outcomes against SAR exercise objectives

4.1 Conduct post-exercise debriefings to gather feedback.

4.2 Collate exercise feedback for recording purposes.

4.3 Analyse exercise feedback to identify issues.

4.4 Produce an exercise report, including recommendations.

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.

establishing SAR exercise style, activities and resource requirements

evaluating risk levels and feasibility of exercise program

acquiring resources

communicating with stakeholders

managing risk

collecting and analysing feedback

developing recommendations for continuous improvement purposes

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.

exercise management concepts and principles

educational principles underpinning the design of objectives and linking those to activities

incident management principles

legislative and regulatory arrangements relevant to using resources, including land, buildings, equipment and volunteers

problem solving and decision making techniques

project management principles

risk and safety management principles

budgeting and logistics management principles

relevant organisational policies and procedures (including legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response; legislation relevant to the organisation; 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; organisation’s approach to environmental management and sustainability)

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Design search and rescue exercise

1.1 Determine search and rescue exercise purpose in consultation with stakeholders and based on operational outcomes, results of training needs analysis, previous exercises and evaluation reports.

1.2 Develop exercise plan with identified components of the exercise program in consultation with stakeholders.

1.3 Identify agencies/organisations required to facilitate search and rescue exercise.

1.4 Evaluate feasibility of exercise program in accordance with resource availability.

1.5 Select exercise style and activities consistent with exercise objectives.

1.6 Conduct risk assessment to identify risk and safety factors.

2. Plan resource allocation

2.1 Identify resources to support the exercise.

2.2 Obtain appropriate authorisation(s) to use resources.

2.3 Negotiate availability and time frames for use of resources with appropriate authorities.

3. Manage police SAR exercise activities

3.1 Communicate with activity personnel to facilitate flow of information throughout the exercise.

3.2 Prepare exercise site in accordance with the exercise plan.

3.3 Deliver briefings to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives and activities.

3.4 Ensure confirmation and management of logistic requirements required to conduct exercise activities.

3.5 Manage risk throughout the conduct of the police SAR exercise.

4. Evaluate outcomes against SAR exercise objectives

4.1 Conduct post-exercise debriefings to gather feedback.

4.2 Collate exercise feedback for recording purposes.

4.3 Analyse exercise feedback to identify issues.

4.4 Produce an exercise report, including recommendations.

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
Determine search and rescue exercise purpose in consultation with stakeholders and based on operational outcomes, results of training needs analysis, previous exercises and evaluation reports. 
Develop exercise plan with identified components of the exercise program in consultation with stakeholders. 
Identify agencies/organisations required to facilitate search and rescue exercise. 
Evaluate feasibility of exercise program in accordance with resource availability. 
Select exercise style and activities consistent with exercise objectives. 
Conduct risk assessment to identify risk and safety factors. 
Identify resources to support the exercise. 
Obtain appropriate authorisation(s) to use resources. 
Negotiate availability and time frames for use of resources with appropriate authorities. 
Communicate with activity personnel to facilitate flow of information throughout the exercise. 
Prepare exercise site in accordance with the exercise plan. 
Deliver briefings to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives and activities. 
Ensure confirmation and management of logistic requirements required to conduct exercise activities. 
Manage risk throughout the conduct of the police SAR exercise. 
Conduct post-exercise debriefings to gather feedback. 
Collate exercise feedback for recording purposes. 
Analyse exercise feedback to identify issues. 
Produce an exercise report, including recommendations. 
Determine search and rescue exercise purpose in consultation with stakeholders and based on operational outcomes, results of training needs analysis, previous exercises and evaluation reports. 
Develop exercise plan with identified components of the exercise program in consultation with stakeholders. 
Identify agencies/organisations required to facilitate search and rescue exercise. 
Evaluate feasibility of exercise program in accordance with resource availability. 
Select exercise style and activities consistent with exercise objectives. 
Conduct risk assessment to identify risk and safety factors. 
Identify resources to support the exercise. 
Obtain appropriate authorisation(s) to use resources. 
Negotiate availability and time frames for use of resources with appropriate authorities. 
Communicate with activity personnel to facilitate flow of information throughout the exercise. 
Prepare exercise site in accordance with the exercise plan. 
Deliver briefings to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives and activities. 
Ensure confirmation and management of logistic requirements required to conduct exercise activities. 
Manage risk throughout the conduct of the police SAR exercise. 
Conduct post-exercise debriefings to gather feedback. 
Collate exercise feedback for recording purposes. 
Analyse exercise feedback to identify issues. 
Produce an exercise report, including recommendations. 

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