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

POLSAR008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake initial search and rescue actions

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLSAR008 - Undertake initial search and rescue actions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to conduct initial search and rescue (SAR) actions, including identifying search areas and conducting briefings when commencing a search and rescue operation.This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in police search and rescue and incident management operations.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 deployment, conducting briefings and debriefings and work health and safety (WHS).Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously and within teams while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would perform a range of complex tasks and demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts, either in the field or within police station/office environment.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.

Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.

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: Plan initial search and rescue actions
  • Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.
  • Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.
  • Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.
  • Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.
       
Element: Identify search area
  • Identify last known position of the target.
  • Apply search planning models.
  • Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.
  • Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.
       
Element: Conduct initial search and rescue activities
  • Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.
  • Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.
  • Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.
  • Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
       
Element: Conduct briefings
  • Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.
  • Collate information to develop briefings.
  • Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.
  • Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.
       
Element: Plan initial search and rescue actions
  • Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.
  • Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.
  • Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.
  • Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.
       
Element: Identify search area
  • Identify last known position of the target.
  • Apply search planning models.
  • Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.
  • Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.
       
Element: Conduct initial search and rescue activities
  • Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.
  • Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.
  • Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.
  • Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
       
Element: Conduct briefings
  • Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.
  • Collate information to develop briefings.
  • Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.
  • Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.
       


Evidence Required

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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. Plan initial search and rescue actions

1.1 Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.

1.2 Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.

1.3 Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.

1.4 Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.

2. Identify search area

2.1 Identify last known position of the target.

2.2 Apply search planning models.

2.3 Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.

2.4 Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.

3. Conduct initial search and rescue activities

3.1 Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.

3.2 Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.

3.3 Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.

3.4 Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.

4. Conduct briefings

4.1 Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.

4.2 Collate information to develop briefings.

4.3 Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.

4.4 Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.

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 mission and deploying resources to commence search and rescue operation

evaluating information to commence search and rescue operation

coordinating initial search and rescue

communicating with stakeholders

reading and interpreting maps/charts

performing calculations

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.

contextual considerations which impact on search and rescue situation

resources available to respond to search and rescue situations

capabilities of assets and resources

jurisdictional procurement processes relating to external agencies and resources

communication search tools

information technology systems to support search and rescue operation

jurisdictional communication systems

jurisdictional briefing and debriefing requirements

media requirements for search and rescue situations

the requirements of Defence Assistance to the Civil Community (DACC)

jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures relating to WHS

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. Plan initial search and rescue actions

1.1 Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.

1.2 Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.

1.3 Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.

1.4 Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.

2. Identify search area

2.1 Identify last known position of the target.

2.2 Apply search planning models.

2.3 Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.

2.4 Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.

3. Conduct initial search and rescue activities

3.1 Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.

3.2 Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.

3.3 Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.

3.4 Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.

4. Conduct briefings

4.1 Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.

4.2 Collate information to develop briefings.

4.3 Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.

4.4 Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.

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
Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation. 
Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation. 
Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident. 
Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation. 
Identify last known position of the target. 
Apply search planning models. 
Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations. 
Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources. 
Deploy resources to carry out initial actions. 
Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response. 
Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation. 
Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources. 
Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation. 
Collate information to develop briefings. 
Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information. 
Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation. 
Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation. 
Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation. 
Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident. 
Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation. 
Identify last known position of the target. 
Apply search planning models. 
Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations. 
Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources. 
Deploy resources to carry out initial actions. 
Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response. 
Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation. 
Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources. 
Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation. 
Collate information to develop briefings. 
Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information. 
Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation. 

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