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

PUAAMS007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate search and rescue operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAAMS007 - Coordinate search and rescue operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate a Search and Rescue (SAR) incident, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.The unit is applicable to individuals undertaking limited search and rescue activities in support of national Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities. Team members and crews may be members of a range of government and/or non-government agencies or organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Aviation Marine 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: Prepare search plan
  • Search and rescue assets and potential assets are identified and recorded in databases
  • Strategic and tactical objectives are identified, in accordance with search and rescue unit plans
  • Strategies to achieve objectives are identified
  • Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
  • Information management strategies are identified and applied
  • Search and rescue procedures and policies are communicated to personnel, groups and other organisations, in accordance with the needs of those people
       
Element: Strategic and tactical objectives are identified, in accordance with search and rescue unit plans
       
Element: Strategies to achieve objectives are identified
       
Element: Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
       
Element: Information management strategies are identified and applied
       
Element: Search and rescue procedures and policies are communicated to personnel, groups and other organisations, in accordance with the needs of those people
       
Element: Apply datum search planning principles
  • Last known and/or most probable position of missing person is established from available data
       
Element: Initial search procedures are implemented, in accordance with search and rescue organisational policies
       
Element: Calculations are made to establish intended track, area or position, in accordance with planned route
       
Element: Time frame for survival of the missing persons is calculated
       
Element: Physical and environmental factors are determined to assist in decision making
       
Element: Search area is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Search pattern and track spacing is determined
       
Element: Probability of detection factor for the missing person is calculated
       
Element: Acceptability of probability of detection factor is evaluated
       
Element: Search area is recalculated or redefined, determined by availability of assets, changing weather conditions and search time available
       
Element: Apply rescueplanning principles
  • Nature of problem and/or distress is determined, in accordance with the available information
       
Element: Rescue resources are identified, mobilised and monitored
       
Element: Operational risks are assessed and minimised
       
Element: Survivor delivery points are identified, in accordance with requirements and capability of the rescue platform
       
Element: Physical, geographic and medical factors are considered for rescue and delivery, in accordance with situational requirements
       
Element: Time factors are considered, in accordance with situational requirements
       
Element: Chosen solution is evaluated and reported against determined criteria
       
Element: Evaluate operational direction
  • Search and rescue plan is implemented and amended as dictated by the requirements of the situation
       
Element: Process of continual evaluation is applied
       
Element: Contingency planning is conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Regular briefings and debriefings are conducted with relevant personnel
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Search and rescue assets and potential assets are identified and recorded in databases 
Strategic and tactical objectives are identified, in accordance with search and rescue unit plans 
Strategies to achieve objectives are identified 
Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented 
Information management strategies are identified and applied 
Search and rescue procedures and policies are communicated to personnel, groups and other organisations, in accordance with the needs of those people 
 
 
 
 
 
Last known and/or most probable position of missing person is established from available data 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nature of problem and/or distress is determined, in accordance with the available information 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Search and rescue plan is implemented and amended as dictated by the requirements of the situation 
 
 
 

Forms

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