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

PUACOM009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage media requirements at major incident

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUACOM009 - Manage media requirements at major incident
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to develop a media plan, manage the media and provide information about a major incident. It includes assessing scene and organisational requirements for developing a media plan and providing information to the media that promotes the organisation.The unit is applicable to public safety personnel who have been delegated media liaison responsibilities during major incidents, either at the scene or at a command centre. 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 Communication
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: Assess scene and organisation requirements
  • Restricted and/or special access areas are clearly defined for media personnel to ensure safety of the operation and to prevent contamination of evidence
       
Element: Media access to personnel, volunteers, victims and casualties is controlled, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Operational responsibilities and provision of information to media is assessed to identify organisational media requirements
       
Element: Develop media strategy
  • Media plan identifies media to be used
       
Element: Arrangements are made to meet media requirements, in accordance with incident characteristics and developments
       
Element: Organisational media representative is selected and briefed, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Media briefing area is allocated with required resources, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Media co-operation is gained to coordinate information flow and provide information to the public
       
Element: Media strategy is reviewed and modified at regular intervals to suit operational demands and level of incident
       
Element: Approval is gained for information releases, as required, in accordance with operational policy
       
Element: Information briefing sessions and tours are scheduled at appropriate times, in accordance with operational responsibilities and media requirements
       
Element: Media personnel and stakeholders are provided with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) personal protective clothing and equipment
       
Element: Provide information to media
  • Organisational procedures are followed when liaising with the media
       
Element: Organisational media representative provides updates on developments at incident, as required
       
Element: Interview and photograph opportunities are scheduled and conducted to provide information, as required
       
Element: Other organisations at the incident are consulted to ensure a consistent presentation of information to the media
       
Element: Accurate records of media enquiries and interviews are maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Two-way communication arrangements between the organisation and media is maintained, in accordance with organisational policy
       
Element: Promote organisation via the media
  • Work and achievements of the organisation, volunteers and other organisational personnel is promoted throughout the incident to assist in maintaining morale and public profile
       
Element: Professional standards are maintained, in accordance with organisational requirements
       

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
Restricted and/or special access areas are clearly defined for media personnel to ensure safety of the operation and to prevent contamination of evidence 
 
 
Media plan identifies media to be used 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Organisational procedures are followed when liaising with the media 
 
 
 
 
 
Work and achievements of the organisation, volunteers and other organisational personnel is promoted throughout the incident to assist in maintaining morale and public profile 
 

Forms

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