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

PUADEFRM205B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage emergency operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFRM205B - Manage emergency operations
Description This unit covers the competency required to plan and prepare for emergency operations and manage emergency operations in a training area or a range.Emergency operations are the result of a range or training area incident such as injury, accident or bushfire that generates a requirement to coordinate and manage activities between users and other emergency services.A control and management facility (the operations centre) is normally activated to manage an emergency on the range or training area. The level and complexity of activities of the operations centre will vary to meet operational requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit was developed for range management and range control work within Defence but may be applicable to work in this field.Typically, people who or apply this unit would work independently or as part of a team under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sNil
Competency Field
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
  • Operational information is obtained and hazards are identified to permit accurate assessment of the problem
  • Operational plans are activated in accordance with local emergency management practices and procedures
       
Element: Manage an operations centre
  • Operations centre tasks are allocated and briefings are conducted in accordance with operational plans
  • Internal and external liaison networks are activated and maintained to ensure effective communication
  • Operations centre staff work is supervised to ensure it meets relevant OH&S and other regulatory requirements
  • Physical and financial resources are managed in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures
       
Element: Manage operational information
  • Operation centre staff are tasked to collect and collate operational information using standard operational procedures
  • Information flow is managed in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Operational information is analysed to modify and update plans and prioritise tasks in accordance with operational plans and policies
  • Regular and timely situation reports are raised and distributed in accordance with organisational standards
  • Radio and allied communication nets are established in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Message and information management systems are implemented and maintained to provide accurate operational records
       
Element: Make operational decisions
  • Extent of the operational area is promptly identified
  • Operational strategies are identified, assessed and implemented in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures
  • Hazards are identified and prioritised to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event
  • Termination of the operation is accomplished in accordance with operational standards
       
Element: Manage post operation activities
  • Debriefing requirements are met in accordance with organisational standards
  • Operational reports are prepared in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures
  • Training and operational planning review requirements are met 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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to plan and prepare for emergencies, to manage emergency operations and to manage post emergency operational activities.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated emergency contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and Defence requirements.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to an operations centre and an operating range and training area.

Guidance information for assessment

In all cases assessment should be supported by questions to assess knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly.

Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

conduct regular briefing and debriefing

encourage and support team members

establish an improvised operations centre

establish an operational plan and adapt the plan as circumstances change

identify operational areas of concern

maintain a calm approach under stress

manage communications within and between teams and organizations

participate as a team member

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

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

raise regular and timely situation reports

read and understand organisations policies, procedures

solve problems and make decisions

work in a team

Required Knowledge

communications 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

locally used information management and communications systems

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

principles of risk management

relevant OH&S and regulatory requirements

team work principles and strategies

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

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

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Operational information may include

Access and egress routes

Estimated duration of the emergency

Location of incidents

Nature and extent of the emergency

Number and nature of casualties

Other organisations involved

Potential hazards

Resources available

Weather forecast

Operational plans may include

Regional, state or national plans

Those in Range Standing Orders

User formation or unit instructions

Task allocation may be

An allocation of response teams based on resources available, competency and authority to act

Guided by the organisation's policies and assessments of tasks

Communication nets may include

HF, VHF and UHF radio systems

Internet or intranet links

Satellite phones

Telephone systems

Hazards may include

Adverse weather

Closed access routes

Environmental conditions

Hazardous materials

Limited access to resources

Protracted response operations

Utilities

Operational reports may include

Debrief reports

Organisational reports

Those required for coronial or other legal proceedings

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
Operational information is obtained and hazards are identified to permit accurate assessment of the problem 
Operational plans are activated in accordance with local emergency management practices and procedures 
Operations centre tasks are allocated and briefings are conducted in accordance with operational plans 
Internal and external liaison networks are activated and maintained to ensure effective communication 
Operations centre staff work is supervised to ensure it meets relevant OH&S and other regulatory requirements 
Physical and financial resources are managed in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures 
Operation centre staff are tasked to collect and collate operational information using standard operational procedures 
Information flow is managed in accordance with standard operating procedures 
Operational information is analysed to modify and update plans and prioritise tasks in accordance with operational plans and policies 
Regular and timely situation reports are raised and distributed in accordance with organisational standards 
Radio and allied communication nets are established in accordance with standard operating procedures 
Message and information management systems are implemented and maintained to provide accurate operational records 
Extent of the operational area is promptly identified 
Operational strategies are identified, assessed and implemented in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures 
Hazards are identified and prioritised to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event 
Termination of the operation is accomplished in accordance with operational standards 
Debriefing requirements are met in accordance with organisational standards 
Operational reports are prepared in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures 
Training and operational planning review requirements are met to enhance future operations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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