PUAEMR019A - Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements Competency Mapping Template

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

PUAEMR019A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024

Qualification	-	Unit of Competency	PUAEMR019A - Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements
Description	This unit covers the competency required to coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements.
Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills. Pre-requisite Unit/sNil
Learning Outcomes and Application	The application of this unit would inform roles and responsibilities of individuals responsible for the coordination of emergency management activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements. The requirements for the testing of emergency management arrangements may be driven by multiple legislative, organisational policy or incident contexts.Applicable roles and jobs may involve emergency management, business continuity, risk management, emergency services liaison and event management.
Duration and Setting	X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites	Not applicable.
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: Confirm exercise objectives stipulated indocumentation	Exercise stakeholder requirements are confirmed Exercise objectives and outcomes are confirmed Relevant exercise style, plan, activity schedule and budget are identified and confirmed
Element: Manage exercise activities	Activity personnel are identified and liaised with as required Exercise management team is formed As specified in exercise plan, exercise site preparation and familiarisation are ensured Briefings are prepared and delivered to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives, outcomes and activities Confirmation and management of resources required to conduct exercise activities is ensured Use of exercise documentation to initiate and facilitate the conduct of the exercise is ensured Exercise security and safety requirements are coordinated
Element: Ensure provision of media and community information	Community information strategy is developed and distributed to stakeholders Media agencies and relevant communities are advised in line with the community information strategy Media liaison function is established to support the community information strategy
Element: Evaluate outcomes against exercise objectives	Post exercise debriefings are conducted and feedback is provided Exercise feedback is collated, recorded analysed and issues identified Preparation of exercise report is ensured Recommendations are prepared and submitted to exercise design team and planning team, and stakeholders

Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to: provide the community with appropriate and timely information oversee all aspects of an exercise. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of activity contexts including multi-agency incidents of varying complexity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated environment. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: resources relevant to the exercise activities.

Method of assessment	In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include: direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions.

Submission Requirements

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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

communicate in a group setting

consult with stakeholders

manage and direct activity personnel

plan and deliver briefings and debriefings

provide feedback

undertake risk management

Required Knowledge

emergency management concepts and principles

legislative and regulatory arrangements relative to emergency management

organisational policies and procedures (such as 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)

problem solving and decision making techniques

project management principles

state/territory and agency plans and procedures


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.
Documentation may include	Activity inputs (general idea) Activity notification Activity management checklists Assessor documentation Evaluation checklist Evidence collection templates Exercise injects General instruction Incident action plans Meeting details Risk assessments Risk action plans Safety instructions Special idea Specific inputs Timetable/schedule of events Umpire documentation
Stakeholders may include	Client groups Community groups Industry groups Members of the public Politicians Public and private sector organisations Staff
Exercise objectives and outcomes may include	Assessing and demonstrating the capability of individuals/teams and systems/arrangements Assessing system/s performance Auditing performance Education Enhanced emergency management arrangements Evaluating emergency management plans Evaluating individuals/teams/facilities/systems Evaluating risk treatment strategies Exploring issues Improving team cohesion Meeting legislative and/or state/territory requirements Promoting awareness Testing effectiveness/efficiency of emergency management plans/arrangements Validating training outcomes
Activity personnel may include	Activity director Administrative/welfare personnel to support learning and assessment tools Assessors/umpires Casualty simulators Directing staff/coordinators/facilitators Exercise facilitator Exercise management team First responders Liaison officers Logistics officer Participants Public relations staff Role player liaison officers Safety officers Support personnel
Activities may include	Case studies Discussion exercises Distributed interactive software Field exercises Functional centre exercises (specific task environments within the workplace) Multimedia Role plays Scenario analyses Scenario storylines including general and special ideas Simulation exercises Tactical exercise without troops (TEWT)
Resources may include	Activity communications Catering Equipment Facilities Finance First aid personnel Guest/specialist speaker Medical supplies and personnel Personnel Presenter Responders or victims with experience of an emergency Response guide Safety advisor Transport Welfare
Exercise report may include	Acknowledgements Attachments (referee reports, notes of hot and full debrief) Exercise aim and objectives Exercise critique Exercise scenario Executive summary Introduction Outline of exercise team Participating organisations Participating volunteers Recommendations Sequence of events Summary Table of contents

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
Exercise stakeholder requirements are confirmed
Exercise objectives and outcomes are confirmed
Relevant exercise style, plan, activity schedule and budget are identified and confirmed
Activity personnel are identified and liaised with as required
Exercise management team is formed
As specified in exercise plan, exercise site preparation and familiarisation are ensured
Briefings are prepared and delivered to stakeholders reflecting exercise objectives, outcomes and activities
Confirmation and management of resources required to conduct exercise activities is ensured
Use of exercise documentation to initiate and facilitate the conduct of the exercise is ensured
Exercise security and safety requirements are coordinated
Community information strategy is developed and distributed to stakeholders
Media agencies and relevant communities are advised in line with the community information strategy
Media liaison function is established to support the community information strategy
Post exercise debriefings are conducted and feedback is provided
Exercise feedback is collated, recorded analysed and issues identified
Preparation of exercise report is ensured
Recommendations are prepared and submitted to exercise design team and planning team, and stakeholders

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAEMR019A - Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

Assessor name:

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Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

PUAEMR019A - Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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

PUAEMR019A Mapping and Delivery Guide Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAEMR019A - Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

PUAEMR019A - Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

PUAEMR019A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate and evaluate activities which exercise elements of emergency management arrangements

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024