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

PUAFIR401B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Obtain incident intelligence

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR401B - Obtain incident intelligence
Description This unit covers the competency required to acquire, record and communicate intelligence from an airborne, water or ground-based platform. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to personnel required to work in the field to collect, record and communicate information relevant to management of an incident to the Incident Management Team.
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: Prepare and plan for collection of intelligence
  • Briefing is obtained about operation in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  • Data applicable to the proposed operation is collected from relevant personnel and agencies
  • Intelligence resource kit is prepared based on operational requirements
  • Aircraft or vehicle is obtained and pilot or driver is briefed about the mission as per organisation's requirements
  • Information about task is collated including potential or actual hazards and values at risk
  • Mission planning is undertaken in accordance with organisation's requirements utilising relevant data
  • Safety briefing is obtained
       
Element: Collect and record information
  • Target locations are confirmed with applicable personnel and agencies
  • Site and en route hazards are identified
  • Information concerning the impact and status of selected incident strategies and tactics is collected
  • Data collected is recorded and documented in accordance with the organisation's requirements
       
Element: Interpret information collected
  • Implemented strategies and tactics are assessed to determine effectiveness of operations
  • Potential threats to values at risk and safety of personnel are monitored and assessed
  • Impact of environmental conditions on strategies, tactics and incident operations are evaluated
  • Alternative strategies and tactics are identified where required and conveyed to appropriate personnel
  • Ongoing operations are monitored and assessed
       
Element: Communicate and receive intelligence/ information
  • Information/data is accurately transferred to relevant operations personnel in accordance with the organisation's requirements and in a clear, concise and timely manner
  • Received intelligence is acted upon in accordance with the organisation's procedures and relevant regulatory authority requirements
  • Ongoing and updated operational intelligence is communicated in accordance with organisation's requirements
       
Element: Conclude operations
  • Operational data is recorded and documented in accordance with the organisation's requirements
  • Operational debrief is conducted and relevant documentation is provided in accordance with organisation's requirements
  • Effectiveness of operation is evaluated
       
Element: Review information collected
  • Data collected is reviewed for currency and relevance to ongoing operational activities.
  • Data gaps are identified for further intelligence gathering.
  • Data is organised so as to be intelligible by its target audience.
       
Element: Send and receive incident information
  • Information about target area is accurately communicated to relevant mission personnel in accordance with organisational requirements and in a clear, concise and timely manner.
  • Received information and instructions are acted upon in accordance with organisational procedures and relevant regulatory authority requirements.
       
Element: Conclude mission
  • Mission data is recorded and documented in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • Mission debrief is conducted and relevant documentation is provided in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • Effectiveness of mission is evaluated.
       


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.

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:

take action promptly – report accidents and incidents within regulatory and organisational requirements

access information relevant for planning intelligence

obtain, record and provide intelligence concerning incident control and response

select, prioritise, review and report information for the Incident Management Team to support incident response

clearly and concisely report incident intelligence using both written and verbal modes (including radio reports).

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments showing evidence of application of relevant workplace and emergency procedures including:

codes of practice

hazard policy and procedures

using technology, resources, equipment and intelligence gathering techniques

guidelines relating to safe and effective use of equipment, resources and facilities

communication processes with personnel

safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in simulated environments followed by assessment by an accredited operator from an aircraft or vehicle.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

actual or simulated aircraft or ground fire detection and reconnaissance situations

equipment, personnel, facilities etc. appropriate to incident intelligence gathering.

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 agency-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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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

effectively use communications equipment

read maps and plans

record incident information

use various techniques for incident intelligence gathering

Required Knowledge

communication processes

incident mitigation and treatments

incident type and behaviour

map and chart types

meteorology patterns

mission planning techniques and navigation processes

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.

Briefing may include:

information about additional aircraft/vehicles participating in mission including location

identification of relevant personnel

information about the mission including strategies and tactics

location of known hazards, restricted areas

reporting and recording requirements

role of organisation aircraft/vehicles in mission

selection of location

standard organisational briefing format

weather reports and forecasts

Relevant personnel and agencies may include:

Airservices Australia

aircraft operator

Bureau of Meteorology

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

incident management team personnel

information provided by the dispatching organisation

local government

persons with local knowledge

Intelligence resource kit may include:

aerial photographs

aviation and/or topographical maps

communications equipment

flight record sheets/spares/reporting forms

incident management kit

navigation equipment

personal effects

protractor

spare batteries

special hazard detection equipment

stationery supplies

weather reading equipment

writing equipment

Information about the mission may include:

impact on life, property and the environment

impact of strategies and tactics

location, nature, type and size of incident

location, suitability and adequacy of resources

potential risks and hazards

Potential or actual hazards may include:

aircraft, vehicle and other units

changing atmospheric conditions

dangerous goods or hazardous substances

effects of pollutants such as visibility and toxicity and water damage

erratic fire behaviour

fuel loads

malicious interference

overhead powerlines and towers

riverine and flash flooding

structural

topographical features

utility services

weather conditions, including changes to atmospheric condition

Mission planning may include:

calculating duration of mission

determining proposed and alternative routes

determining transport requirements

identifying hazards to personnel

identifying organisational requirements

incident size and location

location of known hazards

location of potential landing points/refuge points

logistical requirements

modes of communication

obtaining operational incident strategies and tactics

pilot or crew briefings

progress of suppression activities

resources on site

topographical features and impact on mission

Information about target area may include:

access and egress to target area

impact of implemented incident strategies and tactics

incident size and location

location of identified factors

potential hazards and safety of personnel

potential impact of environmental conditions

potential spread of affected area

progress of suppression activities

resource identification and tasking

resources on site

topographic and cadastral data

topographical features including slope and aspect and impact on mission

values and risks

vegetation

weather

Communicated may include:

email

face-to-face

geographical positioning system coordinates

maps and diagrams

telephone

written documents

Mission debrief may include:

critical incident stress debrief

mission analysis

performance evaluations

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
Briefing is obtained about operation in accordance with the organisation's requirements 
Data applicable to the proposed operation is collected from relevant personnel and agencies 
Intelligence resource kit is prepared based on operational requirements 
Aircraft or vehicle is obtained and pilot or driver is briefed about the mission as per organisation's requirements 
Information about task is collated including potential or actual hazards and values at risk 
Mission planning is undertaken in accordance with organisation's requirements utilising relevant data 
Safety briefing is obtained 
Target locations are confirmed with applicable personnel and agencies 
Site and en route hazards are identified 
Information concerning the impact and status of selected incident strategies and tactics is collected 
Data collected is recorded and documented in accordance with the organisation's requirements 
Implemented strategies and tactics are assessed to determine effectiveness of operations 
Potential threats to values at risk and safety of personnel are monitored and assessed 
Impact of environmental conditions on strategies, tactics and incident operations are evaluated 
Alternative strategies and tactics are identified where required and conveyed to appropriate personnel 
Ongoing operations are monitored and assessed 
Information/data is accurately transferred to relevant operations personnel in accordance with the organisation's requirements and in a clear, concise and timely manner 
Received intelligence is acted upon in accordance with the organisation's procedures and relevant regulatory authority requirements 
Ongoing and updated operational intelligence is communicated in accordance with organisation's requirements 
Operational data is recorded and documented in accordance with the organisation's requirements 
Operational debrief is conducted and relevant documentation is provided in accordance with organisation's requirements 
Effectiveness of operation is evaluated 
Data collected is reviewed for currency and relevance to ongoing operational activities. 
Data gaps are identified for further intelligence gathering. 
Data is organised so as to be intelligible by its target audience. 
Information about target area is accurately communicated to relevant mission personnel in accordance with organisational requirements and in a clear, concise and timely manner. 
Received information and instructions are acted upon in accordance with organisational procedures and relevant regulatory authority requirements. 
Mission data is recorded and documented in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Mission debrief is conducted and relevant documentation is provided in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Effectiveness of mission is evaluated. 

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