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

PUAFIR410A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide safety advice at a rural_land management incident

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR410A - Provide safety advice at a rural_land management incident
Description This unit covers the competency required to provide safety advice at a rural/land management incident. 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 a wildfire/land management field based Safety Advisor who is responsible for providing advice to commanders or supervisors about safety issues and implementation of safety procedures at a rural/land management incident.This unit also involves observing potential or existing hazards and providing advice on available and viable risk management options.The authorisation and authorities of this role is subject to organisational policies and procedures.Providing a safe working environment is the shared responsibility of each member of the Incident Management Team (IMT) and all personnel at the incident, within the area of their responsibility. People working at an incident have responsibility for their own safety as well as the safety of the people with whom they work.
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: Contribute to the safety, health and welfare of personnel involved in an incident
  • Initial briefing and regular updates are obtained from Incident Controller or relevant person
  • Safety, health and welfare priorities are obtained and confirmed with supervisor throughout the incident
  • Requirements for safety, health and welfare at an incident are identified
  • Information relating to safety, health and welfare is collected, collated and analysed as required
  • Safety, health and welfare of operational and other associated personnel is monitored and reviewed throughout an incident
  • Mitigation strategies for risks that may not have been controlled elsewhere in the planning process are identified and developed
       
Element: Support incident action planning
  • Distribution of Incident Action Plan (IAP) is monitored to ensure it reaches all personnel as required and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
  • Provision of adequate maps and sector assignment orders to ground staff is monitored and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel
  • Briefings are participated in and assessed to ensure appropriate safety messages are conveyed, and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel as required
  • Issues addressing health, safety and welfare of personnel are identified to assist in the preparation of the IAP for the next shift
       
Element: Support operations at an incident
  • Supervisors are assisted to identify any outlying operations where they are responsible for health, safety and welfare
  • Information about the development of the incident is regularly obtained
  • Potential or developing risks to health, safety or welfare of personnel are identified and revised risk analysis is undertaken from information obtained
  • Supervisors are assisted to monitor the correct application of safe working practices and correct wearing of personal protective equipment
  • Implementation of the Communications Plan is monitored for effectiveness and adequacy
  • Reporting of safety events is monitored
  • Safety issues are promoted to incident personnel and required mediums for such promotion are assessed to ensure they are used effectively
  • Safety events and investigations are participated in and recommendations are made as required
  • Incoming field safety advisor is briefed
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Log of activities is maintained
  • Information is compiled to facilitate preparation of an end of tour-of-duty summary report
  • Information is compiled for participation in incident debrief or other performance improvement forums
       


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:

work as part of a team

recognise issues, activities and events that require Safety Advisor action

participate in initial safety event investigation.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

actual or simulated workplace environments

relevant agency-specific policies, procedures, standards, practices and guidelines.

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

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

assess situations effectively

implement risk management based decisions with regards to incident safety

maintain awareness of active and developing situations

manage and communicate information effectively

promote a positive safety culture among personnel

Required Knowledge

agency jurisdiction

agency specific standards, policies, practices, procedures, standard operating procedures and guidelines

hazard identification that could be encountered at the type of incident

incident/accident investigation and reporting processes and procedures

incident management reporting structure

operational procedures, practices and implementation, e.g. LACES

organisational policies and procedures (such as relevant legislation; 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)

relevant legislation

risk assessment and management principles

situation, mission, execution, administration, commands (SMEAC) briefings

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.

Initial briefing may include:

Current situation

Objectives and strategies

Potential OH&S issues

Potential public health and environmental risks

Planning process may include:

Communications Plan

Incident Action Plan

Medical Plan

Traffic Plan

Relevant personnel may include:

Incident Controller

IMT

Line supervisor

Officers representing other agencies and support organisations

Operational personnel

Personnel involved in or affected by a health, safety or welfare incident

Section managers

Unit managers/leaders

Outlying operations may include:

Air bases

Camps

Traffic control points

Safety event may include:

Accident

Breach of safety requirements/procedures

Near miss/hit

OH&S incident

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
Initial briefing and regular updates are obtained from Incident Controller or relevant person 
Safety, health and welfare priorities are obtained and confirmed with supervisor throughout the incident 
Requirements for safety, health and welfare at an incident are identified 
Information relating to safety, health and welfare is collected, collated and analysed as required 
Safety, health and welfare of operational and other associated personnel is monitored and reviewed throughout an incident 
Mitigation strategies for risks that may not have been controlled elsewhere in the planning process are identified and developed 
Distribution of Incident Action Plan (IAP) is monitored to ensure it reaches all personnel as required and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel 
Provision of adequate maps and sector assignment orders to ground staff is monitored and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel 
Briefings are participated in and assessed to ensure appropriate safety messages are conveyed, and issues identified are reported to relevant personnel as required 
Issues addressing health, safety and welfare of personnel are identified to assist in the preparation of the IAP for the next shift 
Supervisors are assisted to identify any outlying operations where they are responsible for health, safety and welfare 
Information about the development of the incident is regularly obtained 
Potential or developing risks to health, safety or welfare of personnel are identified and revised risk analysis is undertaken from information obtained 
Supervisors are assisted to monitor the correct application of safe working practices and correct wearing of personal protective equipment 
Implementation of the Communications Plan is monitored for effectiveness and adequacy 
Reporting of safety events is monitored 
Safety issues are promoted to incident personnel and required mediums for such promotion are assessed to ensure they are used effectively 
Safety events and investigations are participated in and recommendations are made as required 
Incoming field safety advisor is briefed 
Log of activities is maintained 
Information is compiled to facilitate preparation of an end of tour-of-duty summary report 
Information is compiled for participation in incident debrief or other performance improvement forums 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR410A - Provide safety advice at a rural_land management incident
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PUAFIR410A - Provide safety advice at a rural_land management incident

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