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

PUAOPE016 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage a multi-team sector

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAOPE016 - Manage a multi-team sector
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to manage a multi-team response at an incident which may be time critical and/or potentially threatening to life, property or the environment.An individual performing in this role has the title of Sector or Division Commander and/or Level 1 Operations Officer and is delegated responsibility by either the Incident Controller or Operations Officer. The individual is responsible for managing a sector or division at an incident. 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 Operations
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: Conduct assessment of incident
  • Initial briefing is obtained, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Risk assessment of all factors relevant to the sector is conducted
       
Element: Resources for the incident are identified
       
Element: Constraints which may impede the response are identified
       
Element: Initial response options are identified and assessed
       
Element: Take command of sector
  • Command of all sector personnel is established and maintained, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Communications systems are used, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Reporting processes are activated, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to provide continuous monitoring and evaluation of incident
       
Element: Implement operations portion of IAP
  • Incident Action Plan (IAP) is communicated to teams, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Resources are deployed within area of operations to ensure portion of the IAP is implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Operations are conducted and monitored, in accordance with the IAP
       
Element: Operational reports are issued, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Operations are modified, as required, to suit the situation
       
Element: Manage and monitor sector operations
  • Sector is managed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Safe work practices and health and welfare procedures and arrangements are implemented and monitored
       
Element: Strategies are implemented, and tactics are determined, in accordance with the IAP
       
Element: Team leaders are briefed on Incident Controller's intent and are tasked, in accordance with the IAP
       
Element: Specific tasks are reviewed and modified, as required
       
Element: Regular exchange of information is maintained within the chain of command on incident situation, progress, achievement of incident objectives and identified risks
       
Element: Unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with the Incident Controller's intent
       
Element: Situation reports are provided through the chain of command on required modification to the IAP, including additional resources required, surplus resources and hazards present
       
Element: Need for logistical support is identified and communicated through the chain of command
       
Element: IAP activities are coordinated with adjacent sectors
       
Element: Manage post incident operations
  • Resources are accounted for and demobilised, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Post operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Sector debriefing is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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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.

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.

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 is obtained, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
Command of all sector personnel is established and maintained, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
 
 
Incident Action Plan (IAP) is communicated to teams, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
 
Sector is managed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Resources are accounted for and demobilised, in accordance with organisational requirements 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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