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PUASAR004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement and monitor USAR operation plans

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASAR004 - Implement and monitor USAR operation plans
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to establish and manage operational priorities for a deployed Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. USAR team leaders implement and monitor operational plans developed for the USAR team.The unit is applicable to personnel performing roles within USAR management teams who are responsible for implementing and monitoring USAR operations plans. Compliance with legislative or regulatory requirements of Australian jurisdictions or the host country may be required. Authorisation to perform this role is subject to organisational policies and procedures.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 Search and Rescue
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: Interpret results of structural triage from area of operations
  • USAR team is briefed on operations portion of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) using Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration/logistics, Command/control and Safety (SMEACS) format
       
Element: Results of structural triage are analysed and resources are assigned to the area of operations
       
Element: Establish and manage base of operations
  • Location for base of operations is confirmed, in accordance with Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team requirements
       
Element: Base of operations is established; base camp manager is appointed and arrangements are communicated to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Resources for base of operations are acquired and allocated, as required, and tasks are delegated to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Base of operations and resources are managed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Security arrangements, fire protection and evacuation arrangements are identified and communicated to USAR team
       
Element: Personnel working within base of operations are briefed on key responsibilities and operational priorities, including accountabilities
       
Element: Manage deployed USAR team
  • USAR team communication and welfare plans are disseminated to relevant personnel and are implemented and monitored
       
Element: USAR team personnel are tasked with collecting and recording of operational information
       
Element: Internal and external reporting arrangements for the USAR team are established and information flow is monitored to ensure it is accurate, timely and relevant
       
Element: Information management systems are utilised to maintain operational data and records
       
Element: Media requests are managed, in accordance with the media plan and, where required, a media liaison officer is appointed
       
Element: USAR team logistics is managed through the appointment of a logistics officer with delegated financial responsibilities
       
Element: Financial expenditure for the deployed team is managed and appropriate financial control measures are implemented
       
Element: Liaison arrangements are managed, through the appointment of a liaison officer, as required
       
Element: Manage implementation of and monitor USAR operations portion of IAP
  • Preparation of the USAR operations portion of the IAP is managed, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Implementation of the USAR operations portion of the IAP is managed, in accordance with organisational requirements and for consistency with the approved IAP
       
Element: Plan and actions to ensure the safety, health and welfare of USAR team members at an incident are communicated to relevant personnel and are implemented and monitored
       
Element: Identified risks are mitigated within the scope of USAR operations and safe work practices are monitored and adhered to
       
Element: Ongoing liaison is maintained with supervisor about incident situation, process towards achievement of allocated tasks, IAP modifications, additional resources requirements and significant events occurring
       
Element: Ongoing liaison is maintained with USAR team regarding work progress, resource status, needs, location and any significant changes or emerging risks
       
Element: Regular and timely reports are prepared and distributed to relevant personnel
       
Element: Activities with adjacent areas of operation are coordinated, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Log of activities and decisions is kept and maintained throughout deployment
       
Element: Reassign USAR rescuers
  • Resources are reassigned to different worksites or teams, in accordance with emergency management arrangements
       
Element: Reconnaissance deployment briefing is conducted for reassigned rescue personnel
       
Element: Reassigned rescue personnel are deployed and reconnaissance operations are supervised and managed
       
Element: Demobilise or evacuate USAR team
  • USAR team demobilisation plan is communicated to relevant personnel, implemented and monitored
       
Element: Disposal, donation and decontamination of equipment and resources is implemented, in accordance with the approved plan
       
Element: USAR team evacuation plan is implemented, as required, in conjunction with mobilisation preplanning processes
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
USAR team is briefed on operations portion of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) using Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration/logistics, Command/control and Safety (SMEACS) format 
 
Location for base of operations is confirmed, in accordance with Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
USAR team communication and welfare plans are disseminated to relevant personnel and are implemented and monitored 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preparation of the USAR operations portion of the IAP is managed, in accordance with organisational requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Resources are reassigned to different worksites or teams, in accordance with emergency management arrangements 
 
 
USAR team demobilisation plan is communicated to relevant personnel, implemented and monitored 
 
 

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