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PUASES008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake storm and water damage operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASES008 - Undertake storm and water damage operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake storm and water damage operations as a member of a response team.Flooding whether caused by slow river rise, storm water, storm surge or flash flooding, has a similar impact in terms of water damage. Techniques for minimising the effects of water entry into properties are common to storm, flood and other water damage events.The unit applies to personnel responding as a member of a team to storm and/or water damage operations in rural and urban environments which can range in intensity and impact from localised thunderstorm or windstorm events to tropical cyclones. Evacuation and rescue by boat are not considered in this unit.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 SES Sector
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: Complete operations
  • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  • Equipment failure and/or deficiency is reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to relevant personnel
  • Information for operational documentation and equipment logs is contributed to
  • Debriefing is participated in, as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Prepare for storm and water operations
  • Operation and task information is obtained through situational awareness and command structure at an incident site
       
Element: Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked to ensure it is ready for operational use
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and appropriately worn
       
Element: Work area isolation methods are applied to ensure safety, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Support for safe and timely evacuation is provided
       
Element: Provide information which assists with operations
  • Liaison with stakeholders is undertaken to provide information which increases awareness of incident situation, safety and to facilitate operational requirements
       
Element: Information is provided to crew/team leader
       
Element: Undertake storm and water operations
  • Safety is ensured when undertaking and completing operational tasks, by working safely in conjunction with other team members
       
Element: Debris is removed, cleared and/or controlled to minimise risk of injury and any further damage to structure and to ensure safe access to and from incident site
       
Element: Techniques for temporary repairs and/or improvised support are applied, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Sandbagging techniques are used to minimise further damage
       
Element: Water diversions are created to mitigate the effects of damage
       
Element: Support is provided to personnel undertaking roof repairs and/or working at height through the setup, placement and access to appropriate tools and equipment
       
Element: Trees causing a hazard to life or property are secured, removed and/or reported, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Equipment failure and/or deficiency is reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to relevant personnel
       
Element: Information for operational documentation and equipment logs is contributed to
       
Element: Debriefing is participated in, as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       

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
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
Equipment failure and/or deficiency is reported, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to relevant personnel 
Information for operational documentation and equipment logs is contributed to 
Debriefing is participated in, as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Operation and task information is obtained through situational awareness and command structure at an incident site 
 
 
 
 
 
Liaison with stakeholders is undertaken to provide information which increases awareness of incident situation, safety and to facilitate operational requirements 
 
Safety is ensured when undertaking and completing operational tasks, by working safely in conjunction with other team members 
 
 
 
 
 
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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