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

PUASES008A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake storm and water damage operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASES008A - Undertake storm and water damage operations
Description This unit covers the competency required to undertake storm and water damage operations as a member of a response team.This unit replaces PUASES001B Undertake storm and water damage operations.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to persons 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.Similar damage characteristics can also result from other causes, such as vehicles crashing into properties.Storm damage operations can involve damage to trees and structures.Flooding, whether caused by slow river rise, storm waters, storm surge or flash flooding, has similar impact in terms of water damage. Techniques for minimising the effects of water entry are common to storm, flood and other water damage events.Evacuation and rescue by boat are not dealt with as part of this unit.
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 for storm and water operations
  • Operation and task information is obtained through situational awareness and command structure at an incident site
  • Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken as required by organisational policies and procedures
  • Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked to ensure it is ready for operational use
  • Personal protective equipment is selected and worn
  • Work area isolation methods are applied to ensure safety in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Support for safe and timely evacuation is provided, as required
       
Element: Provide information which assists with operations
  • Liaison with stakeholders is undertaken to provide information which increases awareness of situation, safety and facilitate operational requirements
  • Information is provided to team leader, as required
       
Element: Undertake storm and water operations
  • Own safety is ensured when undertaking and completing operational tasks by working safely in conjunction with others
  • Debris is removed, cleared and/or controlled to minimise risk of injury and further damage, and safe access to and from incident site is provided
  • Techniques for temporary repairs and/or improvised support are applied in accordance with organisational standard operating procedures to buildings or structures to make safe, minimise further damage and maximise safety
  • Sandbagging techniques are used to minimise further damage
  • Water diversions are created to mitigate the effects of damage, as required
  • Rescue operation of teammember/s is performed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Support is provided to personnel undertaking roof repairs and/or working at height through the set up, placement and access to appropriate tools and equipment
  • Trees causing a hazard to life or property are secured, removed and/or reported according to organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Complete operations
  • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturer's guidelines
  • Equipment failure and/or deficiency is reported according to organisational procedures
  • Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported
  • Information required for operational documentation and equipment logs is contributed to
  • Debrief is participated in as required by organisational policies and procedures
       


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:

perform effective temporary structural weather proofing techniques to minimise further damage and to make safe

use mitigation techniques to minimise and/or restrict water damage

support roof/height operations to complete operations effectively.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during exercises and/or incidences reflecting environmental variance in a simulated emergency environment or on-the-job.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed completing storm damage and flood mitigation operations, exercises or scenarios as a member of a team acting under direction and general supervision.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

incident, exercise or simulation, or series of tasks

equipment used in storm and water damage operations

response team.

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

communicate with stakeholders, specifically in relation to situational awareness, safety and operational requirements

construct sandbag barriers

construct temporary repairs

identify and use tools, generators, ladders, lighting

remove debris safely

return equipment to operational readiness after use

take precautions against electrical hazards

use initiative to operate effectively under direction

wear appropriate personal protective equipment correctly

work safely

work with others in a team

Required Knowledge

anchors (constructed or improvised)

hazard identification and risk control techniques

height operations

legal issues surrounding entry into property or workplace

legislation relevant to storm and water operations

relevant emergency public information and warning strategies

relevant occupational health and safety principles and practices

relevant 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)

resources to assist with communicating with members of the community

roof safety systems

storm and water damage mitigation techniques

structural safety considerations

support agencies

types of pumps and power tools

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.

Operation and task information may include:

access and egress routes

command, control and coordination arrangements

extent and nature of damage

location, magnitude and type of event

potential hazards

weather forecast

Situational awareness may include:

systematic information seeking process where operational task information is gathered, monitored and reassessed and includes:

damage found

evacuation of immediate area

evacuation plan

hazard assessment

hazardous trees

height

identification of underlying hazards

scene assessment

size up

walk around/inspection of site

water levels

Hazards may include:

adverse weather (particularly high winds and rain)

animals and insects

contaminants/chemical/biological

damaged structures

debris

equipment

fatigue and/or operational stress

hazardous materials

mud

night/low light operations

people

terrain

threatening trees

time pressure

traffic

weather - hot/cold, wet/wind

utilities including electricity, gas, water and sewerage

Equipment may include:

anchors

chainsaws/polesaws

generators

hand tools (crowbars, hammers, handsaws, knives, loppers, nails, pliers, screwdrivers, screws, snips)

ladders

lighting

personal protective equipment

petrol and electric

power tools (including drills, reciprocating saw, nail guns, circular saws, tech drivers)

props (acrow props) and shoring materials

roof safety kit

ropes

sandbags and sand bagging machines

submersible and non-submersible pumps

timber batten

timber sheeting

water proofing materials plus their fixings (tarpaulins, plastic sheeting)

water proofing tapes and sealant materials

Work area isolation methods may include:

placement of barrier

placement of safety cones, demarcation tapes and flashing beacons

Evacuation may include:

using readily available transport

Stakeholders may include:

crew members

home owner/s

members of household

other agencies

team leader

Information may include:

self-help provided to householders either directly or over the telephone

warnings provided face-to-face or over the telephone to householders, by public address systems, such as loud-hailers as defined by operations managers and delivered under direction

Working safely may include:

Avoiding exposure to contaminated water and mud where possible

Identifying possible structural safety issues

Manual handing

Monitoring and re-assessing

Personal protective equipment

Prompt treatment and reporting of injuries

Public control

Risk assessment

Universal precautions against infection

Techniques for temporary repairs may include:

coverings

external and internal weatherproofing

replacement

ropes

sealing

stapling

shoring

tape

tarping

tie off/securing

Sandbagging may include:

constructing walls

constructing water diversion

filling by hand

filling by machine

stacking

using as weights/holding down

Water diversions may include:

earth walls

fabricated barriers

laying of sandbags

pumping

salvaged material

synthetic materials

tarps/plastic

trenching

Rescue operation of team member/s may include:

casualty handling

casualty packaging

extrication

rescue of a team member from height

Set up, placement and access to appropriate tools and equipment may include:

ladders (care and use), climbing techniques, types of ladders, placement/set up, safety, stabilisation, alternatives

lighting placement such as set up, use of generators, placement, types of lighting (torches, portable lighting, headlamps)

Operational documentation may include:

incident report

injury reporting

log books

notice to occupant

risk assessment

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
Operation and task information is obtained through situational awareness and command structure at an incident site 
Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken as required by organisational policies and procedures 
Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked to ensure it is ready for operational use 
Personal protective equipment is selected and worn 
Work area isolation methods are applied to ensure safety in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Support for safe and timely evacuation is provided, as required 
Liaison with stakeholders is undertaken to provide information which increases awareness of situation, safety and facilitate operational requirements 
Information is provided to team leader, as required 
Own safety is ensured when undertaking and completing operational tasks by working safely in conjunction with others 
Debris is removed, cleared and/or controlled to minimise risk of injury and further damage, and safe access to and from incident site is provided 
Techniques for temporary repairs and/or improvised support are applied in accordance with organisational standard operating procedures to buildings or structures to make safe, minimise further damage and maximise safety 
Sandbagging techniques are used to minimise further damage 
Water diversions are created to mitigate the effects of damage, as required 
Rescue operation of teammember/s is performed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Support is provided to personnel undertaking roof repairs and/or working at height through the set up, placement and access to appropriate tools and equipment 
Trees causing a hazard to life or property are secured, removed and/or reported according to organisational policies and procedures 
Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to organisational standards and manufacturer's guidelines 
Equipment failure and/or deficiency is reported according to organisational procedures 
Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported 
Information required for operational documentation and equipment logs is contributed to 
Debrief is participated in as required by organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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