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

PUASES010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan, activate and maintain a communications network

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASES010 - Plan, activate and maintain a communications network
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to plan, activate and maintain a communications network in routine and operational situations. It informs the roles and responsibilities of individuals who plan, activate and maintain a communications network. The unit is applicable to emergency services personnel, conservation and land management agencies, tourism operators, search and rescue operators, local government agencies, contractors and volunteer organisations.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: Identify operational communication needs
  • Operational communications considerations and requirements are identified, based on operational needs
       
Element: Operational and task information is used to determine communication network and equipment requirements
       
Element: Agencies, organisations and individuals involved in the operation are identified
       
Element: Established arrangements and equipment for communication are identified
       
Element: Hazards and environmental conditions likely to impact on communication are identified, assessed and controlled
       
Element: Establish communications plan
  • Communications plan is prepared based on identified operational communication needs
       
Element: Appropriate communication strategies and equipment are included in the communications plan and network
       
Element: Personnel are briefed on communications plan details
       
Element: Communications plan is implemented, monitored and modified to meet changes in operational situation
       
Element: Activate and maintain communication network
  • Prior to activation of the communications plan the communication network is set up and tested, with faults identified and addressed
       
Element: Communication network is activated
       
Element: Communication network performance is monitored, analysed and adjusted to ensure effective and efficient communications
       
Element: Communication network is modified to meet changes in operational situation and network capacity
       
Element: Terminate communication network
  • Communication network is closed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and operational requirements
       
Element: Communication network is dismantled and refurbished, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Maintenance requirements are recognised, recorded and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Efficiency of the communications plan and network is reviewed
       

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
Operational communications considerations and requirements are identified, based on operational needs 
 
 
 
 
Communications plan is prepared based on identified operational communication needs 
 
 
 
Prior to activation of the communications plan the communication network is set up and tested, with faults identified and addressed 
 
 
 
Communication network is closed, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and operational requirements 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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