Application
This unit describes the skills required to plan, prepare and manage emergency operations in a training area or a range.
This unit was developed for Defence personnel who work in range management and range control but may be relevant to others who work in this field.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under direct and indirect supervision, while performing specific tasks, in mostly unpredictable contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for operations | 1.1 Obtain operational information to conduct an accurate assessment of the problem. 1.2 Identify hazards. 1.3 Activate operational plans. |
2. Manage an operations centre | 2.1 Allocate operations centre tasks and conduct briefings. 2.2 Activate and maintain internal and external liaison networks. 2.3 Supervise operations centre staff. 2.4 Manage physical and financial resources. |
3. Manage operational information | 3.1 Organise operation centre staff to collect and collate information. 3.2 Manage information flow, analyse information and update plans. 3.3 Raise and distribute regular situation reports. 3.4 Establish radio and allied communication nets. 3.5 Implement and maintain message and information management systems to provide accurate operational records. |
4. Make operational decisions | 4.1 Identify the extent of the operational area. 4.2 Identify, assess and implement operational strategies in accordance with local emergency management arrangements and standard operating procedures. 4.3 Identify and prioritise hazards to ensure that the response is appropriate to the type and scale of the event. 4.4 Terminate the operation. |
5. Manage post operation activities | 5.1 Conduct post-operation debriefing and prepare operation reports. 5.2 Review training and operational planning to enhance future operations. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
conducting regular briefings and debriefings
establishing an improvised operations centre
establishing an operational plan and adapting the plan as circumstances change
identifying operational areas of concern
managing communications within and between teams and organisations
planning for emergency response, including the setting up of appropriate control and coordination structures
raising regular situation reports
reading and understanding organisations policies and procedures
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
communication equipment and systems
composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members
emergency plans
local alert and warning systems
local documentation requirements
local operating procedures
local operational briefing and debriefing procedures
locally available resources, their capabilities and access to them
nature of local hazards and plans, including effects on the provision of communications
principles of risk management
relevant WHS and regulatory requirements
team work principles and strategies
written communication to a level required to complete workplace documentation and reports
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Range