This unit applies to members of air search and rescue teams working in the air. Team members and crews may be members of a range of government and/or non-government agencies.
Not applicable.
1 Prepare for search operations | 1.1 Operational briefing is obtained from relevant search and rescueauthority. 1.2 Aircraft is configured and loaded in accordance with requirements and pilot-in-command instructions. 1.3 Involvement in briefings is undertaken. 1.4 Incident information is used to determine personal equipment needed for search operation. |
2 Conduct search operations | 2.1 Scanning distance is identified and aircraft windows are marked. 2.2 Search briefing is reviewed en route to task area. 2.3 Impediments toeffectiveobservation techniques are identified and appropriate adjustments made. 2.4 Observation technique is applied. 2.5 Search equipment is operated to maximise sighting and identification effectiveness. |
3 Investigate sightings | 3.1 Sightings are reported and maintained. 3.2 Sightings are investigated. 3.3 Sightings are logged and communicated to the relevant search and rescue authority. |
4 Communicate outcome search | 4.1 Signals are identified. 4.2 Communications are logged and communicated to the relevant search and rescue authority. |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills The ability to: communicate information clearly within the search team make decisions based on available information select and use available technology appropriate to the search task |
Required Knowledge basic understanding of search planning basic understanding of the physiology of sight understanding of factors which may indicate evidence of a search target understanding of observation techniques and procedures understanding of signalling/message equipment and procedures understanding of target marking equipment and procedures |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Knowledge and skill in the safe dispatch of target marking and communications equipment from aircraft in flight. Consistency in performance In order to assess these performance criteria it may be necessary for evidence to be collected over a period of time. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Evidence can be collected on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation. Specific resources for assessment An appropriate training location/venue. Access to aircraft and equipment required for learning and assessment activities. Flight operations for learning/skills development and assessment. |
Guidance information for assessment | Assessment with the following units would help meet aspects of holistic assessment: PUAAMS001B Work in an aviation environment PUAEME001B Provide emergency care PUATEA001B Work in a team PUATE003B Lead, manage and develop teams PUATEA004C Work effectively in a public safety organisation |
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. | |
Relevant search and rescue authorities may include: | rescue coordination centre state and territory SAR authority pilot-in-command |
Impediments to effective observation techniques may include: | aircraft structure glare dirty or damaged windows weather environmental conditions aircraft flight angle |
Search equipment may include: | binoculars and other magnification equipment radar infra-red radio direction finding equipment video/camera equipment night vision equipment |
Sightings may include: | debris damaged or discoloured vegetation oil slicks reflections lights smoke burned areas unusual colours, shapes or movements in the environment floating objects |
Signals may include: | ground to air emergency signal code international code of signals signal panels Morse code improvised signals |
Aviation marine search and rescue.
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.