This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, procure and task human and physical resources for Search and Rescue (SAR), in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

The unit is applicable to individuals undertaking limited search and rescue activities in support of national SAR authorities. Team members and crews may be members of a range of government or non-government organisations and/or agencies.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Obtain required resources

1.1

Tasks are prioritised and analysed to determine resource requirements, in accordance with the rescue plan

1.2

Availability of required resources is determined using intelligence gathering methods

1.3

Strategies for obtaining required resources are identified and resources are obtained as determined by the necessities of the search and rescue activity, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2

Organise resources

2.1

Resources are assessed and allocated, in accordance with their suitability for the task, equipment carried and availability consistent with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

Resources are coordinated to ensure timely completion of tasks within physical and environmental constraints

2.3

Personnel are encouraged and motivated to complete tasks consistent with organisational policies and procedures

2.4

Personnel needs are continually reviewed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.5

Support considerations for personnel are taken into account, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.6

Resource needs are continually reviewed based on available intelligence

3

Liaise with supporting authorities

3.1

Contacts are identified in supporting authorities to facilitate liaison and cooperation

3.2

Details of contacts, resources and/or services are recorded and maintained, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.3

Role and support capabilities of other search and rescue authorities are determined through liaison and consultation and exchange of information, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.4

Procedures for activation, deactivation and advising other search and rescue authorities and/or organisations and agencies are initiated, in accordance with organisational policies

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Aviation Marine Search and Rescue

Aviation Marine Search and Rescue