ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Confirm logistics requirements

1.1 Resource requirements are clarified.

1.2 Location of resources required is confirmed.

1.3 Requests are verified and authority is confirmed.

1.4 Resource requirements are documented/logged, in accordance with agency requirements.

2. Procure logistics logged

2.1 Database is interrogated.

2.2 Currency of database is maintained.

2.3 Agency reference material is used, as appropriate.

2.4 Other agencies are contacted for resources as necessary.

2.5 Predetermined supplier list is accessed as required.

2.6 Appropriate resource is located.

2.7 Field is advised of procured resource/s.

3. Deploy logistics

3.1 Deployment method/s are determined and arranged.

3.2 Deployed logistics are tracked.

3.3 Feedback from the field is investigated and actioned where possible.

3.4 Documentation is completed as required.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate and listen effectively

operate under general direction and limited supervision

Required Knowledge

agency procedures and process for acquiring resources

agency resources

financial delegations approval

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)

resource caches

types of incidents

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:

meet demands requested from the field in a timely manner

access documentation and resources.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual or industry-approved multi-agency simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

emergency communications centre

database/information/reference sources.

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.

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.

Clarifying resource requirements may include:

colour

number

quantity

quality

size

specifications

timeframe

type

Reference material may include:

pre-incident plans

operational emergency plans

list of preferred contractors

telephone books

website

standard operating guidelines (SOGs)

Feedback from the field may include:

arrival of resources

resource suitability

resource tracking

timing