This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to manage a multi-team response at an incident which may be time critical and/or potentially threatening to life, property or the environment.

An individual performing in this role has the title of Sector or Division Commander and/or Level 1 Operations Officer and is delegated responsibility by either the Incident Controller or Operations Officer. The individual is responsible for managing a sector or division at an incident.

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

Conduct assessment of incident

1.1

Initial briefing is obtained, in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2

Risk assessment of all factors relevant to the sector is conducted

1.3

Resources for the incident are identified

1.4

Constraints which may impede the response are identified

1.5

Initial response options are identified and assessed

2

Take command of sector

2.1

Command of all sector personnel is established and maintained, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

Communications systems are used, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.3

Reporting processes are activated, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to provide continuous monitoring and evaluation of incident

3

Implement operations portion of IAP

3.1

Incident Action Plan (IAP) is communicated to teams, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2

Resources are deployed within area of operations to ensure portion of the IAP is implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.3

Operations are conducted and monitored, in accordance with the IAP

3.4

Operational reports are issued, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.5

Operations are modified, as required, to suit the situation

4

Manage and monitor sector operations

4.1

Sector is managed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.2

Safe work practices and health and welfare procedures and arrangements are implemented and monitored

4.3

Strategies are implemented, and tactics are determined, in accordance with the IAP

4.4

Team leaders are briefed on Incident Controller's intent and are tasked, in accordance with the IAP

4.5

Specific tasks are reviewed and modified, as required

4.6

Regular exchange of information is maintained within the chain of command on incident situation, progress, achievement of incident objectives and identified risks

4.7

Unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with the Incident Controller's intent

4.8

Situation reports are provided through the chain of command on required modification to the IAP, including additional resources required, surplus resources and hazards present

4.9

Need for logistical support is identified and communicated through the chain of command

4.10

IAP activities are coordinated with adjacent sectors

5

Manage post incident operations

5.1

Resources are accounted for and demobilised, in accordance with organisational requirements

5.2

Post operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.3

Sector debriefing is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures

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.

Public Safety

Operations