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Evidence Guide: POLSAR008 - Undertake initial search and rescue actions

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POLSAR008 - Undertake initial search and rescue actions

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan initial search and rescue actions

  1. Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.
  2. Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.
  3. Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.
  4. Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.
Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.

Completed
Date:

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Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify search area

  1. Identify last known position of the target.
  2. Apply search planning models.
  3. Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.
  4. Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.
Identify last known position of the target.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply search planning models.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct initial search and rescue activities

  1. Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.
  2. Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.
  3. Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.
  4. Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct briefings

  1. Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.
  2. Collate information to develop briefings.
  3. Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.
  4. Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.
Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collate information to develop briefings.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan initial search and rescue actions

  1. Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.
  2. Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.
  3. Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.
  4. Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.
Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify search area

  1. Identify last known position of the target.
  2. Apply search planning models.
  3. Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.
  4. Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.
Identify last known position of the target.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply search planning models.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct initial search and rescue activities

  1. Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.
  2. Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.
  3. Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.
  4. Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.
Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct briefings

  1. Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.
  2. Collate information to develop briefings.
  3. Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.
  4. Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.
Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collate information to develop briefings.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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. Plan initial search and rescue actions

1.1 Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.

1.2 Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.

1.3 Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.

1.4 Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.

2. Identify search area

2.1 Identify last known position of the target.

2.2 Apply search planning models.

2.3 Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.

2.4 Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.

3. Conduct initial search and rescue activities

3.1 Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.

3.2 Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.

3.3 Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.

3.4 Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.

4. Conduct briefings

4.1 Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.

4.2 Collate information to develop briefings.

4.3 Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.

4.4 Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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. Plan initial search and rescue actions

1.1 Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation.

1.2 Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation.

1.3 Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident.

1.4 Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation.

2. Identify search area

2.1 Identify last known position of the target.

2.2 Apply search planning models.

2.3 Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations.

2.4 Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources.

3. Conduct initial search and rescue activities

3.1 Deploy resources to carry out initial actions.

3.2 Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response.

3.3 Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation.

3.4 Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources.

4. Conduct briefings

4.1 Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation.

4.2 Collate information to develop briefings.

4.3 Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information.

4.4 Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation.

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.

establishing mission and deploying resources to commence search and rescue operation

evaluating information to commence search and rescue operation

coordinating initial search and rescue

communicating with stakeholders

reading and interpreting maps/charts

performing calculations

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.

contextual considerations which impact on search and rescue situation

resources available to respond to search and rescue situations

capabilities of assets and resources

jurisdictional procurement processes relating to external agencies and resources

communication search tools

information technology systems to support search and rescue operation

jurisdictional communication systems

jurisdictional briefing and debriefing requirements

media requirements for search and rescue situations

the requirements of Defence Assistance to the Civil Community (DACC)

jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures relating to WHS