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Evidence Guide: PUAAMS006B - Coordinate search and rescue resources

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PUAAMS006B - Coordinate search and rescue resources

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

Obtain required resources

  1. Tasks are prioritised and analysed to determine resource requirements in accordance with the rescue plan
  2. The availability of required resources is determined using intelligence gathering methods
  3. Strategies for obtaining the required resources are identified as determined by the necessities of the Search and Rescue activity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Tasks are prioritised and analysed to determine resource requirements in accordance with the rescue plan

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The availability of required resources is determined using intelligence gathering methods

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Strategies for obtaining the required resources are identified as determined by the necessities of the Search and Rescue activity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Organise resources

  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. Resources are coordinated to ensure timely completion of tasks within physiological and environmental constraints
  3. Personnel are encouraged and motivated to complete tasks consistent with organisational policies and procedures
  4. Personnel needs are continually reviewed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  5. Support considerations for personnel are taken into account in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  6. Resource needs are continually reviewed based on intelligence
Resources are assessed and allocated in accordance with their suitability for the task, equipment carried and availability consistent with organisational policies and procedures

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

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

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

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

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Resource needs are continually reviewed based on intelligence

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Liaise with supporting authorities

  1. Contacts are identified in supporting authorities to facilitate liaison and cooperation
  2. Details of contacts and resources/services are recorded and maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  3. The role and support capabilities of other Search and Rescue authorities are determined through liaison, consultation and exchange of information in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  4. Advising, activation and deactivation procedures for other Search and Rescue authorities and agencies are initiated in accordance with policies and procedures
Contacts are identified in supporting authorities to facilitate liaison and cooperation

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

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The role and support capabilities of other Search and Rescue authorities are determined through liaison, consultation and exchange of information in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Advising, activation and deactivation procedures for other Search and Rescue authorities and agencies are initiated in accordance with policies and procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

Identify and obtain relevant resources

Allocate appropriate assets to suit the situation

Assess the capabilities and limitations of assets and continually review resources

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 or may be undertaken in a simulation.

Specific resources for assessment

On job assessment will not entail additional resources However, rosters may need to be amended in order for simulation e.g. Search and Rescue exercise (SAREX) to be effected.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment with the following units would help meet aspects of holistic assessment:

PUAAMS007B Coordinate search and rescue operations

PUACOM003B Manage information

PUATEA001B Work in a team

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills:

collect and analyse information

access the various databases for contact names/numbers for resource allocation

work as part of a team with minimum supervision

communicate and consult with a range of individuals by a range of methods

negotiation

Required Knowledge:

types of assets that are suitable for situations including:

land search

maritime search

coastal search

equipment range and performances of resources available for Search and Rescue

policy relating to the secondment of Australian Defence Force assets for Search and Rescue

each person’s role within the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC)

understanding of organisational policies and procedures

understanding of personnel entitlements and administrative procedures

understanding of occupational health and safety requirements

understanding of technical maintenance state of Search and Rescue resources

Range Statement

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.

Intelligence gathering methods may include:

Interrogating databases

making phone calls

Strategies for obtaining resources may include:

conducting a cost/benefit analysis and risk analysis

formal applications

both internal and external

verbal requests

Organisational policies and procedures protocols may include:

National Search and Rescue Manual

International Search and Rescue Manual and reference texts

legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response

legislation relevant to the organisation

operational, corporate and strategic plans

operational performance standards

organisational personnel practices and guidelines

organisational quality standards

Resources may include:

Human resources – personnel within own work area and other areas and personnel from outside statutory bodies/agencies such as:

Australian Defence Force (ADF)

police

voluntary agencies

owners/agents

offshore mineral/energy facilitates and international agencies

Physical resources:

equipment

facilities

vehicles

vessels

aircraft

fuel

accommodation

computer-based Search and Rescue systems

ADF/police assets

communications systems and stationery

Physiological constraints may include:

hypothermia

hyperthermia

physical condition

age

sex

mental condition

health

Environmental constraints may include:

terrain

weather conditions

Support considerations may include:

revising make-up of shifts

meals and refreshments

breaks

accommodation

fuel

Contacts may include:

individuals within organisations

sections of an organisation(s) or general members of the public

Search and Rescue (SAR) authority is:

one of the designated search and rescue authorities in Australia and overseas as defined in the National Search and Rescue manual