Coordinate search and rescue operations Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: PUAAMS007B - Coordinate search and rescue operations

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PUAAMS007B - Coordinate search and rescue operations

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

Prepare search plan

Search and rescue assets and potential assets are identified and recorded in databases
Strategic and tactical objectives are identified in accordance with unit plans
Strategies to achieve objectives are identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Risk management strategies are identified and incorporated/conducted in accordance with policy guidelines
Information management strategies are identified and applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Search and Rescue procedures and policies are communicated to interested and affected persons, groups and organisations in accordance with the needs of those people

Search and rescue assets and potential assets are identified and recorded in databases

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Strategic and tactical objectives are identified in accordance with unit plans

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Strategies to achieve objectives are identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Risk management strategies are identified and incorporated/conducted in accordance with policy guidelines

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Information management strategies are identified and applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Search and Rescue procedures and policies are communicated to interested and affected persons, groups and organisations in accordance with the needs of those people

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Apply datum search planning principles

A last known/most probable position is established from available data
Initial search procedures are implemented in accordance with the National Search and Rescue manual
Calculations are made to establish intended track/area/position in accordance with planned route
Time frame for survival of the missing person(s) is calculated in accordance with policies and procedures protocols
Physiological and environmental factors are determined as a basis for decision making
A search area is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures
Search pattern and track spacing is determined consistent with organisational policies and procedures
A probability of detection factor is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures
Acceptability of probability of detection factor is evaluated consistent with organisational policies and procedures
Search area is recalculated or redefined, determined by availability of assets, changing weather conditions and search time available

A last known/most probable position is established from available data

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Initial search procedures are implemented in accordance with the National Search and Rescue manual

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Calculations are made to establish intended track/area/position in accordance with planned route

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Time frame for survival of the missing person(s) is calculated in accordance with policies and procedures protocols

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Physiological and environmental factors are determined as a basis for decision making

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A search area is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures

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Search pattern and track spacing is determined consistent with organisational policies and procedures

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A probability of detection factor is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures

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Acceptability of probability of detection factor is evaluated consistent with organisational policies and procedures

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Search area is recalculated or redefined, determined by availability of assets, changing weather conditions and search time available

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Apply rescue-planning principles

The nature of problem/distress is determined in accordance with the available information
Rescue resources are identified, mobilised and monitored consistent with organisational policies and procedures
Operational risks are assessed and minimised in accordance with policies, procedures and best practices
Survivor delivery points are identified in accordance with requirements and capability of the rescue platform
Physiological, geographic and medical factors are considered for rescue and delivery as per the situational requirements
Time factors are considered as per the situational requirements
The chosen solution is evaluated and reported against the determined criteria in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

The nature of problem/distress is determined in accordance with the available information

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Rescue resources are identified, mobilised and monitored consistent with organisational policies and procedures

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Operational risks are assessed and minimised in accordance with policies, procedures and best practices

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Survivor delivery points are identified in accordance with requirements and capability of the rescue platform

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Physiological, geographic and medical factors are considered for rescue and delivery as per the situational requirements

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Time factors are considered as per the situational requirements

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The chosen solution is evaluated and reported against the determined criteria in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Evaluate operational direction

The search and rescue plan is implemented and amended as dictated by the requirements of the situation
A process of continual evaluation is applied in accordance with policies and procedures protocol
Contingency planning is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Regular briefings and debriefings are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

The search and rescue plan is implemented and amended as dictated by the requirements of the situation

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A process of continual evaluation is applied in accordance with policies and procedures protocol

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Contingency planning is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Regular briefings and debriefings are conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Knowledge of defining the search area preparing search and rescue plans and making recommendations to the Senior Search and Rescue Officer that are based on research Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competence must be demonstrable for the relevant work situation by day or night. The assessment for this unit is most effectively undertaken on the job but may be undertaken in a simulation eg Search and Rescue Exercise - (SAREX) Specific resources for assessment On job assessment will not entail additional resources however, rosters may need to be amended in order for simulation eg Search and Rescue exercise (SAREX) to be effected
Guidance information for assessment	Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

The ability to:

a knowledge of coaching and team building concepts

collect and analyse information

develop a compromised search area to suit available assets

effectively communicate and consult with a range of individuals by a range of means including fax

identify potential search patterns and their use pertaining to terrain

plan for results

telephone and face-to-face

use initiative to achieve goals

Required Knowledge

Evidence of:

a knowledge of potential rescue platforms' capabilities and limitations

an understanding of coronial requirements in relation to SAR

an understanding of hypothermia/hyperthermia factors

an understanding of Risk Management principles

an understanding of the Personal Development Plan

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.
Databases may include	contact names telephone numbers addresses (where appropriate) aircraft/vessel details aircraft/vessel requirements Databases are maintained by updating details on a regular basis as determined by local policies and procedures
Assets may include	aircraft including helicopters Australian Defence Force aircraft vessels and personnel police equipment and personnel civilian vessels volunteer groups clubs and associations
Strategic objectives may include	the systematic planning for the provision of Search and Rescue services and includes identification of emerging issues
Tactical objectives may include	the management of specific operations and includes resourcing coordinating reporting etc
Policies and procedures protocols may include	National Search and Rescue manual international search and rescue manuals and reference texts legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response legislation relevant to the organisation operational corporate and strategic plans operational Standing Operating Procedures operational performance standards organisational personnel practices and guidelines organisational quality standards
Last known/most probable position may include	gathering intelligence to establish: route taken last verbal/radio or other contact known patterns based on historical/routine data navigation plan
Physiological constraints may include	hypothermia hyperthermia physical condition age sex mental condition health
Environmental factors may include	terrain weather conditions
Technical manuals documentation or relevant publication may include	Search and Rescue manuals medical charts flight plans sail plans
Information management strategies may include	communication flow use of technology compatibility audit trails standardised information reporting procedures and formats
Calculations may include	using manual or computer systems utilising compasses protractors time/distance/speed calculators rulers and formulae Calculations include sweep width and track spacing calculations for persons vessels and aircraft calculations in area - time - velocity - spacing probability of detection factors time/distance/speed calculations time frame for survival and mobility calculations
Calculating a search area may include	the intended track/splash point/last known position and time vectorial factors wind current drift leeway and other weather factors positional error and safety factors
Determining a search pattern and track spacing may include	taking into account environmental factors including: weather conditions currents terrain target type including: person type of vessel/life raft; and physiological factors including body mass clothing medical conditions and state of mind
Determining the nature of the problem may include	consideration of such factors as: size of area time of day number of lives at risk location/accessibility condition of survivors capacity of available resources and speed of rescue platform(s)
Surviving delivery points may include	consideration of safe areas to alight survivor hospital facilities medical facilities
Time factors may include	time frame for survival speed of rescue platform time of mobilisation transit times rescue platform endurance
Continual evidence may include	reviewing available data monitoring changing weather conditions monitoring assets capabilities reassessing requirements assessing available daylight for search

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Evidence Guide: PUAAMS007B - Coordinate search and rescue operations

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

PUAAMS007B - Coordinate search and rescue operations

Prepare search plan

Apply datum search planning principles

Apply rescue-planning principles

Evaluate operational direction

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _