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Evidence Guide: PUAOPE015A - Conduct briefings and debriefings

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PUAOPE015A - Conduct briefings and debriefings

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

Plan and prepare for the briefing and debriefing

  1. Content and format for briefing and debriefing are determined
  2. Briefing and debriefing plan is prepared in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  3. Relevant personnel involved in the activity are identified and informed of briefing and debriefing requirements
  4. Safe and appropriate location for the briefing and debriefing is selected
Content and format for briefing and debriefing are determined

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Briefing and debriefing plan is prepared in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Relevant personnel involved in the activity are identified and informed of briefing and debriefing requirements

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Safe and appropriate location for the briefing and debriefing is selected

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Conduct the briefing and debriefing

  1. Purpose and structure of the briefing and debriefing is outlined to incident personnel
  2. Understanding is sought and clarifications are provided, where required
  3. Contributions from personnel during the debriefing and evaluation by personnel of their anticipated or actual roles in the activity is encouraged
  4. Briefing and debriefing is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  5. Briefing and debriefing checklist is used as appropriate
Purpose and structure of the briefing and debriefing is outlined to incident personnel

Completed
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Understanding is sought and clarifications are provided, where required

Completed
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Contributions from personnel during the debriefing and evaluation by personnel of their anticipated or actual roles in the activity is encouraged

Completed
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Briefing and debriefing is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Completed
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Briefing and debriefing checklist is used as appropriate

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Conclude the briefing and debriefing

  1. Contributions of personnel are acknowledged in a positive way
  2. Briefing and debriefing follow-up action is identified and acted upon in a timely manner
  3. Debriefing activity is reviewed against the policies, practices and training of the organisation to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and to identify lessons learnt
  4. Briefing and debriefing findings are summarised and recorded, if appropriate, in a format suitable for subsequent action by appropriate personnel
Contributions of personnel are acknowledged in a positive way

Completed
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Briefing and debriefing follow-up action is identified and acted upon in a timely manner

Completed
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Debriefing activity is reviewed against the policies, practices and training of the organisation to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and to identify lessons learnt

Completed
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Briefing and debriefing findings are summarised and recorded, if appropriate, in a format suitable for subsequent action by appropriate personnel

Completed
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Plan and prepare for the briefing and debriefing

  1. Content and format for briefing and debriefing are determined.
  2. Briefing and debriefing plan is prepared in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  3. Relevant personnel involved in the activity are identified and informed of briefing and debriefing requirements.
  4. Safe and appropriate location for the briefing and debriefing is selected.
Content and format for briefing and debriefing are determined.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Briefing and debriefing plan is prepared in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
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Relevant personnel involved in the activity are identified and informed of briefing and debriefing requirements.

Completed
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Safe and appropriate location for the briefing and debriefing is selected.

Completed
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Conduct the briefing and debriefing

  1. Purpose and structure of the briefing and debriefing is outlined to incident personnel.
  2. Understanding is sought and clarifications are provided, where required.
  3. Contributions from personnel during the debriefing and evaluation by personnel of their anticipated or actual roles in the activity is encouraged.
  4. Briefing and debriefing is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  5. Briefing and debriefing checklist is used as appropriate.
Purpose and structure of the briefing and debriefing is outlined to incident personnel.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Understanding is sought and clarifications are provided, where required.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions from personnel during the debriefing and evaluation by personnel of their anticipated or actual roles in the activity is encouraged.

Completed
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Briefing and debriefing is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Completed
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Briefing and debriefing checklist is used as appropriate.

Completed
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Conclude the briefing and debriefing

  1. Contributions of personnel are acknowledged in a positive way.
  2. Briefing and debriefing follow-up action is identified and acted upon in a timely manner.
  3. Debriefing activity is reviewed against the policies, practices and training of the organisation to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and to identify lessons learnt.
  4. Briefing and debriefing findings are summarised and recorded, if appropriate, in a format suitable for subsequent action by appropriate personnel.
Contributions of personnel are acknowledged in a positive way.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Briefing and debriefing follow-up action is identified and acted upon in a timely manner.

Completed
Date:

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Debriefing activity is reviewed against the policies, practices and training of the organisation to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and to identify lessons learnt.

Completed
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Briefing and debriefing findings are summarised and recorded, if appropriate, in a format suitable for subsequent action by appropriate personnel.

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

communicate effectively with personnel

elicit and encourage contributions to the briefings and debriefings in a constructive and positive way

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 conducting briefings and debriefings in a variety of actual and/or simulated workplace contexts.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

communicate clearly in a group setting

lead and manage group processes

prepare briefing and debriefing plans

provide feedback and encourage contributions from group members

Required Knowledge

organisational policies

organisational procedures for activity briefing and debriefing

practices and training processes in relation to activity

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.

Content and format for briefing and debriefing may include:

Collaborative

Descriptive illustrative

Facilitator led

Level of language used

Predetermined (SMEAC)

Problem based

Briefing and debriefing plan may include:

Appropriate incident information collected prior to undertaking operational activities

Location

Methodology

Participants

Purpose

Subject matter

Timing

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Briefing and debriefing formats

Legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response

Legislation relevant to the organisation

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

Relevant personnel may include:

Contractors

Local, state/territory and federal government employees

Operations personnel

Support personnel

Volunteers

Other agency personnel

Activity may include:

Incidents

Meetings

Public safety campaigns

Safe and appropriate locations may vary according to:

Ambient conditions (noise, light, smell)

Distractions

Timing of the briefing and debriefing which may be before, during or following an activity

Weather

Whether briefing and debriefing is under operational or non-operational conditions

Briefing and debriefing may be conducted:

After a meeting/event

As soon as possible following an incident

At convenient time after the incident

At regular intervals

At shift change over

Immediately after the incident

Prior to undertaking training

Prior to undertaking workplace projects and other work related activities

When incident personnel have been relieved

When personnel return to their home base

When significant changes are anticipated at an incident

Briefing and debriefing checklist may include:

Control and command

Communications

Damage

Equipment and plant

Fatalities

First aid and medical

Incident background

Incident response

Injuries

Loss

Resources committed to the incident

Strategies to improve response

Stress

Supporting organisations

Welfare

Briefing and debriefing follow-up action may include

Action taken to address issues identified

Informing participants on the outcomes of the debriefing

Subsequent action may include

Reporting to appropriate supervisor or agency

Reviewing procedures