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Evidence Guide: PUASAR035 - Develop plans for deployment of a USAR task force

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PUASAR035 - Develop plans for deployment of a USAR task force

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

Prepare USAR task force for mobilisation

  1. Request for support is received and task force leader is briefed by relevant personnel and roles and responsibilities confirmed.
  2. Agencies involved in the emergency incident are confirmed and liaison arrangements established, where required.
  3. Transport, welfare and mobilisation plans are prepared and documented for USAR task force deployment in accordance with the emergency management arrangements, policies and procedures of the state/territory or country requesting assistance.
  4. Plans are based on risk management within a USAR context.
  5. USAR task force resources are organised and recorded in accordance with asset management principles implemented by the agency.
  6. Financial considerations when deploying a USAR task force are factored into the planning for mobilisation and deployment of resources.
  7. Reports and summaries are maintained as required by standard operating procedures.
  8. Deployment notification processes are implemented in accordance with the policies and procedures of the state/territory or country requesting USAR task force.
  9. USAR task force briefing is conducted using SMEAC-Q format.
Request for support is received and task force leader is briefed by relevant personnel and roles and responsibilities confirmed.

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Agencies involved in the emergency incident are confirmed and liaison arrangements established, where required.

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Transport, welfare and mobilisation plans are prepared and documented for USAR task force deployment in accordance with the emergency management arrangements, policies and procedures of the state/territory or country requesting assistance.

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Plans are based on risk management within a USAR context.

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USAR task force resources are organised and recorded in accordance with asset management principles implemented by the agency.

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Financial considerations when deploying a USAR task force are factored into the planning for mobilisation and deployment of resources.

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Reports and summaries are maintained as required by standard operating procedures.

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Deployment notification processes are implemented in accordance with the policies and procedures of the state/territory or country requesting USAR task force.

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USAR task force briefing is conducted using SMEAC-Q format.

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Establish arrangements for mobilisation of USAR task force

  1. Reception centre is established and incoming emergency response teams are processed and briefing paper for incoming task force is prepared.
  2. USAR task force reconnaissance and forward deployment capabilities are confirmed and prepared in accordance with agreed USAR protocols.
  3. USAR task force deployment briefing is conducted.
  4. USAR task force is briefed on situational and cultural sensitivities of the country or location to which they are being deployed.
Reception centre is established and incoming emergency response teams are processed and briefing paper for incoming task force is prepared.

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USAR task force reconnaissance and forward deployment capabilities are confirmed and prepared in accordance with agreed USAR protocols.

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USAR task force deployment briefing is conducted.

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USAR task force is briefed on situational and cultural sensitivities of the country or location to which they are being deployed.

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Develop plans to support USAR task force arrangements

  1. Communications plan is prepared and documented by the task force leader.
  2. Media plan is prepared, implemented and managed.
  3. Content for an evacuation plan is prepared, taking into account a series of key factors.
  4. Demobilisation plan is prepared and documented
Communications plan is prepared and documented by the task force leader.

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Media plan is prepared, implemented and managed.

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Content for an evacuation plan is prepared, taking into account a series of key factors.

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Demobilisation plan is prepared and documented

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Complete USAR task force administration information

  1. USAR information sources are identified.
  2. Information is collected, based on identified needs and is reviewed for applicability and accessibility.
  3. Plans that will provide required information are prepared.
  4. Timely and relevant information is collected in a form suitable for analysis, interpretation and distribution.
  5. Available information systems are used to store and retrieve information for planning and decision-making.
  6. Reports and task force support information, based on information collected and analysed, are prepared and distributed to appropriate personnel.
USAR information sources are identified.

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Information is collected, based on identified needs and is reviewed for applicability and accessibility.

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Plans that will provide required information are prepared.

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Timely and relevant information is collected in a form suitable for analysis, interpretation and distribution.

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Available information systems are used to store and retrieve information for planning and decision-making.

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Reports and task force support information, based on information collected and analysed, are prepared and distributed to appropriate personnel.

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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:

assess request for assistance and prepare USAR task force capability and resources for inter- and intrastate and international deployment

establish arrangements for deployment of USAR task froce and resources within legislative, policy and other formal arrangements

assess USAR task force requirements and develop requisite plans to support USAR operations in the field

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 in an actual or industry-approved multi-agency simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

Sample USAR task force plans

Information sources, e.g. emergency management arrangements, international guidelines etc

Method of assessment

Assessment should be conducted by direct observation in either the workplace (through recorded subject matter supervision and/or mentoring) or the training environment.

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

analyse situations and plan effectively

apply risk management processes to planning

communicate effectively in writing

delegate tasks effectively

lead and manage personnel

liaise with media

make oral and written presentations

manage budgets and finances

prepare briefings and debriefings

prepare plans to support the role of the USAR task force manager either within Australia or internationally that include:

transport of USAR task force physical and canine resources

welfare arrangements

communications

mobilisation

deployment

redeployment

evacuation

demobilisation

recovery

resolve conflict

undertake negotiations

Required Knowledge

emergency management arrangements within the state/territory/host country

financial management and assessment management systems

legislation, statutes and memorandums which a task force manager operates (state/national legislation, memorandums of understanding and mutual aid agreements)

national emergency management policy and arrangements and their impact on USAR and role of the USAR task force manager

procedures for establishing a reception centre for incoming emergency response teams

purpose of reconnaissance (for example, need for preplanning of reconnaissance assets, key considerations for a USAR task force reconnaissance team)

risk management principles and processes

role and responsibilities of a USAR task force manager

SMEACS-Q briefing format and content of briefings

types of briefings and debriefings, and the content and protocols associated with each type

USAR capability within Australia and New Zealand

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.

Request for support may include:

international deployment

inter-intra state or territory deployment

Relevant personnel may include:

higher authority

local disaster groups

government agencies if deploying internationally

Roles and responsibilities of must include:

co-ordination and allocation of resources under their supervision

implementing their portion of the incident action plan

maintaining effective two-way information flows within the incident control structure

reporting on incident situation, the progress of operations, emerging risks and the status of resources

Agencies involved in emergency incident may include:

defence forces

embassies and consulates

foreign affairs agency

national emergency management agencies

police

united nations

Transport plan may include:

border arrangements

concept of operations

finance

hygiene briefing

medical checks

modes of transport

personnel and equipment

resupply arrangements

route plan

Welfare plan may include:

critical incident stress management

family welfare

hygiene briefing

on call support personnel

personnel information

pre-deployment interviews

pre-deployment medical checks

quarantine checks

Mobilisation plan may include:

concept of operations

cultural and ethnic awareness

disaster victim identification

INSARAG guidelines

code of conduct

code of Ethics

standard operating procedures

Emergency management arrangements, policies and procedures must include:

INSARAG guidelines

Onsite Operations Coordination Centre (OSSOC)

United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordinator (UNDAC)

Risk management process may include:

identify, analyse and evaluate risks according to agreed criteria in the USAR pre-deployment context

identify and select treatment options

implement treatment options

monitor and review risk strategies

Asset management principles may include:

equipment and procurement

financial management of delegation

human resources management

jurisdictions asset management system

maintenance

payments

spending limits

testing regimes and depreciation and replacement procedures

Financial considerations when deploying a USAR task force may include:

cash security

claims

creation of centres

credit limits and systems to increase limits

discretionary powers finance

financial management practices

financial support lines

industrial agreements

methods of payment

reconciliation processes

responsibilities of task force leader with regard to task force finances

travel

wages

Deployment notification processes may include:

notification method and processes as applied within the state, territory or nation

utilisation of preplanning information regarding personnel availability

Policies and procedures may include:

certification of equipment safe to deploy

Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations

dangerous goods for air, road and rail transport

foreign affairs briefings

own nation’s aid agency briefing

self-sustainability of task force

SMEACS-Q must include:

situation

mission

execution

administration and logistics

command and control

questions

Reception/departure centre may include:

central point for cross border processes

liaison point for incoming USAR task forces

logistical supply point for incoming task forces

Emergency response teams are processed may include:

additional support, if required

identifying cultural issues, security risk

identifying incoming team’s capability

managing self-deployed teams

supplementary resources, for example maps

Briefing paper for incoming task force may include:

identification of liaison point of contact

identification of logistical requirements of incoming teams:

fuel

food

water

equipment

location of reception centre

operational framework

transportation requirements

USAR task force deployment briefing may include:

conducting briefings/debriefings are conducted

confirming feedback and analysis of team personnel is confirmed to ensure actual roles are understood

identifying and reporting on follow-up actions

follow up action is identified and reported on

purpose and structure of briefing

Communications plan may include:

radio frequencies and channels

network charts

maintenance of records:

personal log

incident notebook

occurrence book

reporting templates

procedures for maintaining communication log

Media plan may include

briefing notes

point of contact for media

policy for media engagement

talking points

Content for an evacuation plan may include:

role of task force leader

key considerations if emergency evacuation is required

risk assessment

security

local contacts

equipment disposal

modes of transport

pre-approval of evacuation plan is sought

medical evacuation of a task force team member

Content for an evacuation plan is prepared, taking into account a series of key factors may include:

planning considerations

security

medical communications

equipment disposal

risk assessment

use of planning templates

medical evacuation of a task force team member

Demobilisation plan may include:

decontamination

disposal/rehabilitation of cache

logistics planning

move from incident site to base of operations

notification

post operational analysis

task force casualties

transport arrangements from base to home location

Information sources may include:

emergency management arrangements

international guidelines

Plans may include:

communications

demobilisation

evacuation

media

redeployment