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Evidence Guide: PUASES010A - Plan, activate and maintain a communications network

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PUASES010A - Plan, activate and maintain a communications network

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

Identify operational communications needs

  1. Operational communications considerations and requirements are identified based on operational needs
  2. Operational and task information is used to determine communications network and equipment requirements
  3. Agencies, organisations and individuals involved in operation/s are identified
  4. Established arrangements and equipment for communications are identified
  5. Hazards and environmental conditions likely to impact on communications requirements are identified, assessed and controlled
Operational communications considerations and requirements are identified based on operational needs

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Operational and task information is used to determine communications network and equipment requirements

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Agencies, organisations and individuals involved in operation/s are identified

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Established arrangements and equipment for communications are identified

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Hazards and environmental conditions likely to impact on communications requirements are identified, assessed and controlled

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Establish communications plan

  1. Communications plan is prepared based on identified operational communications needs
  2. Appropriate communications strategies and equipment are included in communications plan and network
  3. Personnel are briefed on requirements of the communications plan
  4. Communications plan is implemented, monitored and modified to meet changes in operational situation
Communications plan is prepared based on identified operational communications needs

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Appropriate communications strategies and equipment are included in communications plan and network

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Personnel are briefed on requirements of the communications plan

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Communications plan is implemented, monitored and modified to meet changes in operational situation

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Activate and maintain communications network

  1. Prior to activation of the communications plan, communications network is set up and tested as outlined in communications plan and faults are addressed
  2. Communications network is activated
  3. Communications network performance is monitored, analysed and adjusted to ensure effective and efficient communications
  4. Communications network is modified to meet changes in operational situation and network capacity
Prior to activation of the communications plan, communications network is set up and tested as outlined in communications plan and faults are addressed

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Communications network is activated

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Communications network performance is monitored, analysed and adjusted to ensure effective and efficient communications

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Communications network is modified to meet changes in operational situation and network capacity

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Terminate communications network

  1. Communications network is closed down in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and operational requirements
  2. Communications network is dismantled and refurbished in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  3. Maintenance requirement are recognised, recorded and reported according to organisational procedures
  4. Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  5. Efficiency of the communications plan and network is review
Communications network is closed down in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and operational requirements

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Communications network is dismantled and refurbished in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines

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Maintenance requirement are recognised, recorded and reported according to organisational procedures

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Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

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Efficiency of the communications plan and network is review

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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:

establish and maintain an efficient and effective communications network.

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 operation, exercise or simulation.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

organisational communications equipment

simulation of network congestion, which may require special approval.

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

analyse communications network performance

communicate technical information clearly and concisely

interpret topographic, meteorological and geophysical data and its impact on communications

plan, solve problems and make decisions

prepare, implement and monitor communications plan

Required Knowledge

factors that influence communications network performance

features of different communications equipment

installation and performance of communications equipment

operational context and communications pre-plans

organisational communications policy and requirements

organisational communications resources and capabilities

organisational documentation requirements

organisational policies and procedures (such as relevant legislation; 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 internet and mobile communication technologies and systems

resources and capabilities of other communications providers

role and responsibilities of communications providers

security issues for operational communications networks

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.

Operational communications considerations may include

Access to an established operations centre or operating in a field situation

Adverse radio or telecommunications conditions

Hazardous or adverse environmental or weather conditions

Limited resources

Pre-planned communications networks

Scope, size and nature of response

Single or multi-agency responses

Networks may include

Computer based networks linked together by electronic means

Radio networks linking two or more stations directly or by using relays

Repeaters

Satellite and commercial paging

Telecommunication networks

Trunking systems or a combination of these

Wireless area network/local area network, computer based networks

Equipment may include

Computers

Generators and solar power panels

Operational radio communications equipment

Portable radio repeaters

Signalling devices

Telecommunications equipment

Appropriate communications strategies may include

Activating pre-planned emergency telecommunication arrangements

Contracting arrangements

Establishing fixed and mobile communication networks

Establishing radio networks

Linking telecommunication networks

Utilising other communications methods

Communications network performance may include

Congestion and network overload

Equipment failures

Network accessibility and clarity

Procedure failures