Command organisational personnel within a multi-agency emergency response

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUAOPE007, 'Command organisational personnel within a multi-agency emergency response'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Take command

1.1

Command is exercised, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.2

The identity, location and contact details of the commander are communicated to internal and external personnel within the chain of command

2

Establish a command facility

2.1

An appropriate command facility is established and operated, in accordance with organisational procedures and guidelines

2.2

Details of the facility are communicated to internal personnel and to relevant external authorities, organisations or individuals, as required

3

Establish a command structure

3.1

A command structure is established appropriate to the nature and complexity of tasks undertaken by the organisation

3.2

The command structure is expanded, contracted or modified in response to changes within the emergency environment

4

Establish procedures to permit command to be exercised

4.1

Command structure is communicated to internal and external personnel and external personnel applicable to the incident

4.2

Command information management system is implemented

4.3

Communication procedures are implemented between levels of command, in accordance with organisational procedures

4.4

Liaison is established and maintained to meet control and command requirements

4.5

A public information system is established, in accordance with control plan requirements

5

Determine operational command plan

5.1

Tasks are received and/or determined, in accordance with incident requirements

5.2

Operational plan to implement strategies is developed and modified, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.3

Appropriate tactics to manage the incident are identified, in accordance with the operational plan

6

Manage resources under organisation command

6.1

Resources are deployed to ensure that the operational plan is implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures

6.2

Human and physical resources are managed to achieve operational plan outcomes

7

Manage operations

7.1

Operations are conducted, in accordance with the operational plan

7.2

Significant changes in status and actions taken are reported through the chain of command

7.3

Operations are prioritised to meet any change in conditions which impact the incident situation

8

Conclude operations

8.1

Resources are accounted for, in accordance with organisational procedures

8.2

Debriefing requirements are met, in accordance with organisational procedures

8.3

Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

9

Review operations

9.1

Operational plans are evaluated and reviewed, in accordance with organisational procedures

9.2

Effectiveness of command and interaction with control is evaluated and documented

9.3

Reports are produced and communicated, in accordance with established organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAOPE007 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA60604 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)
  • PUA50501 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
  • CHC52310 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • FPI50105 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products
  • FPI50111 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products
  • CHC52312 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • PUA42912 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Leadership)
  • PUA60612 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Search and Rescue - Management)
  • FWP50116 - Diploma of Forest and Forest Products