Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident

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 PUAOPE017A, 'Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Coordinate resources for a multi-agency incident' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Commence coordination

1.1 Coordination arrangements are invoked in accordance with agreed authority/responsibility.

1.2 Coordination function is established within an Incident Control Centre or facility in consultation with Incident Controller.

1.3 Coordination arrangements are communicated to participating organisations and to relevant authorities/organisations pertinent to the type of incident.

2. Establish and maintain a coordination network

2.1 Coordination network and structure is established appropriate to the nature and complexity of the incident .

2.2 Coordination network is integrated with the control and command activities to meet the objectives of the control plan using communications processes and systems as required.

2.3 Coordination network is expanded, contracted or modified in response to changes within the incident environment.

3. Manage resource requirements in accordance with control requirements

3.1 Resources are identified through the coordination network and external providers/authorities which may be appropriate to control requirements including sources of information and/or documents.

3.2 Resources are acquired to meet the requirements of the Incident Action Plan and Recovery Plan including personnel support activities.

3.3 Resources are supplied to meet operational requirements within negotiated timeframes.

3.4 Allocation of resources is monitored to ensure operational effectiveness and to confirm additional requirements.

4. Conclude coordination activities

4.1 An audit is undertaken to ensure resources are acquired and supplied in a cost-effective and efficient manner (where applicable) according to standard procedures.

4.2 Resources released from the incident are returned to providers as appropriate.

5. Review coordination

5.1 Debriefings are conducted to evaluate coordination effectiveness using consultative processes where appropriate.

5.2 Reports are produced as required and communicated in accordance with established protocols and agreed reporting mechanisms.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAOPE017A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA60110 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA52310 - Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA60210 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Search Rescue - Management)
  • PUA50410 - Diploma of Public Safety (SES Operations Management)
  • PUA52312 - Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA60112 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • PUA52412 - Diploma of Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Management)
  • PUA50412 - Diploma of Public Safety (SES Operations Management)
  • PUA60212 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Search & Rescue - Management)
  • PUA60513 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)