Control a Level 2 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 PUAOPE018A, 'Control a Level 2 incident'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Control a Level 2 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. Establish control

1.1 Control is established in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

1.2 Identity of the Incident Controller is communicated to participating organisations/authorities.

1.3 Communications systems are activated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

1.4 Command and control facilities are established.

2. Conduct an assessment of the incident

2.1 Required information to manage the incident is sought and obtained, including operational briefing from the previous Incident Controller, if appropriate.

2.2 Risk assessment of all factors impacting on the response is conducted.

2.3 Key people and relevant support agencies are identified and notified, and communication channels are established to allow required exchange of information.

2.4 Resources required to deal with the incident are identified.

2.5 Constraints which may impede the response are identified.

2.6 Relevant information is analysed and processed to establish priorities for dealing with the incident.

2.7 Actions are taken to protect, secure and preserve incident scene, where required.

2.8 Incident potential is assessed and transition to a Level 3 incident is considered.

3. Establish and maintain a control structure

3.1 Incident management structure appropriate to the incident is established and functions are delegated .

3.2 Control structure is scaled up or down in response to changes within the emergency environment.

3.3 Reporting processes are activated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to provide continuous monitoring and evaluation of incident.

4. Develop Incident Action Plan

4.1 Incident Action Plan (IAP) is developed and adjusted if required in accordance with response requirements and operational guidelines.

4.2 IAP is updated for the next shift, if required.

5. Implement Incident Action Plan

5.1 IAP is communicated to teams in accordance with organisational guidelines.

5.2 Resources are requested, acquired and deployed to ensure IAP is implemented in accordance with organisational guidelines.

5.3 Operations are monitored in accordance with IAP.

5.4 Operational reports are gathered in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

6. Maintain control of incident

6.1 Briefings and planning meeting requirements with IMT and key personnel are met.

6.2 Incident Management Team support is maintained.

6.3 Information is provided to community and other stakeholders.

6.4 Incident records are maintained in accordance with organisational guidelines.

7. Conclude incident activities

7.1 Support requirements for recovery management are provided as required.

7.2 Resources are accounted for and demobilised in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

7.3 Operational debriefing is conducted in accordance with organisational guidelines.

7.4 Welfare of team members is assessed and appropriate action is taken.

8. Manage post incident operations

8.1 Post operational documentation is completed to organisational requirements.

8.2 Effectiveness of operations is evaluated and documented.

8.3 Recommendations are made for changes in policies and procedures where applicable.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAOPE018A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA50501 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
  • PUA52412 - Diploma of Public Safety (Biosecurity Response Management)
  • PUA60513 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)
  • PUA50513 - Diploma of Public Safety (Firefighting Management)