Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in POL Police Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. |
Application
This unit describes the skills required to assess media requirements in line with the nature of the search and rescue incident, and to facilitate media presence.
This unit applies to police staff involved in police search and rescue (SAR) operations.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to information security and media engagement.
Those undertaking this role may work autonomously and supervising teams while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing complex tasks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Search and rescue
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Assess SAR incident media requirements |
1.1 Define restricted and/or special access areas for media personnel to safeguard the operation. 1.2 Appoint media liaison to coordinate media involvement. 1.3 Assess operational responsibilities and provision of information to media. 1.4 Liaise with agencies/organisations to negotiate consistent key messaging and to communicate media strategy. 1.5 Identify opportunities for media to support SAR operations. |
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2. Facilitate media presence at SAR incident |
2.1 Establish logistical arrangements to meet media requirements in accordance with SAR incident. 2.2 Brief media representatives to manage information flow and support SAR operations. 2.3 Allocate media briefing area with required resources. 2.4 Allocate media spokesperson to provide current and accurate information to public. 2.5 Adapt media releases to suit operational demands and/or level of incident. 2.6 Schedule briefing sessions and tours in line with operational responsibilities and media requirements. 2.7 Record media enquiries and interviews for accountability purposes. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=98c3984e-2cf1-48a8-8ed1-85e4b92e7351
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=98c3984e-2cf1-48a8-8ed1-85e4b92e7351
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=98c3984e-2cf1-48a8-8ed1-85e4b92e7351
