Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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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 conduct initial search and rescue (SAR) actions, including identifying search areas and conducting briefings when commencing a search and rescue operation.
This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in police search and rescue and incident management 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 resource deployment, conducting briefings and debriefings and work health and safety (WHS).
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously and within teams while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would perform a range of complex tasks and demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts, either in the field or within police station/office environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Search and rescue
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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. |
1. Plan initial search and rescue actions |
1.1 Identify mission to prosecute search and rescue operation. 1.2 Identify resources to facilitate search and rescue operation. 1.3 Determine initial actions and resource deployment in accordance with nature of search and rescue incident. 1.4 Establish lines of communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information/progress of operation. |
2. Identify search area |
2.1 Identify last known position of the target. 2.2 Apply search planning models. 2.3 Define initial search area to commence initial search and rescue operations. 2.4 Determine probability of detection and coverage for allocation of resources. |
3. Conduct initial search and rescue activities |
3.1 Deploy resources to carry out initial actions. 3.2 Assess and monitor search and rescue situation to adapt response. 3.3 Negotiate resource acquisition to facilitate search and rescue operation. 3.4 Prioritise tasks to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of resources. |
4. Conduct briefings |
4.1 Identify stakeholders to inform them of situation. 4.2 Collate information to develop briefings. 4.3 Deliver briefing to facilitate flow of information. 4.4 Communicate required follow-on actions for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation. |
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