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 plan and implement search and rescue operations, as well as coordinate search and rescue (SAR) resources and employ media strategies.
This unit applies to police staff undertaking police search and rescue coordination duties.
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 procurement, stakeholder and family liaison and work health and safety (WHS).
Those undertaking this unit would work within multi-agency teams and often liaise with stakeholders. They will have to make decisions independently while remaining accountable, as well as demonstrate the ability to display adaptability and situational awareness. They would perform complex tasks in a 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
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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. Plan for search and rescue operations |
1.1 Establish coordination centre to facilitate effective management of search and rescue operation. 1.2 Assess environmental factors to determine impact on search and rescue operation. 1.3 Identify resource requirements to undertake search and rescue operation and in accordance with environmental factors. 1.4 Identify role and capabilities of other search and rescue authorities to assist in search and rescue operation. 1.5 Select search patterns in accordance with environmental conditions/factors. 1.6 Develop rescue plan to assist in managing search and rescue operation. 1.7 Develop contingency plans to account for dynamic circumstances. 1.8 Review feasibility of plan in accordance with resources availability/capability and search and rescue mission. 1.9 Evaluate plan continually taking into account environmental context and nature of search and rescue incident. 1.10 Assess resources requirements for extended operations. |
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2. Implement search and rescue plan |
2.1 Maintain critical decision records for accountability purposes. 2.2 Modify search and rescue plan in accordance with changing circumstances. 2.3 Evaluate search and rescue implementation continually to maximise probability of detection. 2.4 Facilitate family liaison to ensure next of kin are briefed. 2.5 Liaise with stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of resources. 2.6 Apply electronic search techniques to support search and rescue operation. 2.7 Seek medical advice to determine target's timeframe for survival. 2.8 Calculate probability of detection to assess effectiveness. 2.9 Determine when situation exceeds role/responsibility/capability for possible handover to another authority. 2.10 Identify follow-on actions required for ongoing coordination of search and rescue operation. |
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3. Coordinate resources |
3.1 Delegate roles and responsibilities to ensure coordination of assets. 3.2 Allocate taskings and search areas in accordance with personnel and asset capabilities. 3.3 Monitor completion of tasks to ensure safety and task compliance. 3.4 Identify welfare and support considerations for personnel in accordance with WHS practices. 3.5 Facilitate resupply of resources to support SAR operations. |
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4. Employ media strategies |
4.1 Determine media involvement in accordance with requirements of search and rescue operation. 4.2 Provide information to the media to assist search and rescue operation. 4.3 Liaise with media to manage accuracy and timeliness of information. |
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
