Unit of competency details

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TP Version  

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PUA12 V2

Pre-requisite units removed

Application of the Unit added

Unit revised to reflect current work requirements

Method of assessment added

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PUA00 V8.1

Primary release on TGA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised  text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Prepare and plan for collection of intelligence 

1.1 Briefing  is obtained about mission in accordance with organisational requirements.

1.2 Data applicable to the proposed mission is collected from relevant personnel and agencies. 

1.3 Intelligence resource kit  is prepared based on mission requirements.

1.4 Aircraft or vehicle is obtained and pilot or driver is briefed about the mission in accordance with organisational requirements.

1.5 Information about the mission  is collated including potential or actual hazards  and values at risk.

1.6 Mission planning  is undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements utilising relevant data.

1.7 Safety briefing is obtained.

2. Collect and record information 

2.1 Target locations are confirmed with applicable personnel and agencies.

2.2 Site and en route hazards are identified.

2.3 Incident intelligence information is identified and collected as tasked.

2.4 Information concerning the impact and status of selected incident strategies and tactics is collected.

2.5 Data collected is recorded and documented in accordance with organisational requirements.

3. Review information collected 

3.1 Data collected is reviewed for currency and relevance to ongoing operational activities.

3.2 Data gaps are identified for further intelligence gathering.

3.3 Data is organised so as to be intelligible by its target audience.

4. Send and receive incident information 

4.1 Information about target area  is accurately communicated  to relevant mission personnel in accordance with organisational requirements and in a clear, concise and timely manner.

4.2 Received information and instructions are acted upon in accordance with organisational procedures and relevant regulatory authority requirements.

5. Conclude mission 

5.1 Mission data is recorded and documented in accordance with organisational requirements.

5.2 Mission debrief  is conducted and relevant documentation is provided in accordance with organisational requirements.

5.3 Effectiveness of mission is evaluated.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• effectively use communications equipment
• read maps and plans
• record incident information
• use various techniques for incident intelligence gathering

Required Knowledge 

• communication processes
• incident mitigation and treatments
• incident type and behaviour
• map and chart types
• meteorology patterns
• mission planning techniques and navigation processes

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

• take action promptly – report accidents and incidents within regulatory and organisational requirements
• access information relevant for planning intelligence
• obtain, record and provide intelligence concerning incident control and response
• select, prioritise, review and report information for the Incident Management Team to support incident response
• clearly and concisely report incident intelligence using both written and verbal modes (including radio reports).

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments showing evidence of application of relevant workplace and emergency procedures including:

• codes of practice
• hazard policy and procedures
• using technology, resources, equipment and intelligence gathering techniques
• guidelines relating to safe and effective use of equipment, resources and facilities
• communication processes with personnel
• safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self, others or damage to equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in simulated environments followed by assessment by an accredited operator from an aircraft or vehicle.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• actual or simulated aircraft or ground fire detection and reconnaissance situations
• equipment, personnel, facilities etc. appropriate to incident intelligence gathering.

Method of assessment  

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

• direct observation
• interviewing the candidate
• journals and workplace documentation
• third party reports from supervisors
• written or oral questions

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised  wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Briefing  may include:

• information about additional aircraft/vehicles participating in mission including location
• identification of relevant personnel
• information about the mission including strategies and tactics
• location of known hazards, restricted areas
• reporting and recording requirements
• role of organisation aircraft/vehicles in mission
• selection of location
• standard organisational briefing format
• weather reports and forecasts

Relevant personnel and agencies  may include:

• Airservices Australia
• aircraft operator
• Bureau of Meteorology
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority
• incident management team personnel
• information provided by the dispatching organisation
• local government
• persons with local knowledge

Intelligence resource kit  may include:

• aerial photographs
• aviation and/or topographical maps
• communications equipment
• flight record sheets/spares/reporting forms
• incident management kit
• navigation equipment
• personal effects
• protractor
• spare batteries
• special hazard detection equipment
• stationery supplies
• weather reading equipment
• writing equipment

Information about the mission  may include:

• impact on life, property and the environment
• impact of strategies and tactics
• location, nature, type and size of incident
• location, suitability and adequacy of resources
• potential risks and hazards

Potential or actual hazards  may include:

• aircraft, vehicle and other units
• changing atmospheric conditions
• dangerous goods or hazardous substances
• effects of pollutants such as visibility and toxicity and water damage
• erratic fire behaviour
• fuel loads
• malicious interference
• overhead powerlines and towers
• riverine and flash flooding
• structural
• topographical features
• utility services
• weather conditions, including changes to atmospheric condition

Mission planning  may include:

• calculating duration of mission
• determining proposed and alternative routes
• determining transport requirements
• identifying hazards to personnel
• identifying organisational requirements
• incident size and location
• location of known hazards
• location of potential landing points/refuge points
• logistical requirements
• modes of communication
• obtaining operational incident strategies and tactics
• pilot or crew briefings
• progress of suppression activities
• resources on site
• topographical features and impact on mission

Information about target area  may include:

• access and egress to target area
• impact of implemented incident strategies and tactics
• incident size and location
• location of identified factors
• potential hazards and safety of personnel
• potential impact of environmental conditions
• potential spread of affected area
• progress of suppression activities
• resource identification and tasking
• resources on site
• topographic and cadastral data
• topographical features including slope and aspect and impact on mission
• values and risks
• vegetation
• weather

Communicated  may include:

• email
• face-to-face
• geographical positioning system coordinates
• maps and diagrams
• telephone
• written documents

Mission debrief  may include:

• critical incident stress debrief
• mission analysis
• performance evaluations