Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code and Application changed. Performance Criteria changed. Range of Conditions removed. Assessment requirements changed. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOMIR320 Manage incident response information.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage information during an incident.
This unit applies to emergency response team members who are performing the role of information manager during the incident and are required to identify incident information needs and sources, ensure information systems are in place and being used, and collect, analyse and report on data relating to incidents.
This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group, working in liaison with other shift and emergency response team members, the incident commander, control-room operator and/or others involved in the incident.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Incident readiness and response
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. |
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1. Collect and analyse data during an incident |
1.1 Identify incident information needs and sources 1.2 Collect timely and relevant data that is suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination 1.3 Maintain an accurate chronological record of events 1.4 Analyse data to provide required information |
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2. Record and report information during an incident |
2.1 Report required information and recommendations to all stakeholders 2.2 Store and retrieve data and information using appropriate formats and technology |
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3. Review the incident response information and recommend process improvements |
3.1 Assess suitability of information collected and presented during the incident 3.2 Identify improvements in pre-existing information required to manage an incident 3.3 Complete organisation post-incident reporting |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Learning skills to monitor and evaluate process and make recommendations.
- Reading skills to follow written procedures and documentation.
- Writing skills to complete written documentation.
- Oral communication skills to liaise and coordinate with other shift and emergency response team members, the incident commander and the control-room operator.
- Numeracy skills to collect, analyse and interpret data.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to PMAOMIR320 Manage incident response information.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875
