Modification History
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PUA12 V2.1 |
Editorial changes. |
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PUA12 V2 |
Layout adjusted. Application added. |
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PUA00 V8.1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency to develop appropriate networks within the community to enable the development and implementation of effective public safety awareness activities.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to workers with a role that includes creating networks within geographically specific communities in order to advance public safety knowledge within that community. This may be relevant to managers of local public safety groups, however may be more relevant to managers responsible for supporting multiple public safety groups within a larger geographical area.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
PUAFIR301B Undertake community safety activities (Fire sector specific)
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop networks within the community |
1.1 Individual and group stakeholders within the community, and their issues and concerns, are identified. 1.2 Rapport is established and maintained with appropriate community representatives and groups. |
2. Manage public safety awareness activities |
2.1 Need for activities is determined. 2.2 Cooperation and support is enlisted from industry, government and the community in planning and initiating special promotions which target the identified needs. 2.3 Representation for the organisation in public forums and community events is arranged to promote awareness and a positive public image of the organisation. |
3. Facilitate community group discussions and formal meetings |
3.1 Relevant information is provided to the group to facilitate its outcomes. 3.2 Contributions are sought, acknowledged and encouraged to foster group participation. 3.3 Strategies appropriate to the group are implemented to promote ongoing participation of all group members. 3.4 Objectives and agendas for meetings are negotiated to assist the community. 3.5 Meeting procedures are appropriate to the level of formality and the community context. |
4. Report on public safety awareness activities |
4.1 Community perceptions of organisational personnel and quality of service delivery are consistently monitored by listening to feedback, both direct and via the media. 4.2 Public safety awareness activities are evaluated. 4.3 Reports detailing activities, results and recommendations are completed and processed in line with organisation guidelines. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in the identification and establishment of networks relevant to the development and implementation of public safety awareness activities. Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment On the job or in a simulated work environment. Specific resources for assessment No special requirements. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Community includes: |
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Information may include: |
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Opportunities to promote may include: |
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Public safety awareness may include: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Public safety awareness activities should be evaluated in terms of: |
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Identification of needs may include: |
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Appropriate media and equipment may include: |
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Appropriate presentation techniques style and language may include: |
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Strategies may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Response may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.