Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to collect meteorological, hydrographic, geospatial and geological information  for an area.

Application of the Unit 

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisite Unit /s 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

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 Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Plan and prepare for collection task 

1.1 Requirement to collect information is identified from instructions, and is understood and confirmed with supervisor

1.2 Appropriate collection methods  are determined

1.3 Plan  is developed and agreed with supervisor

1.4 Sources  of information and data are determined in accordance with standard procedures 

1.5 Resources  allocated for the task are identified in accordance with standard procedures

2. Collect information and data 

2.1 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

2.2 Information and data is identified, sourced and collected in accordance with the plan

3. Record and report information 

3.1 Information is recorded in the format required by organisational procedures

3.2 Information is communicated to a higher authority  in accordance with the requirements of the task

3.3 Information is disseminated as directed by supervisor

3.4 Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

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

Required Skills 

• analyse information and data
• communicate information and data
• conduct research
• questioning techniques
• tactical reconnaissance
• take measurements - using a laser range finder, tape measure, ruler
• technical reconnaissance
• use communications equipment
• use global positioning systems
• use optical enhancement tools such as binoculars

Required Knowledge 

• basic research and analysis techniques
• collection methods
• communication requirements and equipment
• indigenous inhabitants and culture
• intelligence cycle - direction, collection, processing and
• dissemination
• legal responsibilities
• navigation
• operational environment
• relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements
• relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
• security - site, personnel, information
• terrain and terrain analysis
• urban and rural demographics
• weather effects

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to collect information and data that is relevant and appropriate to the specific operation.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated information and data collection contexts/environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to information and data required for military engineering intelligence requirements.

Guidance information for assessment 

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.

Information is 

Unprocessed information/data of every description, which may be used in the production of intelligence and may include:

• manufactured features - roads, buildings, facilities
• population demographics
• slope of ground
• soils, minerals, rock strata
• threat
• vegetation - type, species, height, density, canopy

Collection methods may include 

By foot, in vehicles, in boats in aircraft or a combination

By liaison with organisations

By observation or inquiry

By specifically tasked reconnaissance

Tasked through operational processes

Through the application of research processes

Collection plan must include 

Collection method

Reporting requirements

Timelines

Sources may include 

Databases

External agencies

Information systems

Internal agencies

Internet/intranet

Libraries

Local inhabitants

Team members

Standard procedures may include 

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

Written and verbal orders and job instructions

Resources may include 

Equipment and material

Finances

Manpower

Mobility assets

Time

Communication with higher authority may include 

Computer

Radio

Satellite

Spoken

Telephone

Written

Co-requisite Unit /s 

Nil