Unit of competency details

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PUA12 V2

Content reviewed

Application of the Unit added

Performance Criteria amended to make intent clearer but intent has not changed

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. Identify prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies 

1.1 Characteristics of the risk  are fully identified.

1.2 Existing prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies  are identified through research and stakeholder consultation.

1.3 Range of potential prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies is identified through researching current best practice, alternative options, and seeking expert opinion.

2. Evaluate draft strategies 

2.1 Evaluation of draft strategies  are carried out,  and limitations and impacts are identified and communicated to stakeholders .

2.2 Feedback on draft strategies is obtained from stakeholders and collated.

2.3 Stakeholder needs are addressed and negotiated.

2.4 Draft strategies are reviewed taking stakeholder feedback into account.

3. Select strategies 

3.1 Reviewed strategies are negotiated with stakeholders and agreement and commitment is obtained.

3.2 Strategies are documented  according to organisational requirements.

3.3 Strategies are submitted for approval in line with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.

4. Communicate approved strategies 

4.1 Approved strategies are widely publicised  to stakeholders and support is gained.

4.2 Technologies  and processes are selected which most effectively communicate the information .

5. Organise the implementation of documented strategies 

5.1 Implementation strategies relevant to the risk are identified.

5.2 Actions required to implement the strategies are documented.

5.3 Action plans  are developed to facilitate the implementation process.

5.4 Action plans are implemented with minimal conflict and disruption.

6. Review effectiveness of implemented strategies 

6.1 Implementation review process is established.

6.2 Effectiveness of the selected intervention strategies is reviewed as appropriate.

6.3 Implementation action plans are adjusted following the review process if required.

6.4 Any required adjustments to the action plans are implemented.

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

Required Skills 

• conduct needs analysis
• define and anticipate implementation barriers
• establish communication networks
• identify relevant stakeholders
• monitor and review the planning process
• negotiate with client groups and stakeholders
• resolve conflicts
• review procedures, action plans and strategies for implementation
• use information technologies to communicate information

Required Knowledge 

• benchmarking best practice in the implementation and review of management processes
• current principles and practices to conduct activities which exercise elements of public safety management
• effective communication
• emergency management concepts and principles
• legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to emergency management, coronial inquests, royal commissions, commissions of inquiry, environmental Acts, local government regulations, safety standards
• organisational approval procedures
• organisational policy and procedures
• planning theory and processes
• potential hazards and their consequences
• problem solving and decision-making techniques
• problems likely to preclude the implementation of strategies
• risk management and models
• techniques for the prioritisation and evaluation of public safety risk management systems

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:

• select appropriate strategies that will be supported by the community
• implement action plans that are adopted by stakeholders
• establish an implementation process that is current to the community it protects

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in one or more actual situations or scenarios where there is the capacity to demonstrate the required evidence in a real or simulated environment in conjunction with portfolio evidence.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• information about incidents and/or simulations based on actual events – these resources may involve complex scenarios sufficient to allow evidence to be gathered from a variety of sources and stakeholders on more than one occasion and over an extended period; controlled access to organisational records and personnel may have significant cost implications for the staging of scenarios

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.

Risk  may include:

• commercial and legal relationships
• criminal activity
• economic
• human behaviour
• individual activities
• management activities and controls
• natural events
• political circumstances
• technology/technical issues

Prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies  may include:

• community restoration
• critical incident stress management
• emergency management planning
• implementing plans
• financial support
• land use management
• mobilising resources
• mutual aid agreements
• personal support and counselling
• public education
• restoration and reconstruction
• safety standards, legislation and regulation, building codes
• training and exercises
• warning systems

Evaluation of draft strategies  may include:

• determination of advantages, disadvantages, deficiencies and limitations

Stakeholders  may include:

• career and volunteer personnel
• client groups
• community groups
• industry groups
• members of parliament
• members of the public
• non-government organisations
• public and private sector organisations

Strategies are documented  may include:

• corporate plans
• existing disaster plans
• guidelines
• historic time series data
• legislation
• operational manuals
• policies

Strategies are widely publicised  may include:

• electronic transmission of information
• letters
• meetings
• small group or individual verbal communication

Technologies  may include:

• computerised simulations

Effectively communicate the information  may include:

• community information booklets
• emergency service personnel
• groups
• media
• municipalities

Action plans  may include:

• aims and objectives of the strategy
• monitoring and evaluative procedures
• possible strategies to achieve objectives
• possible tactics to implement strategies
• reporting requirements
• resources required including their availability, limitations, contingencies and alternatives