Release 2.0  This is the second release of this unit of competency in the Public Safety Training Package.

Editorial adjustments and clarification of text in Assessment Conditions.

Release 1.0  This is the first release of this unit of competency in the PUA Public Safety Training Package.

This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to manage a multi-team response at an incident which may be time critical and/or potentially threatening to life, property or the environment.

An individual performing in this role has the title of Sector or Division Commander and/or Level 1 Operations Officer and is delegated responsibility by either the Incident Controller or Operations Officer. The individual is responsible for managing a sector or division at an incident.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

It is essential that the prerequisite units listed below are obtained prior to the issuance of this unit to individuals within the fire sector or the units contributing to the attainment of a fire qualification.

One of the following

PUAFIR302 Suppress urban fire

PUAFIR303 Suppress wildfire.

Operations

Public Safety

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1  

Conduct assessment of incident 

1.1 

Initial briefing is obtained, in accordance with organisational procedures

1.2 

Risk assessment of all factors relevant to the sector is conducted

1.3 

Resources for the incident are identified

1.4 

Constraints which may impede the response are identified

1.5 

Initial response options are identified and assessed

2 

Take command of sector 

2.1 

Command of all sector personnel is established and maintained, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2 

Communications systems are used, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.3 

Reporting processes are activated, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to provide continuous monitoring and evaluation of incident

3 

Implement operations portion of IAP 

3.1 

Incident Action Plan (IAP) is communicated to teams, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2 

Resources are deployed within area of operations to ensure portion of the IAP is implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures

3.3 

Operations are conducted and monitored, in accordance with the IAP

3.4 

Operational reports are issued, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.5 

Operations are modified, as required, to suit the situation

4 

Manage and monitor sector operations 

4.1 

Sector is managed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.2 

Safe work practices and health and welfare procedures and arrangements are implemented and monitored

4.3 

Strategies are implemented, and tactics are determined, in accordance with the IAP

4.4 

Team leaders are briefed on Incident Controller’s intent and are tasked, in accordance with the IAP

4.5 

Specific tasks are reviewed and modified, as required

4.6 

Regular exchange of information is maintained within the chain of command on incident situation, progress, achievement of incident objectives and identified risks

4.7 

Unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with the Incident Controller’s intent

4.8 

Situation reports are provided through the chain of command on required modification to the IAP, including additional resources required, surplus resources and hazards present

4.9 

Need for logistical support is identified and communicated through the chain of command

4.10 

IAP activities are coordinated with adjacent sectors

5 

Manage post incident operations 

5.1 

Resources are accounted for and demobilised, in accordance with organisational requirements

5.2 

Post operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

5.3 

Sector debriefing is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to PUAOPE016A Manage a multi-team sector.

Release 2.0  This is the second release of this unit of competency in the Public Safety Training Package.

Editorial adjustments and clarification of text in Assessment Conditions.

Release 1.0  This is the first release of this unit of competency in the PUA Public Safety Training Package.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes

• accessing information and support the chain of command
• adapting tactics
• applying Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
• assessing effectiveness of strategies and tactics on sector or division
• briefing and debriefing personnel
• completing documentation
• conducting an assessment of the area of operation
• deploying and managing human and physical resources
• establishing command of sector or division
• following organisational policies and procedures
• identifying and assessing risks
• implementing operations portion of the incident action plan
• leading teams
• maintaining shared situational awareness
• making decisions, negotiating and resolving conflict
• managing and monitoring sector or division operations
• managing post incident operations including demobilisation arrangements
• providing reports through the chain of command
• using communications systems.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes knowledge of

• Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) structure
• constraints on actions that may limit available options
• equipment and personnel capabilities for incident type
• human and physical resources available for the incident
• incident action plan objectives, strategies and tactics including Incident Controller’s intent
• incident site layouts
• initial response options
• organisational command structure
• organisational policies, procedures and documentation for managing operations
• post operational procedures
• processes for implementing, monitoring, amending and reviewing strategies and tactics
• requirements for reporting and recording
• risk assessment
• types of incidents
• Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements including risk mitigation.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in operational situations or in simulated operational training situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
• appropriate materials, equipment, tools and personal protective clothing and equipment currently used in industry
• applicable documentation including organisational procedures, industry standards, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.