PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings

Revision Number: 2

PUAOPE015A Conduct briefings and debriefings

Modification History

Release	TP version	Comments
2	PUA12 V1	Layout adjusted.
1	PUA00 V8.1	Primary release on TGA.

Unit Descriptor

This unit covers the competency required to lead and manage a briefing and a debriefing.

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

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to people who are required to conduct briefings and debriefings in operational and non-operational situations in a range of environments.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

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

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Plan and prepare for the briefing and debriefing	1.1 Content and format for briefing and debriefing are determined. 1.2 Briefing and debriefing plan is prepared in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 1.3 Relevant personnel involved in the activity are identified and informed of briefing and debriefing requirements. 1.4 Safe and appropriate location for the briefing and debriefing is selected.
2. Conduct the briefing and debriefing	2.1 Purpose and structure of the briefing and debriefing is outlined to incident personnel. 2.2 Understanding is sought and clarifications are provided, where required. 2.3 Contributions from personnel during the debriefing and evaluation by personnel of their anticipated or actual roles in the activity is encouraged. 2.4 Briefing and debriefing is conducted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 2.5 Briefing and debriefing checklist is used as appropriate.
3. Conclude the briefing and debriefing	3.1 Contributions of personnel are acknowledged in a positive way. 3.2 Briefing and debriefing follow-up action is identified and acted upon in a timely manner. 3.3 Debriefing activity is reviewed against the policies, practices and training of the organisation to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and to identify lessons learnt. 3.4 Briefing and debriefing findings are summarised and recorded, if appropriate, in a format suitable for subsequent action by appropriate personnel.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills
communicate clearly in a group setting lead and manage group processes prepare briefing and debriefing plans provide feedback and encourage contributions from group members
Required Knowledge
organisational policies organisational procedures for activity briefing and debriefing practices and training processes in relation to activity

Evidence Guide

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: communicate effectively with personnel elicit and encourage contributions to the briefings and debriefings in a constructive and positive way Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed conducting briefings and debriefings in a variety of actual and/or simulated workplace contexts. Specific resources for assessment There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.
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 industry-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

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.
Content and format for briefing and debriefing may include:	Collaborative Descriptive illustrative Facilitator led Level of language used Predetermined (SMEAC) Problem based
Briefing and debriefing plan may include:	Appropriate incident information collected prior to undertaking operational activities Location Methodology Participants Purpose Subject matter Timing
Organisational policies and procedures may include:	Briefing and debriefing formats Legislation relevant to the operation/incident/response Legislation relevant to the organisation Operational, corporate and strategic plans Operational performance standards Operational policies and procedures Organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines Organisational quality standards Organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability
Relevant personnel may include:	Contractors Local, state/territory and federal government employees Operations personnel Support personnel Volunteers Other agency personnel
Activity may include:	Incidents Meetings Public safety campaigns
Safe and appropriate locations may vary according to:	Ambient conditions (noise, light, smell) Distractions Timing of the briefing and debriefing which may be before, during or following an activity Weather Whether briefing and debriefing is under operational or non-operational conditions
Briefing and debriefing may be conducted:	After a meeting/event As soon as possible following an incident At convenient time after the incident At regular intervals At shift change over Immediately after the incident Prior to undertaking training Prior to undertaking workplace projects and other work related activities When incident personnel have been relieved When personnel return to their home base When significant changes are anticipated at an incident
Briefing and debriefing checklist may include:	Control and command Communications Damage Equipment and plant Fatalities First aid and medical Incident background Incident response Injuries Loss Resources committed to the incident Strategies to improve response Stress Supporting organisations Welfare
Briefing and debriefing follow-up action may include	Action taken to address issues identified Informing participants on the outcomes of the debriefing
Subsequent action may include	Reporting to appropriate supervisor or agency Reviewing procedures

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.