POLSAR028 — Manage assets for police search and rescue operations

1 Oversee coordination.

• 1.1Action the management function within SAR coordination centre/ forward command post.
• 1.2Assess whether the command-and-control structure is appropriate for the nature and complexity of the SAR operation(s).
• 1.3Modify coordination structure in response to changes within the SAR operation(s).
• 1.4Apply operational judgement and strategic oversight to lead and manage SAR operation(s).
• 1.5Facilitate flow of information to stakeholders to communicate needs of the SAR operation(s).

2 Manage asset requirements.

• 2.1Identify assets required to respond to SAR incident(s).
• 2.2Assess assets to meet the requirements of SAR plan(s), including personnel support activities.
• 2.3Assess financial requirements and associated authorisations to facilitate asset management.
• 2.4Review and supply assets to meet operational requirements within negotiated timeframes.
• 2.5Monitor allocation of assets to ensure operational effectiveness and to identify additional requirements.
• 2.6Assess assets requirements for protracted operations.
• 2.7Liaise with stakeholders to facilitate resupply and negotiation for ongoing asset requirements.

3 Conclude coordination activities.

• 3.1Analyse use of assets to ensure cost effectiveness and efficiency using an audit methodology.
• 3.2Oversee the return and reconciliation of resources released from SAR operation(s) to stakeholders.
• 3.3Manage financial arrangements arising from SAR operations.
• 3.4Ensure provision of support for SAR personnel in line with work health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.

4 Review coordination.

• 4.1Evaluate coordination effectiveness through debriefings and peer reviews to review actions taken, costings, and policies and procedures.
• 4.2Interpret review findings to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• 4.3Develop reports to account for the SAR operation costings and the use of assets.
• 4.4Manage asset availability and preparedness for future SAR operations.

What does an assessment tool for POLSAR028 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for POLSAR028 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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