PUACOM016 — Manage media requirements at major incident

1 Assess scene for media requirements

• 1.1Restricted and special access areas are clearly defined for media personnel to ensure safety of the operation and to prevent contamination of evidence
• 1.2Media access to personnel, volunteers, victims and casualties is controlled in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.3Provision of information to the media is identified and reviewed to comply with organisational media requirements
• 1.4Media personnel and stakeholders are briefed and monitored for compliance with Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements

2 Develop media strategy

• 2.1Media plan and arrangements are developed to meet media requirements
• 2.2Organisational media representative is selected and briefed
• 2.3Media briefing area is allocated with required resources
• 2.4Media cooperation is gained to coordinate information flow and for approved dissemination of information to and from the public
• 2.5Media strategy is reviewed and modified at regular intervals to suit incident level and operational demands
• 2.6Approval is gained for release of information and warnings, as required
• 2.7Information briefing sessions and tours are scheduled at appropriate times to minimise impact on operational activities and requirements

3 Provide information to media

• 3.1Organisational policies and procedures are followed when liaising with the media
• 3.2Media updates are provided in accordance with operational requirements
• 3.3Interview and photograph opportunities are scheduled and conducted to provide information, as required
• 3.4Other organisations at the incident are consulted to ensure a consistent presentation of information to the media
• 3.5Accurate records of media enquiries and interviews are maintained
• 3.6Two way communication arrangements between the organisation and media is maintained

4 Promote organisation via the media

• 4.1Work, activities and achievements of the organisation, volunteers and other organisational personnel are promoted throughout the incident to assist in maintaining morale and public profile
• 4.2Professional standards are maintained in accordance with organisational requirements

What does an assessment tool for PUACOM016 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUACOM016 needs to address all 36 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PUACOM016?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUACOM016 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PUACOM016 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUACOM016 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PUACOM016, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.