PUASAR004 — Implement and monitor USAR operation plans

1 Interpret results of structural triage from area of operations

• 1.1USAR team is briefed on operations portion of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) using Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration/logistics, Command/control and Safety (SMEACS) format
• 1.2Results of structural triage are analysed and resources are assigned to the area of operations

2 Establish and manage base of operations

• 2.1Location for base of operations is confirmed, in accordance with Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team requirements
• 2.2Base of operations is established; base camp manager is appointed and arrangements are communicated to appropriate personnel
• 2.3Resources for base of operations are acquired and allocated, as required, and tasks are delegated to appropriate personnel
• 2.4Base of operations and resources are managed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.5Security arrangements, fire protection and evacuation arrangements are identified and communicated to USAR team
• 2.6Personnel working within base of operations are briefed on key responsibilities and operational priorities, including accountabilities

3 Manage deployed USAR team

• 3.1USAR team communication and welfare plans are disseminated to relevant personnel and are implemented and monitored
• 3.2USAR team personnel are tasked with collecting and recording of operational information
• 3.3Internal and external reporting arrangements for the USAR team are established and information flow is monitored to ensure it is accurate, timely and relevant
• 3.4Information management systems are utilised to maintain operational data and records
• 3.5Media requests are managed, in accordance with the media plan and, where required, a media liaison officer is appointed
• 3.6USAR team logistics is managed through the appointment of a logistics officer with delegated financial responsibilities
• 3.7Financial expenditure for the deployed team is managed and appropriate financial control measures are implemented
• 3.8Liaison arrangements are managed, through the appointment of a liaison officer, as required

4 Manage implementation of and monitor USAR operations portion of IAP

• 4.1Preparation of the USAR operations portion of the IAP is managed, in accordance with organisational requirements
• 4.2Implementation of the USAR operations portion of the IAP is managed, in accordance with organisational requirements and for consistency with the approved IAP
• 4.3Plan and actions to ensure the safety, health and welfare of USAR team members at an incident are communicated to relevant personnel and are implemented and monitored
• 4.4Identified risks are mitigated within the scope of USAR operations and safe work practices are monitored and adhered to
• 4.5Ongoing liaison is maintained with supervisor about incident situation, process towards achievement of allocated tasks, IAP modifications, additional resources requirements and significant events occurring
• 4.6Ongoing liaison is maintained with USAR team regarding work progress, resource status, needs, location and any significant changes or emerging risks
• 4.7Regular and timely reports are prepared and distributed to relevant personnel
• 4.8Activities with adjacent areas of operation are coordinated, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.9Log of activities and decisions is kept and maintained throughout deployment

5 Reassign USAR rescuers

• 5.1Resources are reassigned to different worksites or teams, in accordance with emergency management arrangements
• 5.2Reconnaissance deployment briefing is conducted for reassigned rescue personnel
• 5.3Reassigned rescue personnel are deployed and reconnaissance operations are supervised and managed

6 Demobilise or evacuate USAR team

• 6.1USAR team demobilisation plan is communicated to relevant personnel, implemented and monitored
• 6.2Disposal, donation and decontamination of equipment and resources is implemented, in accordance with the approved plan
• 6.3USAR team evacuation plan is implemented, as required, in conjunction with mobilisation preplanning processes

What does an assessment tool for PUASAR004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASAR004 needs to address all 70 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 21 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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