PUASES008 — Undertake storm and water damage operations

1 Prepare for storm and water operations

• 1.1Operation and task information is obtained through situational awareness and command structure at an incident site
• 1.2Hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 1.3Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked to ensure it is ready for operational use
• 1.4Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and appropriately worn
• 1.5Work area isolation methods are applied to ensure safety, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 1.6Support for safe and timely evacuation is provided

2 Provide information which assists with operations

• 2.1Liaison with stakeholders is undertaken to provide information which increases awareness of incident situation, safety and to facilitate operational requirements
• 2.2Information is provided to crew/team leader

3 Undertake storm and water operations

• 3.1Safety is ensured when undertaking and completing operational tasks, by working safely in conjunction with other team members
• 3.2Debris is removed, cleared and/or controlled to minimise risk of injury and any further damage to structure and to ensure safe access to and from incident site
• 3.3Techniques for temporary repairs and/or improvised support are applied, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.4Sandbagging techniques are used to minimise further damage
• 3.5Water diversions are created to mitigate the effects of damage
• 3.6Support is provided to personnel undertaking roof repairs and/or working at height through the setup, placement and access to appropriate tools and equipment
• 3.7Trees causing a hazard to life or property are secured, removed and/or reported, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4 Complete operations

• 4.1Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
• 4.2Equipment failure and/or deficiency is reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.3Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to relevant personnel
• 4.4Information for operational documentation and equipment logs is contributed to
• 4.5Debriefing is participated in, as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUASES008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASES008 needs to address all 64 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 23 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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