PUASES013 — Undertake storm and water damage operations performed at heights

1 Assess situation

• 1.1Operation and task information is obtained through the command structure at the incident site
• 1.2Scene reconnaissance is promptly conducted at height and the results are reported
• 1.3Hazards and environmental conditions are identified, risks are assessed, and control measures are implemented

2 Mitigate the effects of storm damage

• 2.1Safety systems for working at heights are identified, established and are used, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.2Equipment is selected based on incident information and is checked, in accordance with organisational procedures, to ensure it is ready for operational use
• 2.3Personal protective clothing and equipment is prepared and worn, as required
• 2.4Techniques are used to minimise further damage from water entry and to provide for safe access to and from buildings or structures, wherever possible
• 2.5Buildings or structures are temporarily repaired to make them safe, to minimise further damage and to provide for safe access to and from the property, as required

3 Complete operations

• 3.1Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines, prior to standing down from the operation
• 3.2Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel
• 3.3Operational documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards

What does an assessment tool for PUASES013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASES013 needs to address all 44 unit components: 3 elements with 11 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 17 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 PUASES013?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUASES013 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.

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