PUATEA006 — Lead a functional unit at an incident

1 Establish functional unit

• 1.1Initial briefing, including information needed to lead the functional unit, is obtained from the Functional Officer and the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed
• 1.2Functional unit objectives and tasks are identified
• 1.3Functional unit structure is developed, and resources required to perform activities are determined and sought
• 1.4Safe work practices and health and welfare arrangements for work area are established and monitored

2 Lead and manage functional unit

• 2.1Functional unit tasks are delegated based on an understanding of personnel and their capability, meetings are held, and briefings are given
• 2.2Additional information, equipment and resources are obtained, as required
• 2.3Performance of unit personnel is monitored, and support provided, as required
• 2.4Progress towards completion of tasks and achievement of objectives is monitored and work is adjusted and reallocated, as required
• 2.5Reports are provided through the chain of command
• 2.6Document and record management systems are established and maintained in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.7Log of activities and decisions is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.8Injuries, accidents or near misses involving unit personnel are reported and critical incident support services for the unit are requested, in accordance with organisational procedures

3 Communicate effectively within incident environment

• 3.1Information sources and users required to perform, and support unit activities are
• 3.2Communication is undertaken with information sources and users
• 3.3Information received is recorded, clarified, confirmed, interpreted and accurately communicated and/or reported
• 3.4Procedures are implemented and followed when using communications systems during incident
• 3.5Information flows between own unit and other units and functions is established and maintained to support shared situational awareness

4 Monitor and review functional unit

• 4.1Functional unit activities are monitored and reviewed to determine the ongoing need for retaining the unit in support of the incident management team
• 4.2Unit objectives and task requirements are monitored and reviewed to ensure ongoing relevance and timeliness as incident situation changes
• 4.3Functional unit is demobilised, in accordance with incident demobilisation plan
• 4.4Briefings and debriefings are conducted, as required
• 4.5Performance of functional unit is reviewed, and a report is provided, in accordance with organisational requirements

What does an assessment tool for PUATEA006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUATEA006 needs to address all 48 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 13 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 PUATEA006?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUATEA006 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 PUATEA006 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUATEA006 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 PUATEA006, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.