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Forest Industry Brigade Training Specification and Guidelines Element informal meetings 6. Prepare and process routine written correspondence notes and records Critical aspects of evidence Performance criteria 2. Responses are sought from, and provided to, other group members in a constructive way 3. Views and opinions of individuals or a group are understood, acknowledged and accurately represented to others where required 1. Information and ideas are presented in a format, language and timeframe to meet organisation’s requirements 2. Presentation of written documents meets organisation’s standards of style and accuracy 3. Documents are processed to comply with legislative requirements and organisation’s policy and procedures It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in effectively interacting with clients and communicate verbally and non verbally A qualified Plantation Firefighter successfully completing CFA Crew Leader program will provide qualification for endorsement for the role of Plantation Crew Leader. INCIDENT CONTROLLER 1 To qualify for endorsement as an Incident Controller Level 1, you need to be a qualified Plantation Firefighter and assessed as competent in CFA Crew Leader. NB: All officers must, as a minimum, be qualified Crew Leaders and Incident Controller 1. The following information is a guide to what you need to know or be able to do/demonstrate and directs you to the learning materials you will need to access prior to skills recognition. PUAOPE001A Descriptor Supervise response This unit covers the competency to supervise a response by a small team to incidents and may include the use of aircraft, which are time critical and/or potentially threatening to life, property or the environment. The unit includes the competency to proceed to the incident, assess the incident, and plan and implement an operational response and post-response activities. Element 1. Receive incident response request Performance criteria 1. Requests for response are received and dealt with in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines 2. Relevant incident information is obtained and assessed to enable personnel to make appropriate preparations 3. An appropriate response is determined according to the type of incident and information available in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 4. The location of the incident and the most appropriate route to the incident are ascertained 2. Proceed to incident 1. Personnel, equipment and transport resources are dispatched promptly, consistent with the nature of the incident and the information available 2. Communication is established and maintained 3. An appropriate route to the incident is followed to minimise response time 4. En-route hazards are recognised and negotiated to minimise risk 5. Multi-vehicle response is conducted in accordance with the organisation’s procedures 3. Assess the incident 1. Observations are made en route to assist with incident assessments 2. Assigned personnel’s arrival at the incident is confirmed according to organisational policies and procedures 3. Communication with on-site personnel is established 4. An initial assessment of the incident is carried out promptly Edition 2, May 2008 Safety First Page 18
Element 4. Plan and implement an operational response to the incident Forest Industry Brigade Training Specification and Guidelines Performance criteria 5. Hazards or potential hazards are assessed and minimised or controlled 6. Assigned resources to deal with the incident are established at the earliest opportunity 7. The need for additional resources is identified and resources requested in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 8. Hazards are monitored during the incidents and changes in the situation acted upon 1. A safe and effective operational environment is established and maintained in accordance with occupational health and safety guidelines and organisation’s policies and procedures 2. Incident information is communicated to assigned personnel clearly, accurately and in a timely manner 3. Incident plan is developed based on available information and organisational procedures 4. Strategies and tactics are determined and tasks allocated to appropriate personnel 5. An incident plan is implemented, continually monitored, reported and reviewed in the light of additional information and communicated in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures 6. Leadership and supervision are provided to ensure that performance and practice are to operational standards 7. Appropriate equipment and materials are deployed to deal with the incident 8. Changes in the incident plan are communicated to relevant personnel and organisations 5. Conclude operation 1. Incident is terminated in accordance with the organisation’s procedures 2. Incident records of incident actions and decisions are maintained in accordance with the organisation’s requirements 3. Incident assessment is conducted in accordance with the organisation’s requirements 6. Supervise post response activities Critical aspects of evidence 1. Equipment cleaning, repair, storage and replenishment is supervised 2. Debriefing requirements are met 3. Post operation reports are prepared to organisation’s requirements 4. Welfare of team members is monitored and appropriate action taken It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in implementation of an appropriate strategy to deal effectively with the incident PUALAW001A Protect and preserve incident scene Descriptor Element 1. Secure and preserve scene 2. Record and report details of incident scene Critical aspects of evidence This unit covers the competency required, on arrival at the scene of an accident or incident, to conduct initial assessment, take action to maintain public safety and preserve the scene, and note and record details and information. The unit is particularly applicable in cases where organisation personnel are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident or incident. Performance criteria 1. Initial assessment is participated in to identify factors which will impact on public safety and scene preservation 2. Incident/accident scene is effectively secured to preserve the scene and maintain public safety in line with legislative requirements 1. Details of the scene are noted, recorded and reported according to organisation’s policies and procedures 2. Witness details and information volunteered are recorded in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements 3. Information is communicated to relevant personnel in line with organisation’s procedures Demonstrated ability to effectively secure scene and record and report details in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures Edition 2, May 2008 Safety First Page 19
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