SKILL  KNOWLEDGE  SAFETY

PUACOM006B - Plan and conduct a public awareness program

Description

This unit covers competency for developing awareness in the local community about public safety together with an understanding of organisation's services, facilities and activities

Pre Requisites

PUACOM005B Foster a positive organisational image in the community (Fire specific)

Application

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Performance Criteria


1. Plan public awareness/ information presentation    
1.1 Details of the audience's, requirements and expectations are confirmed and clarified to ensure presentation meets client requirements
1.2 Objectives of presentation and respective roles of those involved are determined in consultation with relevant personnel
1.3 Presentation is structured taking into account characteristics of the audience, including ethic composition, anticipated questions and the subject matter to be presented
1.4 Relevant information is accessed and familiarity with subject matter is confirmed to ensure all information imparted is current and accurate
1.5 Required equipment aids and resources appropriate to the audience are identified and organised

2. Conduct public awareness/ information presentation    
2.1 Information is accurate, culturally appropriate and is presented in a clear manner, in logical sequence
2.2 Aids and equipment are used effectively and correctly to help the audience gain knowledge and retain the information
2.3 Presentations are conducted using recognised principles of group learning appropriate to the audience characteristics
2.4 Feedback from audience and observers is used to assist in assessing own performance and program content
2.5 Current publications suitable to audience, and sources of additional information are provided to enable follow-up
2.6 Questions asked are answered and supplemented with relevant information
2.7 Queries outside the area of responsibility or expertise are referred to the relevant area

3. Conduct visits to facilities/specific locations of interest    
3.1 Facilities, locations and/or equipment are prepared prior to demonstration/tour to meet organisation standards and occupational health and safety guidelines, and to promote a positive public image
3.2 Information given is accurate and provides comprehensive coverage of the facility/location/equipment being discussed or demonstrated

4. Store resources and complete records    
4.1 Equipment and resources are stored according to organisation procedures
4.2 Records of presentations/demonstrations are completed in line with organisation requirements

5. Evaluate/review presentations and demonstrations    
5.1 Improvements to own delivery of presentations are implemented within operational constraints
5.2 Recommendations for improvement to presentations/demonstrations and associated resources are made to relevant personnel

Required Skills & Knowledge

Required Skills
  •     analysing feedback
  •     analysing information requirements
  •     communicating information verbally and non-verbally
  •     completing forms
  •     planning presentations
  •     presentation techniques
  •     reviewing own performance

Required Knowledge
  •     available presentation aids and resources
  •     knowledge of hazards related to the organisation's responsibility
  •     occupational health and safety guidelines relevant to safety of public around equipment and in facilities
  •     organisation procedures for packing up and storing equipment
  •     organisation requirements for completing records of presentations/demonstrations
  •     organisation standards relevant to presentation of equipment and facilities
  •     organisation standards relevant to safety of public in station/base premises
  •     overhead projector
  •     policy and procedures relating to provision of information about the organisation's activities
  •     range of communication strategies
  •     slide presentation equipment
  •     technical information relevant to presentation/tour
  •     use of a variety of learning/training/presentation equipment including whiteboard

Range Statement

Information may be provided    

  • in a range of formal and informal situations including organisation displays and information stands
  • demonstrations
  • exercises
  • group displays
  • ceremonial displays
  • at local events and festivals


Venues may include    

  • shopping malls
  • station/base
  • any public place where organisation is being represented
  • front counter of station/base
  • community venues
  • schools
  • other organisation's facilities
  • specific locations of interest,
  • places of worship

 

Information may include    

  • how to reduce public safety risk
  • organisation's services
  • facilities and activities
  • legal obligations of public and organisations involved


Relevant supplementary information may include    

  • information to assist the public
  • information of public interest

Legal and organisation requirements may apply to    
  • Freedom of Information Act
  • privacy legislation and any matters which may be under the jurisdiction of the court
  • security considerations
  • matters which may be considered sensitive or offensive to the public

Organisations may include    
  • other organisations
  • schools
  • community groups
  • pre-schools
  • medical authorities

Audience may include    
  • adults
  • children
  • senior citizens
  • other agencies
  • pre-school children
  • community groups
  • persons from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • people with disabilities

Appropriate communication takes into account    
  • age
  • English language fluency
  • position of the receiver in the organisation
  • reasons information is being given
  • Communication may include    verbal
  • non-verbal
  • written
  • physical activity

Relevant personnel may include    
  • co-presenter
  • team leader/supervisor
  • training officer
  • human resources manager
  • technical expert/experienced person
  • Characteristics of audience may include    age
  • size of group
  • anticipated level of existing knowledge on the subject
  • the reason for attendance and level of English proficiency

Equipment may include    
  • overhead projectors
  • electronic whiteboard
  • electronic presentation equipment
  • organisation technical equipment
  • practical demonstration equipment
  • writing material

Operational constraints may include    
  • time
  • financial resources
  • human resources
  • availability of materials
  • equipment and printed matter

Records may include    
  • brief written reports
  • proformas
  • forms
  • verbal report
  • attendance register
  • assessment

Additional information may include    
  • telephone contact numbers
  • references

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit    
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrate in:
The preparation and presentation of information which is accurate and in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures, guidelines and legal requirements

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment    
Context of assessment
Review plan against organisational guidelines and assess performance on the job

Specific resources for assessment
Access to presentation venue
presentation equipment and aids will be required

Guidance information for assessment     
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

 

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