Description

Pre-requisites

• PUACOM011B Develop community awareness networks (Fire Specific)

Performance Criteria

1. Provide advice on prevention strategy
1.1. Public safety risk prevention strategies are identified taking into account available information on hazards and environmental conditions
1.2. Public safety risk prevention strategies are assessed against organisation’s criteria
1.3. Advice is provided to local forums on public safety risk prevention strategies in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
1.4. Advice provided takes into account type of risk, locality, and protection of life, property and the environment

2. Implement and monitor prevention strategies
2.1. Risk prevention activity is implemented in accordance with selected strategies
2.2. Prevention activities are communicated to and coordinated with relevant authorities and other responsible organisations
2.3. Progress reports are provided to stakeholders in line with organisational policies and procedures

3. Review implementation of prevention strategies
3.1. Stakeholders are advised of the outcome of the implementation in line with organisational policy and procedures
3.2. Recommendations are documented and provided to appropriate personnel as proposed amendments to prevention strategies

Key Competencies

Communicating ideas and information

• Communicate ideas and information to reporting procedures (verbal and written) 

Collecting analysing and organising information

• Collect, organise and understand information related to recognising and reporting situations

 Planning and organising activities 

• Plan and organise activities which implement and follow standard procedures 

Working with others and in teams

• Work with others and in a team by assisting and cooperating with team members 

Using mathematical ideas and techniques 

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques to document and report numbers for emergency procedures

Solving problems 

• Establish diagnostic processes which recommend improvements for OH&S issues

Using technology 

• Use workplace technology related to the use of technology to assist with safe work practices

Range Statement

Relevant authorities and other responsible organisations may include

• operative and support organisations
• other emergency organisations
• water, gas and power agencies
• welfare and counselling organisations
• medical organisations
• equipment suppliers
• contractors
• community service organisations
• land management agencies
• Federal, State and local government authorities

Local forums may include

• local councils
• local emergency management committees
• community groups
• schools

Documentation may include

• emergency procedures
• standard operating procedures
• relevant Australian or international documentation disaster/emergency management
• organisational and workplace operating procedures and policies
• evacuation procedures
• occupational health and safety procedures
• applicable State/Territory, Commonwealth legislation and regulations
• risk and hazard analysis

Applicable legislation, regulations and organisational requirements may include

• State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations relating to public safety
• state of emergency
• Occupational Health and Safety regulations and legislation
• industrial relations
• workers’ compensation
• privacy and confidentiality legislation
• freedom of information
• environment protection legislation
• equal opportunity
• equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
• standards and certification requirements
• quality assurance procedures
• memorandum of understanding/ agreement, conventions, protocols, policies, codes of practice, procurement procedures, mental health work (non clinical), Community Services and Health Training Australia

Stakeholders may include

• staff
• career and volunteer personnel
• client groups
• members of the public
• community groups
• industry groups
• public and private sector organisations
• non-government organisations
• Members of Parliament

Public Safety risk prevention strategies may include

• all aspects of comprehensive emergency management evolved from considering prevention/ mitigation
• preparedness
• response and recovery including safety standards
• legislation and regulation
• building codes
• land use management
• public education
• emergency management planning
• mutual aid agreements
• training and exercises
• warning systems
• critical incident stress management
• community restoration
• mobilising resources
• implementing plans
• financial support
• restoration and reconstruction
• prescribed burning

Assessment of strategies may include

• determination of advantages
• disadvantages
• deficiencies and limitations
• costs and benefits

Sources of risk may include

• commercial and legal relationships
• economic
• human behaviour
• natural events
• political circumstances
• technology/ technical issues
• management activities and controls
• individual activities

Organisational documentation may include

• emergency/disaster management plans
• standard operating procedures
• policies and procedures and guidelines

Community information may include

• community information booklets
• local media
• local council
• local emergency service personnel

Communication strategies may include

• meetings
• letters
• facsimile
• electronic transmission of information
• small group or individual verbal communication

Communicating to promote understanding may include

• using plain English (or appropriate community language)
• avoidance of technical terminology and jargon
• taking account of education levels
• literacy levels
• English language levels
• familiarity with technical terms
• may require use of interpreter or community liaison officer
• positive relations with stakeholders may be promoted by facilitating open communication and responding promptly to queries

Organisation’s criteria for selection of public safety management intervention strategies may include

• equity
• timing
• leverage for further vulnerability-reducing action
• cost effectiveness
• administrative efficiency
• continuity of effects
• compatibility with other strategies
• jurisdictional authority
• effects on economy
• effects on environment
• possibility of vulnerability creation
• vulnerability reduction potential
• public and pressure group reaction
• effects on individual freedom

Organisational policy and procedures may vary between sectors and organisations  and may include

• legislation relevant to the public safety risk prevention strategies
• legislation relevant to the organisation operational, corporate and strategic plans
• standard operating procedures
• operational performance standards
• organisational personnel practices and guidelines
• organisational quality standards

Evidence Guide

Critical Aspects of Evidence

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in ability to effectively implement the selected public safety risk prevention strategy.

Underpinning Knowledge

• legislative requirements relevant to emergency management
• problem solving and decision making techniques
• emergency management concepts and principles
• techniques for the prioritisation and evaluation of public safety
• risk management systems
• organisation’s policy and procedures

Underpinning Skills

• resolve conflicts
• ability to negotiate
• analyse needs
• communication

Resource implications

For the demonstration of competence in this unit it will be necessary to provide a real life environment and/or simulations based on real life incidents. These resources may involve complex scenarios sufficient to allow evidence to be gathered from a variety of sources and stakeholders on more than one occasion and over an extended period of time

Consistency in performance

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

Context of assessment

Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through written assignments, project reports, debriefings and action learning projects