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PUAOPE012A - Control level 1 incident

Description	This unit covers the competency required to control a Level 1 incident through the use of local or initial response resources. This unit includes the competency to proceed to the incident, to assess the incident, to plan and implement an operational response and post-response activities. A Level 1 incident is characterised by being able to be resolved through the use of local or initial response resources only. In a Level 1 response the major function is operations, that is, to resolve the incident. Control of the incident is limited to the immediate area and therefore the operations function can usually be carried out by the Incident Controller. Being relatively minor, the other functions of planning and logistics will generally be undertaken concurrently by the Incident Controller.
Pre Requisites	Nil
Application	This unit applies to people responsible for: developing an Incident Action Plan achieving the incident objective providing a safe work environment managing the incident as effectively and efficiently as circumstances allow keeping relevant people informed and aware of incident progress
Performance Criteria	1. Receive incident response request 1.1 Requests for response are received and dealt with in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines 1.2 Relevant incident information is obtained and assessed to inform decision making processes 1.3 Location of the incident and most appropriate route to the incident are ascertained 2. Proceed to incident 2.1 Personnel, equipment and transport resources are dispatched promptly, consistent with the nature of the incident and information available 2.2 Communication is established and maintained 2.3 Appropriate route to the incident is followed to minimise response time 2.4 En route hazards are recognised and negotiated to minimise risk 2.5 Observations are made en route to assist with incident assessments 2.6 Multi-vehicle response is conducted in accordance with organisational procedures 2.7 Arrival at the incident is confirmed according to organisational policies and procedures 3. Assess the incident 3.1 Communications are established in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Initial assessment of the incident is carried out promptly 3.3 Hazards or potential hazards are assessed and monitored so that they are minimised or controlled 3.4 Resources are assigned to deal with the incident 3.5 Need for additional resources is identified and resources are requested in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.6 Actions are taken to protect, secure and preserve incident scene where required 3.7 Incident potential is assessed and transition to a Level 2 incident is considered 4.Establish and maintain control 4.1 Control and command are established in accordance with legislation, and organisational policies and procedures 4.2 Incident Action Plan (IAP) appropriate to incident situation is developed based on available information and organisational procedures 4.3 Strategies and tactics are determined and tasks are allocated to appropriate personnel 4.4 Incident personnel are briefed clearly, accurately and in a timely manner 4.5 Relevant incident information is communicated to key stakeholders 4.6 IAP is implemented, continually monitored, reported on and reviewed in the light of additional information and is communicated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 4.7 Appropriate resources are deployed to deal with the incident 4.8 Response is adjusted in a timely manner 4.9 Leadership, supervision and team welfare are provided to ensure performance and practice are to operational standards 4.10 Changes to the IAP are communicated to relevant personnel and organisations 5. Conclude operation 5.1 Final incident assessment is conducted in accordance with organisational procedures 5.2 Incident actions and decisions are recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 5.3 Incident is concluded in accordance with organisational requirements 6. Supervise post-response activities 6.1 Welfare of team members is assessed and appropriate action is taken 6.2 Equipment cleaning, repair, storage and replenishment is supervised 6.3 Debriefing requirements are met 6.4 Post incident reports are prepared to organisational requirements
Required Skills & Knowledge	Required Skills assess risks and apply safe work practices communicate effectively conduct an incident assessment conduct briefings and debriefings deploy personnel and equipment to deal with the incident develop and maintain incident situational awareness make and implement decisions use communication equipment Required Knowledge agency policies and procedures for determining the Control Authority and Incident Controller agency procedures for establishing control and communicating to relevant authorities agency protocols for liaising with stakeholders and media on scene Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) structure and principles briefing/debriefing requirements current navigational practices to perform navigation occupational health and safety (OH&S) agency safe work practices, and health and welfare arrangements at incidents organisational incident management system organisational policies and procedures relating to operations (such as relevant legislation; operational, corporate and strategic plans; operational performance standards; operational policies and procedures; organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines; organisational quality standards; organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability) organisational process for developing IAP objectives, strategies and tactics for a Level 1 incident organisational process for developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing IAP for a Level 1 incident procedures for protecting and preserving an incident scene and recording requirements
Range Statement	When dealing with aircraft response, performance may be affected by Airstrip length requirements Engine type-piston Fire behaviour Load capacity Pilot ability Range Task Terrain Twin/single engine Turbine Weather Wing configuration When dealing with aircraft response, suitability may be affected by Communications systems availability Pilot local knowledge Range Speed Take off capability Visibility When dealing with aircraft response, supervising of aircraft management procedures include Aircraft separation - vertically and horizontally Direction Fire Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (F-CTAF) Height separation Inbound/outbound calls Temporary restricted space Organisational policies and guidelines may vary between sectors and organisations and may include Civil Aviation Orders and requirements Environmental management and sustainability Incident management systems Interagency liaison Legislation Operational policies, procedures and standards Procedures, requirements Search and rescue time/procedures/action Incidents may include Accident Animal and marine mammal rescue Crime Fire Flood Hazardous substances and dangerous goods Public disorder Rescues Searches Storm Transport may include Aviation By foot Horses Maritime Rail Vehicular on-road and off-road Hazards may include Adverse weather After-dark operations Civil unrest Crowds Dangerous goods and hazardous substances Debris Difficult terrain Fire behaviour Hazardous trees Interference to communications Level of visibility Masts/aerials Other aircraft Powerlines and cables Restricted areas Road conditions Smoke Structural collapse Terrain and topography Tidal and flood behaviour Traffic Wildlife Incident assessments may include Access and egress Adequacy of allocated equipment Capability of assigned personnel Climatic and weather conditions Crowds Disruption to essential services Evacuation zones Hazards/no go areas Information gathered from existing plans/databases Installed fire protection Nature, type and size of incident Risk to life, property and environment Type and construction of building Communications may include Audible alarms/whistles Computer Distress signal units Facsimile Ground to air Hand signals Mobile data terminal Pager PA equipment Radio Telephones Verbal and written instructions Resources may include Aircraft (rotary- and fixed-wing) Equipment Materials Maps Navigation aids Personnel trained for the task Protective clothing Pumps Vehicles, vessels, aircraft and machinery Incident Action Plan may include Accommodation and welfare arrangements Air Operations Plan Communications Plan Incident objectives Information on alternative or fallback strategies Information Plan for dissemination of information to all stakeholders Information regarding the necessary logistical arrangements Management structure if established Maps or site plans of the incident Medical Plan and consideration of OH&S issues Statement of current situation and predictions of the incident's likely development (including key risk exposures) Strategies to achieve defined incident objectives Structural chart Timings of meetings and changeovers Traffic management Written or mental plan Key stakeholders may include Affected individuals Community groups Media Other agencies Team welfare may include Fatigue management Physical needs such as refreshments Physical stress Psychological stress
Evidence Guide	Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Assessment must confirm the ability to: develop, implement and monitor an IAP to effectively deal with an incident direct and supervise incident control activities maintain situational awareness. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. Context of and specific resources for assessment Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in an actual or simulated workplace environment. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: simulation of Level 1 incidents in a response environment relevant transport, communications equipment. Method of assessment In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include: direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions.

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