PUAOPE001 — Manage the investigation function at an incident

1 Establish investigation section or unit

• 1.1Initial briefing for the incident is sought and obtained from the Incident Controller or Operations Officer where the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed
• 1.2Investigation section or unit objectives and tasks are identified
• 1.3Appropriate investigation section or unit structure is developed and resources are identified and obtained
• 1.4Appropriate investigation section or unit is established, tasks are delegated and briefings are given to delegated personnel
• 1.5Safe work practices and health and welfare arrangements for work area are implemented and monitored

2 Manage investigation section or unit

• 2.1Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and investigation requirements
• 2.2Workload, progress and performance of investigation section or unit is monitored and managed
• 2.3Investigation section or unit meetings are conducted, as required
• 2.4Information flow within the incident management team and with identified external organisations, is established and maintained
• 2.5Investigation section or unit plan is developed and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.6Maps and schematic plans are produced or obtained to meet investigation requirements
• 2.7Arrangements are made for a log and/or record of activities and decisions to be kept and maintained

3 Undertake investigation activities at an incident

• 3.1Incident investigation requirements are obtained from Incident Controller or Operations Officer
• 3.2Intelligence and information for the incident investigation is gathered and analysed
• 3.3Potential connections to other investigations are identified
• 3.4Security plan is formulated to address investigation’s requirements
• 3.5Investigators are briefed on the investigation plan, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.6Investigation progress is monitored and amended, as required
• 3.7Liaison with Planning or Information Officer to obtain intelligence and information is undertaken, as required
• 3.8Potential conflict between incident operations and investigative requirements is addressed through liaison with incident management team members
• 3.9Ethical standards are applied throughout the conduct of the investigation
• 3.10Local knowledge and information is sought, where appropriate

4 Monitor and review investigation activities

• 4.1Allocation and performance of resources is monitored and reviewed
• 4.2Briefings and debriefings are conducted
• 4.3Post incident analysis is initiated and/or participated in

5 Conclude investigation

• 5.1Continuity of investigation activities is maintained throughout the process of demobilisation of incident structure
• 5.2Investigation conclusions are documented in accordance with organisational procedures and investigation plan requirements
• 5.3Investigation reports are produced and communicated, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.4Documentation is completed and investigation evidence collected is stored securely

What does an assessment tool for PUAOPE001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAOPE001 needs to address all 60 unit components: 5 elements with 29 performance criteria, 17 performance evidence requirements, 14 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 PUAOPE001?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAOPE001 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 PUAOPE001 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUAOPE001 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 PUAOPE001, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.