PUASES016 — Apply snowcraft skills when performing search operations

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What an assessment for PUASES016 must cover

54 assessable components: 4 elements (24 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for operation in alpine environments

1.1Operational and task information is obtained from search coordinator or delegated personnel
1.2Specific hazards and equipment requirements for environmental and operational requirements are identified
1.3Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and used
1.4Food and water requirements for the operation, environment and physical activity are identified and selected, in accordance with organisational procedures
1.5Environment and/or weather conditions for anticipated period of operational response are determined
1.6Own ability to meet anticipated physical and psychological requirements of operation is evaluated and any issues anticipated are reported to the team leader

2 Undertake operations in an alpine environment

2.1Deployment to operational response area using transportation is undertaken in a safe and timely manner
2.2Specified team roles and functions are carried out safely, as directed by the team leader
2.3Search safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
2.4Search formation and spacing are undertaken and maintained as outlined by the team leader, in accordance with organisational procedures
2.5Search boundaries are marked, in accordance with task requirements, under the direction of the team leader
2.6Observation skills are applied, and any clues or objects located are immediately reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
2.7Communication within the team is maintained
2.8Safety and wellbeing of self and others is monitored, and any concerns are reported to the team leader
2.9Hazards are continually monitored, risks assessed, and any concerns identified are reported, in accordance with organisational procedures

3 Perform survival techniques

3.1Emergency shelter is constructed appropriately for current and anticipated conditions
3.2Weather conditions and other information is interpreted, and actions are taken to minimise effects of weather on self and others
3.3First aid is applied to self and others, as required
3.4Lost searcher drills are conducted, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
3.5Welfare of self and others is sustained
3.6Situational awareness is maintained and changing environment and weather conditions are responded to in a timely manner

4 Complete recall and stand down procedures

4.1Search equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines
4.2Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards
4.3Symptoms of operational stress in self and others is recognised and reported to relevant personnel

Performance evidence

anticipating current and future conditions and other factors
applying Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements including hazard identification, risk management and working safely
communicating with team members
completing recall and stand down procedures including debriefings
constructing temporary emergency snow shelters
identifying food and water requirements
implementing organisational policies and procedures
interpreting weather conditions and/or information
meeting physical and psychological requirements
performing and applying survival techniques in an alpine environment including conducting lost searcher drills and applying first aid
preparing for operation in an alpine environment
recognising and reporting stress
sustaining welfare of self and others
travelling in an alpine environment over snow
undertaking search operations in an alpine environment including using observation skills and marking boundaries
using snow equipment including personal protective clothing and equipment

Knowledge evidence

communication techniques
factors and conditions that may impact search operations
factors that impact avalanches including terrain
first aid inclusive of the signs, symptoms and treatment of hypothermia
memorandums of understanding, agreements and codes of practice
minimisation of environmental impact
organisational documentation, policies and procedures including the procedures for cleaning and discarding equipment
physical and psychological requirements
signs and symptoms of stress
snow equipment including personal protective clothing and equipment
snow shelter construction techniques
sources of information on weather and snow conditions
survival techniques including food, water and shelter
Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislated requirements including hazard identification, risk mitigation and safe working practices

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What does an assessment tool for PUASES016 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUASES016 needs to address all 54 unit components: 4 elements with 24 performance criteria, 16 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.

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