Skill set Outline
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11/09/2026 10:19 AM AWST
11/09/2026 10:19 AM AWST
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Incident response commander
Incident response commander
Skill set
National Code
PMASS00020
PMASS00020
State Code
AD589
AD589
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
02/06/2016
Current Release Date
16/11/2020
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
09/03/2021
Nominal Hours
190
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 16/11/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 02/06/2016 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
The incident commander takes charge of the organisation’s response to an incident and may have several incident response teams under their direction. This role requires specific non-operational competencies.
This skills set covers the competencies required by persons working as incident commanders. This would not normally be their full time job, but a role they assume as required by the situation
Competency is required to be achieved prior to undertaking this role - see units for details.
This is an industry defined skill set.
This skills set covers the competencies required by persons working as incident commanders. This would not normally be their full time job, but a role they assume as required by the situation
Competency is required to be achieved prior to undertaking this role - see units for details.
This is an industry defined skill set.
Pathway Information
These units of competency can provide credit towards Certificates III and IV in PMA Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Licensing is not required at the time of writing, although these competencies may be required under a risk management plan.
Target Group
Individuals who, as part of their role, are required to assume the incident commander role when the situation requires it.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from PMA Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package meet the minimum requirements for an incident commander.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXN66 | PMAOMIR418 | Coordinate incident response | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXN61 | PMAOMIR444 | Develop incident containment tactics | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXM16 | PMAWHS310 | Investigate incidents | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXM13 | PMAWHS511 | Manage emergency incidents | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCL03 | PMAOMIR322 | Manage incident response information | 40 | Unit of competency |
