Competency requirements grouped by KSA type for design of training methods [8]
| Knowledge | |
| Procedural knowledge | Mitigating hazards [pertinent to hard skills]
Operation of specialized rescue equipment [pertinent to hard skills]
Team interoperability (knowing protocols for communication/coordination)
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| Metacognitive knowledge |
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| Skills | |
| Following communication/coordination protocols |
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| Leadership |
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| Technical [hard skills] |
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| Abilities | |
| Related to the capacity for performance under duress | Physical fitness
Capacity for self-regulation: Staying calm under pressure Adaptability: Adapting to new roles, instructions and techniques |
| Procedural knowledge | Know proper physical labour safety protocols (e.g. heavy-lifting techniques, situation awareness) How to safely operate around heavy equipment? Understand hazards of working in contaminated water and limitations of PPE How to use PPE and basic hand tools? How to properly handle and place sandbags as water barriers? How to operate and/or safely operate around off-road capable logistical and combat vehicles? How to operate inflatable, motor-operated watercraft? How to operate heavy equipment? Understanding how a chain of command works Know roles/protocols for working as a highly interdependent team |
| Metacognitive knowledge | Knowing which PPE/tools to use and when Knowing which expert responders to call upon (social capital) |
| Following communication/coordination protocols | Effectively communicating internally and externally to the organization (via judicious use of nonverbal communication and conflict resolution skills) |
| Leadership | Leading a task force with confidence Understanding how to meet and manage the basic needs of individuals in a large workforce (up to thousands) |
| Technical | Capacity to apply procedural and metacognitive knowledge about equipment |
| Related to the capacity for performance under duress | Injury prevention, mental resilience and morale Heavy manual labour Extensive work hours |
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