List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Search environment and property | 1.1 Define the search operation and task information and communicate this to relevant people. 1.2 Use communication strategies to promote cooperation and effective search outcomes. 1.3 Establish the security of the environment and property according to search procedures and safety considerations. 1.4 Identify and use correct search equipment. 1.5 Conduct search according to standard operating procedures. 1.6 Seize and record unauthorised items and secure these according to procedures. 1.7 Return authorised items in the condition found. 1.8 Complete reports promptly, accurately and in the required format. |
2. Search people | 2.1 Monitor offenders and their contacts to detect unauthorised concealment. 2.2 Inform relevant people of the purpose and procedures to be used in searches. 2.3 Ensure searching of people complies with organisational policies and procedures and principles of humane care. 2.4 Secure unauthorised items according to procedures and concern for the safety and welfare of all involved. 2.5 Provide clear, accurate and comprehensive information to relevant people. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.
using safe, thorough and systematic search techniques
documenting and reporting outcomes of search procedures
providing clear and respectful communication to people about search purpose and process
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisation’s policies, procedures and legal requirements related to conducting searches of environment, property and people
organisation’s policies, procedures and legal requirements related to identification and confiscation of unauthorised and illegal objects and substances
effective search techniques
work health and safety policies related to hazards associated with searches
communication principles relevant to promoting cooperation, cultural considerations related to conducting searches
evidence protection, chain of evidence and secure handling
code of conduct
duty of care
prohibited objects and substances
possible concealment areas
Assessment of this unit can be applied using a combination of training outcomes and performance in the workplace, with the principal evidence developed through performance in routine work functions in the workplace.
Evidence needs to be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and/or apply the principles in a different situation or change of environment. Where this unit specifies performance in areas with unpredictable and risk implications, assessment in simulations should be used as well as retrospective documentation and observation of performance working with high risk offenders and in a range of different environments where searches occur.
This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:
CSCSAS001 Maintain security
PUALAW001B Protect and preserve an incident scene
Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.