Assessor Resource

DEFCM123A
Conduct an arrest

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit only applies to members of the Australian Defence Force.

Arrests under the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA) may be carried out by a Defence member or a constable.

Defence members, as well as persons who are not Defence members, may be arrested in accordance with the DFDA Powers of Arrest where they are suspected of having committed a service offence. However, each power of arrest varies in terms of its scope (to whom it applies), the pre-requisite circumstances giving rise to the power of arrest, and who may carry out the actual arrest.

This unit covers the competency required to arrest a person under the powers provided by the Defence Act. It includes making the decision to arrest, performing arrests, and preparing and submitting documentation.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

provide advice that is relevant and appropriate to the circumstances

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of situations that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate effectively in writing

communicate effectively orally

make decisions

make sound judgements

negotiate effectively

Required Knowledge

common service offences

equity and diversity principles

work health and safety principles relating to arrests

relevant organisational policies and procedures such as those relating to Powers of Arrest, limits of authority and arrest

requirements for arrest without warrant

rights of the alleged offender

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Powers of Arrest may include:

arrest under warrant

arrest without warrant

general provisions relating to arrest:

enter premises

use of force

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

provisions of the Defence Act and the DFDA

regulations, orders and instructions made under the Defence Act and DFDA

standard operating procedures

standing orders

Arrest without warrant may include:

affecting an arrest

cumulative requirements for powers of arrest

informing the member being arrested of reason and service offence

no more force than is required

strictly limited circumstances where the person making the arrest believes they are acting on reasonable grounds

Rights of a person under arrest may include:

caution

legal representation

notification of family/friends

silence

Documentation may include:

arrest reports

duty officer log

incident log

record of conversation form

statements

Other parties may include:

Australian Defence Force Investigative Service (ADFIS)

commanding officer

Federal Police

service police

state police

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Powers of Arrest are identified. 
Decision to arrest is made within lawful authority and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 
Offenders are arrested without warrant, using the necessary force and are placed in custody in accordance organisational policies and procedures. 
Rights of a person under arrest are protected in accordance organisational policies and procedures. 
Decision to caution or report is left to the discretion of the arresting officer. 
Relevant documentation for reporting is identified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 
Documentation is completed and submitted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 
Decision to notify other parties is left to the discretion or local orders of the arresting officer. 

Forms

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