Assessor Resource
POLAUX016
Apply protective service methods
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes the skills required to employ protective service methods, including conducting patrols, searches, access control and arrests and responding to incidents.
This unit applies to those working as protective service officers, operating within a policing environment.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those relating to powers of protective services officers and use of force.
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs, and may have limited responsibility for organisation of others. They would complete routine and non-routine tasks in dynamic or unknown contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
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