Assessor Resource

POLAUX018
Liaise with a culturally specific community

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to identify significant information and to assist in the implementation of departmental strategies for a specific community.

This unit applies to those working as police liaison 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 information security and codes of conduct.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs. They would undertake specific tasks within established parameters and would develop solutions in predictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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. Identify public safety concerns of a culturally specific community

1.1 Consult with community members and organisations to build networks.

1.2 Identify considerations impacting police relations to identify potential solutions.

1.3 Collate information relating to public safety concerns for reporting purposes.

1.4 Report public safety concerns to supervisors.

2. Advise police on cultural factors affecting the success of service strategies

2.1 Explain cultural protocols to stakeholders to enhance organisational understanding.

2.2 Identify communication channels to facilitate consultation with community members and organisations.

2.3 Explain community decision-making practices, including the roles of key groups and organisations.

2.4 Identify potential strategies to achieve service objectives while respecting cultural differences.

3. Advise a culturally specific community on public safety

3.1 Explain police service strategies to community members and organisations to enhance understanding.

3.2 Elicit community suggestions and feedback for reporting purposes.

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 one occasion.

participating in consultations with a culturally specific community

adjusting communication style to audience

facilitating communication between police and community

using cultural knowledge in interacting with community

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.

characteristics of a culturally specific community

support agencies and services operating in the community

communication processes and barriers to effective communication

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Identify public safety concerns of a culturally specific community

1.1 Consult with community members and organisations to build networks.

1.2 Identify considerations impacting police relations to identify potential solutions.

1.3 Collate information relating to public safety concerns for reporting purposes.

1.4 Report public safety concerns to supervisors.

2. Advise police on cultural factors affecting the success of service strategies

2.1 Explain cultural protocols to stakeholders to enhance organisational understanding.

2.2 Identify communication channels to facilitate consultation with community members and organisations.

2.3 Explain community decision-making practices, including the roles of key groups and organisations.

2.4 Identify potential strategies to achieve service objectives while respecting cultural differences.

3. Advise a culturally specific community on public safety

3.1 Explain police service strategies to community members and organisations to enhance understanding.

3.2 Elicit community suggestions and feedback for reporting purposes.

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 one occasion.

participating in consultations with a culturally specific community

adjusting communication style to audience

facilitating communication between police and community

using cultural knowledge in interacting with community

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.

characteristics of a culturally specific community

support agencies and services operating in the community

communication processes and barriers to effective communication

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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
Consult with community members and organisations to build networks. 
Identify considerations impacting police relations to identify potential solutions. 
Collate information relating to public safety concerns for reporting purposes. 
Report public safety concerns to supervisors. 
Explain cultural protocols to stakeholders to enhance organisational understanding. 
Identify communication channels to facilitate consultation with community members and organisations. 
Explain community decision-making practices, including the roles of key groups and organisations. 
Identify potential strategies to achieve service objectives while respecting cultural differences. 
Explain police service strategies to community members and organisations to enhance understanding. 
Elicit community suggestions and feedback for reporting purposes. 
Consult with community members and organisations to build networks. 
Identify considerations impacting police relations to identify potential solutions. 
Collate information relating to public safety concerns for reporting purposes. 
Report public safety concerns to supervisors. 
Explain cultural protocols to stakeholders to enhance organisational understanding. 
Identify communication channels to facilitate consultation with community members and organisations. 
Explain community decision-making practices, including the roles of key groups and organisations. 
Identify potential strategies to achieve service objectives while respecting cultural differences. 
Explain police service strategies to community members and organisations to enhance understanding. 
Elicit community suggestions and feedback for reporting purposes. 

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