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. Conduct risk assessments | 1.1 Identify risks to protect safety of self, colleagues, and communities. 1.2 Identify potential risks to witnesses, victims, persons of interest, suspects and offenders in custody. 1.3 Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response. 1.4 Examine current control measures to determine their effectiveness. |
2. Develop risk management plans | 2.1 Evaluate and select control measure options to respond to identified risk. 2.2 Identify resources/activities required to implement control measures. 2.3 Incorporate control measures into plan to mitigate risks. |
3. Implement risk management plans | 3.1 Communicate risk management activities to stakeholders. 3.2 Undertake activities specified in the risk management plans. 3.3 Assess dynamic situations continually to adjust control measure(s). |
4. Review risk management activities | 4.1 Evaluate control measure(s) and implementation process to determine effectiveness. 4.2 Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process. 4.3 Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices. 4.4 Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and to reduce future exposure and harm. |
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.
applying risk assessment tools to identify and evaluate risk in both planned and unplanned incidents
identifying risks in care of custody situations
identifying and evaluating control measures, including avoidance, acceptance, transferral and mitigation
implementing control measures in accordance with available resources, response plan and changing circumstances
communicating with stakeholders to inform them of risk mitigation activities
evaluating effectiveness of control measures and implementation process
assessing role of individuals in implementation process to evaluate performance
documenting and recording workplace risks
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.
jurisdictional reporting hierarchy and governance structure
jurisdictional risk assessment processes, policies and procedures
jurisdictional quality assurance responsibilities and processes
current national, state and territory legislation related to the situation
capabilities, powers and authorities of external services
jurisdictional communication systems
compliance and auditing processes
risk management principles and tools
resources available to respond to risks within policing environments
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.