Assessor Resource

PSPBDR002
Use border protection technology equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to use specialist technology to support border protection operations including surveillance, remote operations, passenger operations, cargo, post, and waterfront. It includes deploying equipment, operating and maintaining equipment, gathering and reporting information, and reporting on and reviewing technology activities.

This unit applies to those working in various border protection fields where their role involves use of specialist technology.

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.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently within a larger team, performing routine tasks in a range of 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. Deploy equipment

1.1 Select and deploy equipment to support the operation.

1.2 Allocate equipment according to work priorities.

1.3 Reschedule equipment allocation in response to changes in demands as required.

1.4 Transport equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations.

2. Operate equipment

2.1 Operate equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

2.2 Use equipment effectively.

2.3 Identify and address workplace health and safety issues relating to equipment operation.

2.4 Interpret results of equipment use accurately.

3. Maintain equipment

3.1 Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications.

3.2 Conduct or organise routine maintenance of equipment according to schedule and within area of work responsibility.

3.3 Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable.

3.4 Report equipment failure as soon as practicable.

4. Gather and report information

4.1 Use initiative to identify possible information.

4.2 Record information accurately.

4.3 Comply with privacy and other legislative requirements.

4.4 Report information to relevant personnel accurately.

5. Report on and review technology activities

5.1 Record and disseminate outcomes of technology activities to staff.

5.2 Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities.

5.3 Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.

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.

selecting, operating and maintaining equipment to achieve desired outcomes

identifying and addressing work health and safety and environmental risks and issues associated with equipment use

analysing and correctly interpreting information generated

applying decision making using sound judgment

suggesting improvements to procedures

planning, prioritising and problem-solving

liaising, consulting and communicating with diverse audiences, conveying sometimes complex information orally and in writing

accurately recording and reporting information

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.

application of different types of technology

Australian legal framework as it applies to the conduct of patrols

enabling and allied legislation

policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols

equity and diversity principles

communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols

risk assessment techniques

equipment operation, usage and maintenance procedures

reporting procedures

evidence handling and storage

profiles and trends

workplace and industry environment

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. Deploy equipment

1.1 Select and deploy equipment to support the operation.

1.2 Allocate equipment according to work priorities.

1.3 Reschedule equipment allocation in response to changes in demands as required.

1.4 Transport equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations.

2. Operate equipment

2.1 Operate equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.

2.2 Use equipment effectively.

2.3 Identify and address workplace health and safety issues relating to equipment operation.

2.4 Interpret results of equipment use accurately.

3. Maintain equipment

3.1 Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications.

3.2 Conduct or organise routine maintenance of equipment according to schedule and within area of work responsibility.

3.3 Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable.

3.4 Report equipment failure as soon as practicable.

4. Gather and report information

4.1 Use initiative to identify possible information.

4.2 Record information accurately.

4.3 Comply with privacy and other legislative requirements.

4.4 Report information to relevant personnel accurately.

5. Report on and review technology activities

5.1 Record and disseminate outcomes of technology activities to staff.

5.2 Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities.

5.3 Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.

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.

selecting, operating and maintaining equipment to achieve desired outcomes

identifying and addressing work health and safety and environmental risks and issues associated with equipment use

analysing and correctly interpreting information generated

applying decision making using sound judgment

suggesting improvements to procedures

planning, prioritising and problem-solving

liaising, consulting and communicating with diverse audiences, conveying sometimes complex information orally and in writing

accurately recording and reporting information

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.

application of different types of technology

Australian legal framework as it applies to the conduct of patrols

enabling and allied legislation

policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols

equity and diversity principles

communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols

risk assessment techniques

equipment operation, usage and maintenance procedures

reporting procedures

evidence handling and storage

profiles and trends

workplace and industry environment

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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select and deploy equipment to support the operation. 
Allocate equipment according to work priorities. 
Reschedule equipment allocation in response to changes in demands as required. 
Transport equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations. 
Operate equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. 
Use equipment effectively. 
Identify and address workplace health and safety issues relating to equipment operation. 
Interpret results of equipment use accurately. 
Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications. 
Conduct or organise routine maintenance of equipment according to schedule and within area of work responsibility. 
Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable. 
Report equipment failure as soon as practicable. 
Use initiative to identify possible information. 
Record information accurately. 
Comply with privacy and other legislative requirements. 
Report information to relevant personnel accurately. 
Record and disseminate outcomes of technology activities to staff. 
Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities. 
Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes. 
Select and deploy equipment to support the operation. 
Allocate equipment according to work priorities. 
Reschedule equipment allocation in response to changes in demands as required. 
Transport equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations. 
Operate equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. 
Use equipment effectively. 
Identify and address workplace health and safety issues relating to equipment operation. 
Interpret results of equipment use accurately. 
Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications. 
Conduct or organise routine maintenance of equipment according to schedule and within area of work responsibility. 
Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable. 
Report equipment failure as soon as practicable. 
Use initiative to identify possible information. 
Record information accurately. 
Comply with privacy and other legislative requirements. 
Report information to relevant personnel accurately. 
Record and disseminate outcomes of technology activities to staff. 
Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities. 
Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes. 

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