Assessor Resource

PUAFIR602B
Manage the implementation of community safety strategies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to personnel required to develop and implement community safety strategies for their area of responsibility consistent with the organisation’s policy for community safety and related areas.

This unit covers the competency required to establish and manage the implementation of a range of intervention strategies which can be used to reduce the risk to communities.

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

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Prerequisites

PUAFIR509B Implement prevention strategies

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:

select appropriate strategies that will be supported by the community

implement action plans that are adopted by stakeholders

establish an implementation process that is current to the community it protects

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in one or more actual situations or scenarios where there is the capacity to demonstrate the required evidence in a real or simulated environment in conjunction with portfolio evidence.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

information about incidents and/or simulations based on actual events – these resources may involve complex scenarios sufficient to allow evidence to be gathered from a variety of sources and stakeholders on more than one occasion and over an extended period; controlled access to organisational records and personnel may have significant cost implications for the staging of scenarios

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

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

conduct needs analysis

define and anticipate implementation barriers

establish communication networks

identify relevant stakeholders

monitor and review the planning process

negotiate with client groups and stakeholders

resolve conflicts

review procedures, action plans and strategies for implementation

use information technologies to communicate information

Required Knowledge

benchmarking best practice in the implementation and review of management processes

current principles and practices to conduct activities which exercise elements of public safety management

effective communication

emergency management concepts and principles

legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to emergency management, coronial inquests, royal commissions, commissions of inquiry, environmental Acts, local government regulations, safety standards

organisational approval procedures

organisational policy and procedures

planning theory and processes

potential hazards and their consequences

problem solving and decision-making techniques

problems likely to preclude the implementation of strategies

risk management and models

techniques for the prioritisation and evaluation of public safety risk management systems

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.

Risk may include:

commercial and legal relationships

criminal activity

economic

human behaviour

individual activities

management activities and controls

natural events

political circumstances

technology/technical issues

Prevention, preparedness, response and recoverystrategies may include:

community restoration

critical incident stress management

emergency management planning

implementing plans

financial support

land use management

mobilising resources

mutual aid agreements

personal support and counselling

public education

restoration and reconstruction

safety standards, legislation and regulation, building codes

training and exercises

warning systems

Evaluation of draft strategies may include:

determination of advantages, disadvantages, deficiencies and limitations

Stakeholders may include:

career and volunteer personnel

client groups

community groups

industry groups

members of parliament

members of the public

non-government organisations

public and private sector organisations

Strategies are documented may include:

corporate plans

existing disaster plans

guidelines

historic time series data

legislation

operational manuals

policies

Strategies are widely publicised may include:

electronic transmission of information

letters

meetings

small group or individual verbal communication

Technologies may include:

computerised simulations

Effectively communicate the information may include:

community information booklets

emergency service personnel

groups

media

municipalities

Action plans may include:

aims and objectives of the strategy

monitoring and evaluative procedures

possible strategies to achieve objectives

possible tactics to implement strategies

reporting requirements

resources required including their availability, limitations, contingencies and alternatives

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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
Characteristics of the risk are fully identified 
Existing prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies are identified through research and stakeholder consultation 
A range of potential prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies is identified through researching current best practice, alternative options, and seeking expert opinion 
Strategies are evaluated and limitations and impacts identified and communicated to stakeholders 
Feedback on strategies is obtained from stakeholders and collated 
Stakeholder needs are addressed and negotiated 
Draft strategies are reviewed taking stakeholder feedback into account 
Reviewed strategies are negotiated with stakeholders and agreement and commitment obtained 
Strategies are documented according to organisationalrequirements 
Strategies are submitted for approval in line with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines 
Approved strategies are widely publicised to stakeholders and support gained 
Technologies and processes are selected which most effectively communicate the information 
Implementation strategies relevant to the risk are identified 
Actions required to implement the strategies are documented 
Action plans are developed to facilitate the implementation process 
Action plans are implemented with minimal conflict and disruption 
An implementation review process is established 
The effectiveness of the selected intervention strategies is reviewed as appropriate 
Implementation action plans are adjusted following the review process if required 
Any adjustments to the action plans are implemented 

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