Required Skills

apply basic problem solving strategies

apply first aid

apply legislative andor legal provisions including provisions governing the use of force reactive force misuse of force proactive force the duty of care under criminal civil and international law

apply observation techniques

communicate and negotiate under stressful situations

encourage team members

follow instructions and report information

interpret instructions to facilitate solutions within operating parameters

minimise threat to self and others by use of appropriate force

present a professional image

record and report information accurately according to legal and organisational procedures and policy

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

use active listening skills in communication with colleagues and personnel

Required Knowledge

accurate interpretation and compliance with legal and procedural requirements

application of appropriate use of force according to threat

application of defensive strike techniques that avoid vital areas of the body where applicable

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

current and potential risk factors and their impact on the incidentsituation

legislative andor legal provisions including provisions governing the use of force reactive force misuse of force proactive force the duty of care under criminal civil and international law

response options which are most effective for the objective

response options within specified legal and strategic limits

review of response strategies and adjustments made according to changing circumstances

warnings and clear directions to be given to persons

stress management techniques

timely reactions in the application and the termination of force

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

apply use of force principles

effectively apply defensive techniques appropriate for the situation

manage own stress and aggression

select response options within specified legal and strategic requirements

work under duress

quickly assess situations and readjust or discontinue the response as determined by unexpected changes in circumstances

Assessment must also confirm that the correct grip and handling of batons and hand restraints will ensure retention and continued control All control techniques must ensure continued protection of self and others and efficient completion of the movement

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of simulated activities

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed an actual workplace or in a simulated environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

soft fall area

training batons

simulated work environment

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 andor 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 industryapproved 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

Equipment may include:

Techniques may include:

Policy, guidelines and legal requirements may include:

Risk factors may include:

Opportunities may include:

Person’s intentions may include:

Alternative actions may include:

Effects of stress may include:

Stress management techniques may include: