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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Inform public of council ordinances and other regulations
  2. Enforce council ordinances, orders and other regulations
  3. Control and monitor crowds to ensure public safety
  4. Follow post-incident procedures and protocols

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

verbal and written communication skills including with nonEnglish speakers

negotiating

using equipment

team supervision

Required Knowledge

relevant council ordinances and orders local government legislation policies and procedures and consequences of noncompliance

council legal authority and limits

personal responsibilities and liability

local environmental conditions terrain facilities and demographics

database networks

current events

emergency management procedures and the role of emergency services

crowd behaviour and transaction issues

implications of cultural and language diversity

mediation and conflict resolution

assertive communication techniques

dealing with offensive behaviour

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Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Public safety confidence and health are maintained

Relevant regulationsordinances are enforced effectively and voluntary compliance is encouraged by application of consistency

Resources and agency support are used effectively

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment

Written or oral test

Roleplay

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

Prerequisite units nil

Corequisite units nil

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be collected over time across a range of variables

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that encompasses

local government legislation policies and procedures

real or simulated incidents in a range of contexts


Range Statement

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.

Appropriate manner may include recognising:

age, culture and linguistic background of the person

seriousness of the offence

concerns of other/alternate user groups.

Area may include:

those under council control such as:

interpretation or clarification of areas of jurisdiction undertaken with assistance of legal specialists.

beach

wet and dry recreational facilities

parking

community care facility

buildings

depots

facilities

workshops

User group or crowd composition may refer to:

size, age, culture and linguistic background

perceived or claimed reason for using the area

verification of identity and rights of entry.

Inability or indisposition may include:

illness, injury or disability

threat or danger posed by other people or events

establishment of secure and safe area.

Informing the public may include the use of:

flags

signs

pamphlets

loudspeakers and public address system

posters

press release or media announcements and interviews.

Distressed people may include:

lost children

older or confused people

distressed parents

injured, afraid or threatened people

relatives or legal representatives acting for affected parties.

Regulations, ordinances and orders may include:

council by-laws

state government acts and regulations

requirements of emergency or other stakeholder agencies

health authorities.

Post-incident procedures may include:

media enquiries directed to appropriate respondent.

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