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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to patrol
   • Explain the purpose and objectives of the patrol to relevant personnel.
   • Identify the legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines under which the patrol is to be conducted.
   • Confirm the powers of officers under the legislation and apply correctly.
   • Plan the patrol operation to suit its objectives.
   • Identify equipment, other resources and the need for assistance that may be required for the purposes of the patrol.
   • Identify any risks to the health and safety of officers involved in the patrol and take into account within the plan.
2. Conduct the patrol
   • Undertake patrol activities.
   • Record patrol actions, findings and outcomes.
3. Gather and report information
   • Use initiative to identify possible information.
   • Record information accurately.
   • Report information accurately.
4. Report on and review patrol activities
   • Record and disseminate outcomes of patrol activities.
   • Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used within the patrol.
   • Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.
5. Prepare to patrol
   • Explain the purpose and objectives of the patrol to relevant personnel.
   • Identify the legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines under which the patrol is to be conducted.
   • Confirm the powers of officers under the legislation and apply correctly.
   • Plan the patrol operation to suit its objectives.
   • Identify equipment, other resources and the need for assistance that may be required for the purposes of the patrol.
   • Identify any risks to the health and safety of officers involved in the patrol and take into account within the plan.
6. Conduct the patrol
   • Undertake patrol activities.
   • Record patrol actions, findings and outcomes.
7. Gather and report information
   • Use initiative to identify possible information.
   • Record information accurately.
   • Report information accurately.
8. Report on and review patrol activities
   • Record and disseminate outcomes of patrol activities.
   • Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used within the patrol.
   • Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.

Performance Evidence

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.

conducting a thorough patrol in line with legal and policy requirements

selecting and using equipment that meets the purposes of the patrol

identifying and addressing work health and safety and environmental risks associated with conducting the patrol

recording and reporting information

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

Australian legal framework as it applies to the conduct of patrols

enabling and allied legislation

policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures

jurisdictional and organisational values/ethics and codes of conduct

the organisation’s corporate planning cycle and risk management policy and practices

confidentiality, privacy and security issues

equity and diversity principles

work health and safety and environment legislation, policies and guidelines relating to the conduct of patrols

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

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