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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. 1. Prepare and plan for the force's role in the operation
  2. Communicate the plan to group commanders
  3. Conduct operations
  4. Conduct post operation processes
  5. Prepare and plan for the force's role in the operation
  6. Communicate the plan to group commanders
  7. Conduct operations
  8. Conduct post operation processes

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying leadership and command in the context of leading operational forces

determining a response to a range of circumstances

justifying chosen response to any given situation against legislation guidelines policies and regulations

applying procedures relevant to the tasks undertaken such as patrol search seizure apprehension surveillance etc

conducting research in the context of leading operational forces

using effective communication consultation and liaison with a range of people from diverse backgrounds

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying negotiation and conflict resolution methods

responding to feedback

reading and interpreting legislation regulations and guidelines

undertaking analysis and decision making using sound judgment

applying occupational health and safety and environment policies and guidelines in the context of commanding an operation

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

enabling and allied legislation

knowledge of the full range of regulatory powers enforceable by officers

operational command policy methodology and principles

regulations policy procedures guidelines protocols and standing operating procedures

workplace and industry environment

workplace technology and equipment Ionscan Xray

occupational health and safety and environment policies and guidelines

risk assessment techniques

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

organisational and jurisdictional valuesethics and codes of conduct

confidentiality privacy and security issues

equity and diversity principles

reporting requirements

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVB Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOVB Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOVA Promote diversity

PSPGOV505A Promote diversity

PSPGOVA Provide leadership

PSPGOV511A Provide leadership

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREGA Coordinate investigation processes

PSPREG502A Coordinate investigation processes

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

commanding an operational force in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation regulations policies standing operating procedures and protocols relating to commanding operational forces

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when commanding operational forces

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when commanding operational forces including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

commanding an operational force in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

demonstration

observation

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Range Statement

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

The operational environment:

occurs when a need is identified to manage a specific situation or piece of intelligence to achieve a short-term defined objective with a structure different to the day-to-day structure

is an amalgam of six factors:

geographical location

transport mode

transaction (can sometimes be the transport mode, for example, small craft)

hours of operation

the human element, the officers; suspects; and persons who work, reside or visit in the environment

the situation or intelligence

is different to the day-to-day environment because of amongst other things:

fluid circumstances

different sense of urgency

different or extended hours of operation

increased need for coordination of resources

more scope for initiative

scope for individual action

joint agency activity

Tasks include:

all probable activities included in a warning order from an operation chief

all activities required to be considered as part of the appreciation process

all activities that need to be included in a warning order to group commanders

Warning orders are issued to group commanders and must contain the following information:

an outline of the situation

probable tasks

earliest movement times or degree of notice to move

time and place for orders group

any special administrative arrangements

Planned reconnaissance can be conducted by the following methods:

long-range from outside the area of operations

short-range from within the area of operations

land, by foot

land, by vehicle

marine

aerial

a combination of the above

A planned reconnaissance requires consideration of:

all available information about the situation

what has to be looked for

where the area of operation can be seen from

the amount of time available

the need for security

Principles of operational command include:

principles of organisation:

unity of command

departmentalisation

span of control

scalar principle

delegation

principles of operations:

maintenance of the mission

maintenance of morale

assertive action

security

economy of effort

flexibility

cooperation

surprise

administration

principles of planning:

selection and maintenance of the aim

simplicity

cooperation

economy

flexibility

foresight

security

The appreciation process includes:

an analysis of the situation

determining the aim of the situation

identifying information relevant to the aim

examining and evaluating all significant factors in the situation

constructing a deductive argument

identifying and analysing possible courses of action

selecting the best course of action based on this analysis

producing a workable plan

The plan must demonstrate consideration of:

agency, operational, environmental and legal limits

the creation of an appropriate security environment

human resource competency and availability

morale maintenance

the physical limits of resources

effective use of financial resources

the appropriate use of attachments and other agency resources

the establishment of an effective operational communication network

reporting procedures to senior officers for routine and significant outcomes

appropriate interaction with the media

joint agency requirements and operations

Written orders in the operational command format means that:

orders are based on the outline plan from the appreciation process

format used is:

situation

mission

execution

administration and logistics

command and signal

Oral orders are:

prepared and delivered in accordance with operational command guidelines

confirmed with each of the group commanders

Deployment of resources involves but is not limited to the following:

establishing communication networks

establishing a headquarters or command post

establishing an information and intelligence network

establishing an appropriate security environment

creating an environment for the enhancement of the morale for the force members

Area of operations is defined as:

the geographical or physical area of authority of the commander as prescribed by the operation chief

Command is defined as:

the authority vested in an individual for the direction, coordination and control of resources

Control is defined as:

the means by which a commander exercises command, with clear and concise orders through:

staff in a headquarters or command post

a reliable communication system

well-tried standing operating procedures

Mission is defined as:

a statement made in two parts:

a task derived from the argument made during the appreciation

a purpose statement taken from the higher commander's intent or purpose

Redeploying resources will require:

assessment of the changes and consideration of the relevant factors

making an informed decision

adjusting the plan

adjusting orders

re-allocating resources as required

re-issuing orders as required

The operational debrief should involve:

all levels of command plus identified key stakeholders

A post operation report contains the following key parts:

a precis of the operational situation

the mission restated from the operation order

a summarised account of the operation

comments and conclusions

recommendations