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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

engaging in communication negotiation and conflict resolution with alleged offenders from diverse backgrounds

responding to diversity including gender and disability

using techniques to protect personal safety including restraint techniques for suspects

writing requiring precision of expression and formality of structure and style

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environmental processes relating to the safety of self and others in the context of making arrests

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

offences under the enabling legislation

legislative powers of arrest and limits of authority

organisational policy and procedures relating to arrest

rights of alleged offender

formal caution

terminology used in legislation and procedures

communication and conflict resolution techniques relating to arrest

equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment relating to arrests

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

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVA Value diversity

PSPGOV408A Value diversity

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREGC Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREGB Act on noncompliance

PSPREG405B Act on non-compliance

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

arrests made in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation regulations policy guidelines and standards

public sector values and codes of conduct

wording of formal caution and other legal and administrative requirements

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when making arrests

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 making arrests including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

arrests made 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

case studies

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

Legislation, policy and procedures may include:

Assistance may include:

Legal and administrative requirements relating to arrest may include:

Documentation may include: