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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Manage administrative tasks, correspondence and records
  2. Complete and submit departmental reports and forms
  3. Receive, record and store money and property

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

access databases for the purposes of checking applicant detailshistory

accurately complete departmental forms and reports complying with organisational requirements regarding completioncurrency of maintenance logs patrol records

accurately operate a computer keyboard

produce clear and concise written communication

Required Knowledge

bylaws and regulations relating to the preparation of documentation

storage of propertymoney

jurisdictional laws

organisational policies and procedures such as relevant legislation operational corporate and strategic plans operational performance standards operational policies and procedures organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines organisational quality standards organisations approach to environmental management and sustainability

various types of departmental and licensing system documentsproformaslogs and the preparation requirements for each

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

accurately prepare documentation receipt storage and recording of moneyproperty consistent with organisational policies procedures and guidelines

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and from a range of simulated andor actual workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

appropriate departmental proformas licence applications property books and storage systems

information databases to enable applicant suitability checks

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


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.

Administrative tasks cover the full range of tasks undertaken in support of the function's operational activities and may include:

Equipment maintenance

Initiating telephone calls

Organising transport

Stores requisitions and distribution

Correspondence and records may include:

Audible and accountable documents

Audiotape records

Computer

Formatted documents

Internal and external memos

Investigation files

Departmental reports and forms may include:

Accoutrements usage reports

Coroner's reports

Exhibit/evidence reports/briefs

Incident reports

Interview reports

Motor vehicle log books

Patrol activity reports

Property book and disposal schedules

Time sheets, leave forms

Money and property received may or may not:

Become evidence in later court proceedings

Receiving money and property may include:

Money/property found and handed in to police

Money/property recovered/confiscated in the process of an investigation

Money/property recovered from accident scenes

Disposing of money and property of may include:

Forfeiture to the Crown (under Confiscated Assets laws)

Organisationally sanctioned means such a public auction

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