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

Required Skills

analyse and plan appropriate action

apply use of force restraining and selfdefence tactics including the use of legal force

deescalate incidents

effectively communicate safety issuesconcerns to colleagues supervisors and when necessary other emergency services and the public

evaluate self via diary notebook personal logjournal verbal discussion

maintain ethical behaviour and professionalism

make decisions and manage priorities

minimise workplace risks to self colleagues and the public

participate in briefings and debriefings

recognise and accurately assess situational riskshazards

use communications technology effectively

Required Knowledge

communication processes

cross jurisdictional legislation bylaws and regulations relating to offences against persons property or statute

general duty of care and OHampS responsibilities

host jurisdictional legislation and policies and procedures on urgent dutypursuit driving

organisational policies and procedures covering reactive operational safety issuespractices

potential risks associated with operational policing

reporting requirements in relation to operations

SOPs relating to cross border pursuits

strategies to optimise safety under a range of operational scenarios

use of force and its legal parameters

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 assess and analyse the range of workplace situations

perform duties and tasks in accordance with host jurisdictional legislation and organisational policies and procedures required of an officer performing interjurisdictional role

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure that the individual is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a workplace or simulated environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

relevant policies procedures and legislation

operational procedures manual

code of conduct

relevant circulars handbooks fact sheets internet sites

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

Roles and responsibilities may include:

Workplace situations may include:

Standard operating procedures may include:

Legislation may include:

Policies and procedures may include:

Attending host jurisdictional briefings and debriefings may include:

Reporting requirements may include completing: