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

Required Skills

apply tactical awareness techniques and strategies

assess risk in handling incidents

communicate effectively to manage incidents and to provide situation reports by

speaking clearly and concisely in public

using radio communication

communicating in writing

direct and control traffic

follow duty of care towards persons in custody

implement first response command and control procedures

implement situational awareness processes and procedures

make and report on observations

patrol

search

solve problems and make decisions

use defensive tactics

work in a team

Required Knowledge

cordon and containment principles

critical incident roles and responsibilities

cultural diversity which encompasses respect for and the accommodation of the culture language and religion of others

human behaviour individual and group and the impacts of age gender ethnicity social background and recreational practices such as drugs and alcohol

issuesproblems that can arise with persons in custody

officer safety principles

organisational policies procedures and guidelines 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

potential risks associated with operational protective service roles and responsibilities

protective service responsibilities contained within the National Counter Terrorism Plan

search and evacuation procedures

strategies to optimise safety under a range of operational scenarios

tactical communication

traffic direction principles

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

communicate effectively with the public and with fellow officers

present information clearly and accurately in public

Consistency in performance

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated environment andor in the workplace using a wide range of scenarios

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

facilities and locations to conduct patrols respond to incidents conduct searches and control traffic

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following units

PUAPOLGDA Maintain police operational safety

PUAPOLGD001A Maintain police operational safety

PUAPOLGDA Use and maintain police operational equipment

PUAPOLGD005A Use and maintain police operational equipment

PUAPOLGDA Manage personal and ethical performance

PUAPOLGD011A Manage personal and ethical performance.

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

Patrols may be on foot, vehicle, bike and may include:

Incidents may include:

Search may include:

Breaches of the law may include:

Reports may include: