Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing)
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7 units of competency are required for this qualification including:
7 core units
Code | Core Units |
Liaise with other organisations | |
Give evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting | |
Apply policing methods | |
Undertake initial police investigation | |
Manage involvement in the judicial process | |
Manage personal and ethical performance | |
Enhance status as a role model in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community |
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Pathways into the qualification
In the public safety industry, qualification pathways depend on a range of factors specific to each industry such as organisational/agency structure, promotional structure and rank structure.
Liaison and community policing qualifications have been developed to set agreed minimum standards that should be contextualised within the specifics of each jurisdiction/agency/ organisational policy and procedure.
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification may include:
achievement of the PUA30112 Certificate III in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing)
appropriate vocational experience in a range of environments providing liaison services between communities and others or in providing support services to communities
appropriate experience working as a volunteer
appropriate experience participating in community activities
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the PUA40112 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing), candidates may undertake a range of qualifications relevant to their role. Pathways for candidates considering this qualification may include to:
commence the PUA50212 Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
undertake community/policing related qualifications
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Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the PUA40112 Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing) have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification as Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Public Safety qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement |
Communication | interact with others effectively legitimately collect and document relevant information provide information to other organisations in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner |
Teamwork | minimise workplace risks to self, colleagues and the public provide encouragement, support and advice to personnel as required mentor people as required |
Problem solving | explore possible resolutions or compromises readily identify and critically evaluate problems and barriers to resolution and develop and plan a range of response options resolve conflict |
Initiative and enterprise | analyse, note and disseminate features particular to a patrol area correctly analyse emergent situations and take appropriate actions, including requests for further assistance regularly use self-assessment and reflection in practice to monitor performance against established standards and to accurately identify personal strengths and weaknesses |
Planning and organising | involve other community groups/organisations when opportune, to help reach a solution note and file outcomes of the proceedings and complete reports where required according to organisation requirements plan and implement personal improvement plans |
Self | assess competing demands and organise within time constraints to achieve individual, team and organisational priorities maintain an acceptable demeanour (in relation to issues such as appearance, confidence, deportment, dress standard) organise and manage time effectively |
Learning | learn about acceptable/non-acceptable behaviour and practices learn about professional standards learn about the rules of evidence |
Technology | manage computers and information select appropriate equipment |