Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFLAW004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct an arrest

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFLAW004 - Conduct an arrest
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to arrest a person under the powers provided by the Defence Act. It includes making the decision to arrest, performing arrests, and preparing and submitting documentation. Defence members, as well as persons who are not Defence members, may be arrested in accordance with the DFDA Powers of Arrest where they are suspected of having committed a service offence. However, each power of arrest varies in terms of its scope, the circumstances giving rise to the power of arrest, and who may carry out the actual arrest.This unit applies to those working as members of the Australian Defence Force. Arrests under the Defence Force Discipline Act (DFDA) may be carried out by a Defence member or a constable.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing specific tasks in a broad range of contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Military Justice
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for arrest
  • Identify powers of arrest.
  • Take decision to arrest within lawful authority.
       
Element: Perform an arrest
  • Arrest offenders without warrant, using the necessary force and place them in custody.
  • Ensure the rights of a person under arrest are protected.
       
Element: Conduct after arrest actions
  • Assess circumstances and take decision to caution or report.
  • Identify, complete and submit relevant documentation.
  • Assess circumstances and take decision to notify other parties or not.
       
Element: Prepare for arrest
  • Identify powers of arrest.
  • Take decision to arrest within lawful authority.
       
Element: Perform an arrest
  • Arrest offenders without warrant, using the necessary force and place them in custody.
  • Ensure the rights of a person under arrest are protected.
       
Element: Conduct after arrest actions
  • Assess circumstances and take decision to caution or report.
  • Identify, complete and submit relevant documentation.
  • Assess circumstances and take decision to notify other parties or not.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for arrest

1.1 Identify powers of arrest.

1.2 Take decision to arrest within lawful authority.

2. Perform an arrest

2.1 Arrest offenders without warrant, using the necessary force and place them in custody.

2.2 Ensure the rights of a person under arrest are protected.

3. Conduct after arrest actions

3.1 Assess circumstances and take decision to caution or report.

3.2 Identify, complete and submit relevant documentation.

3.3 Assess circumstances and take decision to notify other parties or not.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

communicating in writing and orally

making decisions

making sound judgements

negotiating

providing advice that is relevant and appropriate to the circumstances

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

common service offences

equity and diversity principles

work health and safety principles relating to arrests

relevant organisational policies and procedures including those relating to Powers of Arrest, limits of authority and arrest

requirements for arrest without warrant

rights of the alleged offender

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for arrest

1.1 Identify powers of arrest.

1.2 Take decision to arrest within lawful authority.

2. Perform an arrest

2.1 Arrest offenders without warrant, using the necessary force and place them in custody.

2.2 Ensure the rights of a person under arrest are protected.

3. Conduct after arrest actions

3.1 Assess circumstances and take decision to caution or report.

3.2 Identify, complete and submit relevant documentation.

3.3 Assess circumstances and take decision to notify other parties or not.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify powers of arrest. 
Take decision to arrest within lawful authority. 
Arrest offenders without warrant, using the necessary force and place them in custody. 
Ensure the rights of a person under arrest are protected. 
Assess circumstances and take decision to caution or report. 
Identify, complete and submit relevant documentation. 
Assess circumstances and take decision to notify other parties or not. 
Identify powers of arrest. 
Take decision to arrest within lawful authority. 
Arrest offenders without warrant, using the necessary force and place them in custody. 
Ensure the rights of a person under arrest are protected. 
Assess circumstances and take decision to caution or report. 
Identify, complete and submit relevant documentation. 
Assess circumstances and take decision to notify other parties or not. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFLAW004 - Conduct an arrest
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