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

DEFPOL002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct battlefield circulation and control operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFPOL002 - Conduct battlefield circulation and control operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct a range of battlefield circulation control tasks that relate to the physical monitoring and controlling of traffic within an area of operations under a variety of environmental conditions.It includes conducting battlefield circulation and control operations to collect information on traffic control matters and providing verbal and/or written advice to assist planners in the development of a traffic control plan.Route reconnaissance includes identifying and clarifying required driving conditions, and undertaken by map reconnaissance and/or through physical route clearance.This unit will involve persons operating from a staffed police post as a member of a team, but also operating individually and independently. Persons may be directly responsible for complex tasks such as establishing, maintaining and recovering signage on the route and may direct and control traffic as a ‘pointsman’ at critical points, and if required, implement contingency plans to divert traffic. These tasks may be undertaken in familiar or unfamiliar contexts.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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment, post kits and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

vehicles and drivers

a designated area where operations can be undertaken by day and night, in urban and field environments, in all types of weather and terrain, and under a variety of tactical conditions or in a simulated operational environment reflecting these conditions

applicable documentation including organisational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Assessment must confirm the ability to effectively control traffic by ensuring that, as far as possible, all movement of personnel, vehicles and equipment is carried out in accordance with orders and instructions, movement orders and traffic control plans. This includes taking contingency actions and manually directing traffic at a convergence or choke point. Appropriate advice must also be provided on traffic flows, hazards, accidents and other delays so higher headquarters is kept informed of changes in the overall situation.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to use initiative in clearing obstructions and delays by diverting traffic around obstacles and other impediments.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Defence Policing
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: Conduct a reconnaissance of a route
  • Conduct map reconnaissance of a route linking a number of points to identify potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along that route
  • Undertake route reconnaissance to identify, confirm or obtain more information on potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along that route
  • Provide verbal and/or written report on the findings of the reconnaissance to appropriate personnel, as directed
       
Element: Control movement along a route
  • Obtain and interpret maps, overlays, reconnaissance reports, traffic control plans, movement instructions and movement plans, as required, to determine road movement information, identify traffic control tasks and identify the requirement for sign posting routes
  • Prepare and implement traffic control plan including contingency actions, as required, in accordance with organisational orders and instructions
  • Prepare, position, maintain and recover sign posting along a route in accordance with traffic control plan
  • Control traffic using a range of specialist equipment and in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Conduct speed checks, as required, in accordance with traffic control plan
  • Communicate and liaise with external agencies and traffic authorities to ensure full details of the operation are available
       
Element: Operate a police post
  • Site and establish police post in accordance with traffic control plan and operational directives
  • Provide movement guidance and road traffic advice to authorised persons in accordance with traffic control plan
       


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.

1

Conduct a reconnaissance of a route

1.1

Conduct map reconnaissance of a route linking a number of points to identify potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along that route

1.2

Undertake route reconnaissance to identify, confirm or obtain more information on potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along that route

1.3

Provide verbal and/or written report on the findings of the reconnaissance to appropriate personnel, as directed

2

Control movement along a route

2.1

Obtain and interpret maps, overlays, reconnaissance reports, traffic control plans, movement instructions and movement plans, as required, to determine road movement information, identify traffic control tasks and identify the requirement for sign posting routes

2.2

Prepare and implement traffic control plan including contingency actions, as required, in accordance with organisational orders and instructions

2.3

Prepare, position, maintain and recover sign posting along a route in accordance with traffic control plan

2.4

Control traffic using a range of specialist equipment and in accordance with organisational procedures

2.5

Conduct speed checks, as required, in accordance with traffic control plan

2.6

Communicate and liaise with external agencies and traffic authorities to ensure full details of the operation are available

3

Operate a police post

3.1

Site and establish police post in accordance with traffic control plan and operational directives

3.2

Provide movement guidance and road traffic advice to authorised persons in accordance with traffic control plan

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant legislation, regulatory standards and organisational policies and procedures

conducting a reconnaissance of a route

controlling movement along a route

following instructions/directives and reporting relevant information

identifying, interpreting and analysing requirements relevant to battlefield circulation and control operations

navigating and map reading

operating a police post

participating as a team member

performing police post duties as an individual and in a collective environment

recording information

using speed measuring equipment

using traffic control signals

writing up traffic control plan including diagrams and tables.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

camouflage and countersurveillance of police posts

map reading and navigation

operation of speed measuring equipment

oral and written communication techniques

police post tasks

potential hazards relevant to battlefield circulation and control operations

relevant legislation, regulatory standards and organisational policies and procedures

road and traffic hazards and traffic control measures

route reconnaissance

sign posting a route

siting and layout of a police post

specialist equipment suitable for conducting battlefield circulation and control operations

team structures and roles and responsibilities of team members

team work principles and strategies

traffic control, traffic control tasks and traffic control movement plans

written and verbal reconnaissance reports.


Submission Requirements

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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.

1

Conduct a reconnaissance of a route

1.1

Conduct map reconnaissance of a route linking a number of points to identify potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along that route

1.2

Undertake route reconnaissance to identify, confirm or obtain more information on potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along that route

1.3

Provide verbal and/or written report on the findings of the reconnaissance to appropriate personnel, as directed

2

Control movement along a route

2.1

Obtain and interpret maps, overlays, reconnaissance reports, traffic control plans, movement instructions and movement plans, as required, to determine road movement information, identify traffic control tasks and identify the requirement for sign posting routes

2.2

Prepare and implement traffic control plan including contingency actions, as required, in accordance with organisational orders and instructions

2.3

Prepare, position, maintain and recover sign posting along a route in accordance with traffic control plan

2.4

Control traffic using a range of specialist equipment and in accordance with organisational procedures

2.5

Conduct speed checks, as required, in accordance with traffic control plan

2.6

Communicate and liaise with external agencies and traffic authorities to ensure full details of the operation are available

3

Operate a police post

3.1

Site and establish police post in accordance with traffic control plan and operational directives

3.2

Provide movement guidance and road traffic advice to authorised persons in accordance with traffic control plan

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Conduct map reconnaissance of a route linking a number of points to identify potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along that route 
Undertake route reconnaissance to identify, confirm or obtain more information on potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along that route 
Provide verbal and/or written report on the findings of the reconnaissance to appropriate personnel, as directed 
Obtain and interpret maps, overlays, reconnaissance reports, traffic control plans, movement instructions and movement plans, as required, to determine road movement information, identify traffic control tasks and identify the requirement for sign posting routes 
Prepare and implement traffic control plan including contingency actions, as required, in accordance with organisational orders and instructions 
Prepare, position, maintain and recover sign posting along a route in accordance with traffic control plan 
Control traffic using a range of specialist equipment and in accordance with organisational procedures 
Conduct speed checks, as required, in accordance with traffic control plan 
Communicate and liaise with external agencies and traffic authorities to ensure full details of the operation are available 
Site and establish police post in accordance with traffic control plan and operational directives 
Provide movement guidance and road traffic advice to authorised persons in accordance with traffic control plan 

Forms

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