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

POLAUX005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Promote public order through policing services

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLAUX005 - Promote public order through policing services
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to promote public order through policing services, including patrols, initial response and preservation of scenes and evidence.This unit applies to those working as community police staff, in metropolitan and/or remote areas.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, particularly those relating to information security and codes of conduct.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate independent judgement, taking responsibility in known contexts and defined parameters. They would perform routine tasks, whilst providing and transmitting solutions to problems in a 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.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Auxiliary
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 patrols
  • Patrol local policing area for crime prevention and public safety purposes.
  • Engage with individuals/community to develop rapport.
  • Collect information through patrol activities to identify areas of interest in local policing area.
  • Report information relating to local policing area to stakeholders.
       
Element: Perform initial response
  • Observe incident to determine risk and requirement for response.
  • Identify resources required for policing response to incident.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate response.
  • Respond to incident in a manner which minimises risk to safety of self, colleagues and public.
  • Monitor incident to adjust response.
  • Communicate outcomes of response.
       
Element: Preserve incident scene and evidence
  • Identify incident scenes requiring investigation to inform stakeholders.
  • Secure incident scenes to protect evidence.
  • Identify persons of interest at the incident scene for communication to stakeholders.
  • Secure evidence to facilitate further investigation.
       
Element: Conduct patrols
  • Patrol local policing area for crime prevention and public safety purposes.
  • Engage with individuals/community to develop rapport.
  • Collect information through patrol activities to identify areas of interest in local policing area.
  • Report information relating to local policing area to stakeholders.
       
Element: Perform initial response
  • Observe incident to determine risk and requirement for response.
  • Identify resources required for policing response to incident.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate response.
  • Respond to incident in a manner which minimises risk to safety of self, colleagues and public.
  • Monitor incident to adjust response.
  • Communicate outcomes of response.
       
Element: Preserve incident scene and evidence
  • Identify incident scenes requiring investigation to inform stakeholders.
  • Secure incident scenes to protect evidence.
  • Identify persons of interest at the incident scene for communication to stakeholders.
  • Secure evidence to facilitate further investigation.
       


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. Conduct patrols

1.1 Patrol local policing area for crime prevention and public safety purposes.

1.2 Engage with individuals/community to develop rapport.

1.3 Collect information through patrol activities to identify areas of interest in local policing area.

1.4 Report information relating to local policing area to stakeholders.

2. Perform initial response

2.1 Observe incident to determine risk and requirement for response.

2.2 Identify resources required for policing response to incident.

2.3 Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate response.

2.4 Respond to incident in a manner which minimises risk to safety of self, colleagues and public.

2.5 Monitor incident to adjust response.

2.6 Communicate outcomes of response.

3. Preserve incident scene and evidence

3.1 Identify incident scenes requiring investigation to inform stakeholders.

3.2 Secure incident scenes to protect evidence.

3.3 Identify persons of interest at the incident scene for communication to stakeholders.

3.4 Secure evidence to facilitate further investigation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

communicating with individuals and the community

identifying areas of focus for policing responses

responding to incidents based on situational requirements, available resources, and risks

minimising risks to self, colleagues and public

applying incident scene preservation procedures

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.

patrol practices

command and control/incident response

legislation relating to offences against persons and property

policies covering operational response and safety issues

reporting requirements in relation to operational activities

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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. Conduct patrols

1.1 Patrol local policing area for crime prevention and public safety purposes.

1.2 Engage with individuals/community to develop rapport.

1.3 Collect information through patrol activities to identify areas of interest in local policing area.

1.4 Report information relating to local policing area to stakeholders.

2. Perform initial response

2.1 Observe incident to determine risk and requirement for response.

2.2 Identify resources required for policing response to incident.

2.3 Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate response.

2.4 Respond to incident in a manner which minimises risk to safety of self, colleagues and public.

2.5 Monitor incident to adjust response.

2.6 Communicate outcomes of response.

3. Preserve incident scene and evidence

3.1 Identify incident scenes requiring investigation to inform stakeholders.

3.2 Secure incident scenes to protect evidence.

3.3 Identify persons of interest at the incident scene for communication to stakeholders.

3.4 Secure evidence to facilitate further investigation.

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
Patrol local policing area for crime prevention and public safety purposes. 
Engage with individuals/community to develop rapport. 
Collect information through patrol activities to identify areas of interest in local policing area. 
Report information relating to local policing area to stakeholders. 
Observe incident to determine risk and requirement for response. 
Identify resources required for policing response to incident. 
Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate response. 
Respond to incident in a manner which minimises risk to safety of self, colleagues and public. 
Monitor incident to adjust response. 
Communicate outcomes of response. 
Identify incident scenes requiring investigation to inform stakeholders. 
Secure incident scenes to protect evidence. 
Identify persons of interest at the incident scene for communication to stakeholders. 
Secure evidence to facilitate further investigation. 
Patrol local policing area for crime prevention and public safety purposes. 
Engage with individuals/community to develop rapport. 
Collect information through patrol activities to identify areas of interest in local policing area. 
Report information relating to local policing area to stakeholders. 
Observe incident to determine risk and requirement for response. 
Identify resources required for policing response to incident. 
Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate response. 
Respond to incident in a manner which minimises risk to safety of self, colleagues and public. 
Monitor incident to adjust response. 
Communicate outcomes of response. 
Identify incident scenes requiring investigation to inform stakeholders. 
Secure incident scenes to protect evidence. 
Identify persons of interest at the incident scene for communication to stakeholders. 
Secure evidence to facilitate further investigation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

POLAUX005 - Promote public order through policing services
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Assessment Record Sheet

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