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

POLAUX007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support road policing services

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLAUX007 - Support road policing services
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to support road policing services, including safe driving, administering legislation, controlling traffic and conducting initial crash investigations.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 work health and safety (WHS) 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 in predictable 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: Demonstrate safe driving
  • Select police vehicles in accordance with operational suitability and fitness for purpose.
  • Complete pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety.
  • Demonstrate safe driving techniques in controlled scenarios.
  • Assess road conditions and situational risks to inform driving response.
       
Element: Enforce road policing legislation
  • Apply current legislation to support road policing services.
  • Interpret elements of different traffic offences for road policing purposes.
  • Use equipment associated with road policing to detect potential offences.
  • Identify unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences to inform response.
  • Complete vehicle stops and pullovers to enable further investigation.
       
Element: Control traffic
  • Use personal protection equipment when controlling traffic.
  • Direct traffic using traffic signals.
  • Regulate traffic flow and movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public.
       
Element: Conduct initial investigations of crash incidents
  • Secure crash incident scenes to identify and protect potential evidence.
  • Assess crash incidents to determine resources required.
  • Gather details of potential witnesses, offenders and victims for communication to stakeholders.
       
Element: Demonstrate safe driving
  • Select police vehicles in accordance with operational suitability and fitness for purpose.
  • Complete pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety.
  • Demonstrate safe driving techniques in controlled scenarios.
  • Assess road conditions and situational risks to inform driving response.
       
Element: Enforce road policing legislation
  • Apply current legislation to support road policing services.
  • Interpret elements of different traffic offences for road policing purposes.
  • Use equipment associated with road policing to detect potential offences.
  • Identify unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences to inform response.
  • Complete vehicle stops and pullovers to enable further investigation.
       
Element: Control traffic
  • Use personal protection equipment when controlling traffic.
  • Direct traffic using traffic signals.
  • Regulate traffic flow and movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public.
       
Element: Conduct initial investigations of crash incidents
  • Secure crash incident scenes to identify and protect potential evidence.
  • Assess crash incidents to determine resources required.
  • Gather details of potential witnesses, offenders and victims for communication to stakeholders.
       


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. Demonstrate safe driving

1.1 Select police vehicles in accordance with operational suitability and fitness for purpose.

1.2 Complete pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety.

1.3 Demonstrate safe driving techniques in controlled scenarios.

1.4 Assess road conditions and situational risks to inform driving response.

2. Enforce road policing legislation

2.1 Apply current legislation to support road policing services.

2.2 Interpret elements of different traffic offences for road policing purposes.

2.3 Use equipment associated with road policing to detect potential offences.

2.4 Identify unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences to inform response.

2.5 Complete vehicle stops and pullovers to enable further investigation.

3. Control traffic

3.1 Use personal protection equipment when controlling traffic.

3.2 Direct traffic using traffic signals.

3.3 Regulate traffic flow and movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public.

4. Conduct initial investigations of crash incidents

4.1 Secure crash incident scenes to identify and protect potential evidence.

4.2 Assess crash incidents to determine resources required.

4.3 Gather details of potential witnesses, offenders and victims for communication to stakeholders.

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.

observing road situations to identify safety issues related to road conditions, drivers and vehicles

referring and reporting safety issues to internal and external stakeholders

assessing road policing scenarios to identify traffic offences

communicating with stakeholders at crash incident scenes

preparing and driving police vehicles to deliver policing responses

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.

work health and safety legislation

jurisdictional policies and procedures related to occupational/work health and safety

police driving

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. Demonstrate safe driving

1.1 Select police vehicles in accordance with operational suitability and fitness for purpose.

1.2 Complete pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety.

1.3 Demonstrate safe driving techniques in controlled scenarios.

1.4 Assess road conditions and situational risks to inform driving response.

2. Enforce road policing legislation

2.1 Apply current legislation to support road policing services.

2.2 Interpret elements of different traffic offences for road policing purposes.

2.3 Use equipment associated with road policing to detect potential offences.

2.4 Identify unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences to inform response.

2.5 Complete vehicle stops and pullovers to enable further investigation.

3. Control traffic

3.1 Use personal protection equipment when controlling traffic.

3.2 Direct traffic using traffic signals.

3.3 Regulate traffic flow and movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public.

4. Conduct initial investigations of crash incidents

4.1 Secure crash incident scenes to identify and protect potential evidence.

4.2 Assess crash incidents to determine resources required.

4.3 Gather details of potential witnesses, offenders and victims for communication to stakeholders.

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
Select police vehicles in accordance with operational suitability and fitness for purpose. 
Complete pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety. 
Demonstrate safe driving techniques in controlled scenarios. 
Assess road conditions and situational risks to inform driving response. 
Apply current legislation to support road policing services. 
Interpret elements of different traffic offences for road policing purposes. 
Use equipment associated with road policing to detect potential offences. 
Identify unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences to inform response. 
Complete vehicle stops and pullovers to enable further investigation. 
Use personal protection equipment when controlling traffic. 
Direct traffic using traffic signals. 
Regulate traffic flow and movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public. 
Secure crash incident scenes to identify and protect potential evidence. 
Assess crash incidents to determine resources required. 
Gather details of potential witnesses, offenders and victims for communication to stakeholders. 
Select police vehicles in accordance with operational suitability and fitness for purpose. 
Complete pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety. 
Demonstrate safe driving techniques in controlled scenarios. 
Assess road conditions and situational risks to inform driving response. 
Apply current legislation to support road policing services. 
Interpret elements of different traffic offences for road policing purposes. 
Use equipment associated with road policing to detect potential offences. 
Identify unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences to inform response. 
Complete vehicle stops and pullovers to enable further investigation. 
Use personal protection equipment when controlling traffic. 
Direct traffic using traffic signals. 
Regulate traffic flow and movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public. 
Secure crash incident scenes to identify and protect potential evidence. 
Assess crash incidents to determine resources required. 
Gather details of potential witnesses, offenders and victims for communication to stakeholders. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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