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

POLAUX009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Represent policing in community engagement activities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLAUX009 - Represent policing in community engagement activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to represent policing in community engagement activities, including developing networks and encouraging community participation. This unit applies to those working as police liaison officers, operating within a policing environment. 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 work autonomously or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs. They would undertake complex tasks within established parameters and would develop 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: Present to community groups
  • Seek approval to present to community groups.
  • Collect information to facilitate community presentation.
  • Develop resources for use within presentation.
  • Deliver presentation to community groups using appropriate language and presentation.
  • Seek feedback on presentation for continuous improvement purposes.
       
Element: Represent the organisation in the community
  • Respond to community requests for information or participation.
  • Act on opportunities to explain and promote the organisation's activities to encourage community recognition and support.
  • Refer non-routine requests for information to an appropriate person.
       
Element: Participate in group discussions and formal meetings
  • Provide information to the group to assist in discussions and outcomes.
  • Seek input from membership to encourage participation and progress outcomes.
  • Identify meeting procedures and community context to ensure that level of formality is appropriate.
       
Element: Present to community groups
  • Seek approval to present to community groups.
  • Collect information to facilitate community presentation.
  • Develop resources for use within presentation.
  • Deliver presentation to community groups using appropriate language and presentation.
  • Seek feedback on presentation for continuous improvement purposes.
       
Element: Represent the organisation in the community
  • Respond to community requests for information or participation.
  • Act on opportunities to explain and promote the organisation's activities to encourage community recognition and support.
  • Refer non-routine requests for information to an appropriate person.
       
Element: Participate in group discussions and formal meetings
  • Provide information to the group to assist in discussions and outcomes.
  • Seek input from membership to encourage participation and progress outcomes.
  • Identify meeting procedures and community context to ensure that level of formality is appropriate.
       


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. Present to community groups

1.1 Seek approval to present to community groups.

1.2 Collect information to facilitate community presentation.

1.3 Develop resources for use within presentation.

1.4 Deliver presentation to community groups using appropriate language and presentation.

1.5 Seek feedback on presentation for continuous improvement purposes.

2. Represent the organisation in the community

2.1 Respond to community requests for information or participation.

2.2 Act on opportunities to explain and promote the organisation's activities to encourage community recognition and support.

2.3 Refer non-routine requests for information to an appropriate person.

3. Participate in group discussions and formal meetings

3.1 Provide information to the group to assist in discussions and outcomes.

3.2 Seek input from membership to encourage participation and progress outcomes.

3.3 Identify meeting procedures and community context to ensure that level of formality is appropriate.

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.

facilitating group discussion and participation

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.

jurisdictional policies and procedures relating to engagement with external stakeholders

available support agencies

communication pathways and processes

organisational response options relevant to community needs

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. Present to community groups

1.1 Seek approval to present to community groups.

1.2 Collect information to facilitate community presentation.

1.3 Develop resources for use within presentation.

1.4 Deliver presentation to community groups using appropriate language and presentation.

1.5 Seek feedback on presentation for continuous improvement purposes.

2. Represent the organisation in the community

2.1 Respond to community requests for information or participation.

2.2 Act on opportunities to explain and promote the organisation's activities to encourage community recognition and support.

2.3 Refer non-routine requests for information to an appropriate person.

3. Participate in group discussions and formal meetings

3.1 Provide information to the group to assist in discussions and outcomes.

3.2 Seek input from membership to encourage participation and progress outcomes.

3.3 Identify meeting procedures and community context to ensure that level of formality is appropriate.

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
Seek approval to present to community groups. 
Collect information to facilitate community presentation. 
Develop resources for use within presentation. 
Deliver presentation to community groups using appropriate language and presentation. 
Seek feedback on presentation for continuous improvement purposes. 
Respond to community requests for information or participation. 
Act on opportunities to explain and promote the organisation's activities to encourage community recognition and support. 
Refer non-routine requests for information to an appropriate person. 
Provide information to the group to assist in discussions and outcomes. 
Seek input from membership to encourage participation and progress outcomes. 
Identify meeting procedures and community context to ensure that level of formality is appropriate. 
Seek approval to present to community groups. 
Collect information to facilitate community presentation. 
Develop resources for use within presentation. 
Deliver presentation to community groups using appropriate language and presentation. 
Seek feedback on presentation for continuous improvement purposes. 
Respond to community requests for information or participation. 
Act on opportunities to explain and promote the organisation's activities to encourage community recognition and support. 
Refer non-routine requests for information to an appropriate person. 
Provide information to the group to assist in discussions and outcomes. 
Seek input from membership to encourage participation and progress outcomes. 
Identify meeting procedures and community context to ensure that level of formality is appropriate. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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