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

POLAUX016 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply protective service methods

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLAUX016 - Apply protective service methods
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to employ protective service methods, including conducting patrols, searches, access control and arrests and responding to incidents.This unit applies to those working as protective service 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 powers of protective services officers and use of force.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs, and may have limited responsibility for organisation of others. They would complete routine and non-routine tasks in dynamic or unknown 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.

Consideration must be given to practical assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.

Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.

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: Undertake patrols
  • Establish patrol objectives to inform patrol plan.
  • Identify potential threats or incidents to develop a response plan.
  • Check equipment prior to use to ensure operational readiness.
  • Maintain personal security and safety by responding to potential and emerging risks.
  • Provide a high visibility presence to reassure the public and deter security breaches.
  • Identify potential threats and incidents to enable response.
       
Element: Manage access of persons and vehicles
  • Manage access control systems in accordance with assignment instructions.
  • Verify identification of persons and vehicles to validate authority to access.
  • Manage entry validations of persons and vehicles to monitor entry and egress.
  • Identify indications of unauthorised entry to protect integrity of location.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to report incidents that infringe or breach assignment instructions.
       
Element: Conduct searches
  • Assess situation to identify legal authority to search.
  • Apply methodological search processes to maintain safety and locate property, weapons or evidence of offences.
  • Manage items located using powers of seizure and retention.
  • Document details of search for integrity and accountability purposes.
       
Element: Respond to threats and incidents
  • Gather information about the incident through observation and investigation.
  • Communicate information about the incident to facilitate response.
  • Develop plan for initial response to identify roles and responsibilities of responders.
  • Assess incident risks and hazards to maximise safety of self and public.
  • Establish assembly points to maximise public safety.
  • Exercise command and control to facilitate initial response.
  • Monitor incident to identify when further assistance is required.
  • Complete post-incident documentation for recording and accountability purposes.
       
Element: Arrest persons
  • Identify breaches of the law to prevent offences occurring or continuing.
  • Communicate actions to persons detained.
  • Manage care and safety of detained persons in accordance with duty of care requirements.
  • Conduct handover to facilitate processing of detained person.
  • Release persons from custody when criteria that formed the basis for the arrest no longer exist.
       
Element: Undertake patrols
  • Establish patrol objectives to inform patrol plan.
  • Identify potential threats or incidents to develop a response plan.
  • Check equipment prior to use to ensure operational readiness.
  • Maintain personal security and safety by responding to potential and emerging risks.
  • Provide a high visibility presence to reassure the public and deter security breaches.
  • Identify potential threats and incidents to enable response.
       
Element: Manage access of persons and vehicles
  • Manage access control systems in accordance with assignment instructions.
  • Verify identification of persons and vehicles to validate authority to access.
  • Manage entry validations of persons and vehicles to monitor entry and egress.
  • Identify indications of unauthorised entry to protect integrity of location.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to report incidents that infringe or breach assignment instructions.
       
Element: Conduct searches
  • Assess situation to identify legal authority to search.
  • Apply methodological search processes to maintain safety and locate property, weapons or evidence of offences.
  • Manage items located using powers of seizure and retention.
  • Document details of search for integrity and accountability purposes.
       
Element: Respond to threats and incidents
  • Gather information about the incident through observation and investigation.
  • Communicate information about the incident to facilitate response.
  • Develop plan for initial response to identify roles and responsibilities of responders.
  • Assess incident risks and hazards to maximise safety of self and public.
  • Establish assembly points to maximise public safety.
  • Exercise command and control to facilitate initial response.
  • Monitor incident to identify when further assistance is required.
  • Complete post-incident documentation for recording and accountability purposes.
       
Element: Arrest persons
  • Identify breaches of the law to prevent offences occurring or continuing.
  • Communicate actions to persons detained.
  • Manage care and safety of detained persons in accordance with duty of care requirements.
  • Conduct handover to facilitate processing of detained person.
  • Release persons from custody when criteria that formed the basis for the arrest no longer exist.
       


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. Undertake patrols

1.1 Establish patrol objectives to inform patrol plan.

1.2 Identify potential threats or incidents to develop a response plan.

1.3 Check equipment prior to use to ensure operational readiness.

1.4 Maintain personal security and safety by responding to potential and emerging risks.

1.5 Provide a high visibility presence to reassure the public and deter security breaches.

1.6 Identify potential threats and incidents to enable response.

2. Manage access of persons and vehicles

2.1 Manage access control systems in accordance with assignment instructions.

2.2 Verify identification of persons and vehicles to validate authority to access.

2.3 Manage entry validations of persons and vehicles to monitor entry and egress.

2.4 Identify indications of unauthorised entry to protect integrity of location.

2.5 Communicate with stakeholders to report incidents that infringe or breach assignment instructions.

3. Conduct searches

3.1 Assess situation to identify legal authority to search.

3.2 Apply methodological search processes to maintain safety and locate property, weapons or evidence of offences.

3.3 Manage items located using powers of seizure and retention.

3.4 Document details of search for integrity and accountability purposes.

4. Respond to threats and incidents

4.1 Gather information about the incident through observation and investigation.

4.2 Communicate information about the incident to facilitate response.

4.3 Develop plan for initial response to identify roles and responsibilities of responders.

4.4 Assess incident risks and hazards to maximise safety of self and public.

4.5 Establish assembly points to maximise public safety.

4.6 Exercise command and control to facilitate initial response.

4.7 Monitor incident to identify when further assistance is required.

4.8 Complete post-incident documentation for recording and accountability purposes.

5. Arrest persons

5.1 Identify breaches of the law to prevent offences occurring or continuing.

5.2 Communicate actions to persons detained.

5.3 Manage care and safety of detained persons in accordance with duty of care requirements.

5.4 Conduct handover to facilitate processing of detained person.

5.5 Release persons from custody when criteria that formed the basis for the arrest no longer exist.

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.

maintaining professional presentation

establishing assembly points to maximise public safety

evacuating, cordoning and containing areas

searching persons, property and vehicles to identify prohibited and dangerous items

applying tactical awareness techniques and strategies

assessing risk when handling incidents

communicating effectively to manage incidents and to provide situation reports

directing and controlling traffic

verifying and controlling authorised access and egress of persons, vehicles and dispatched goods

implementing initial response command and control procedures

using defensive tactics

identifying provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assignment instructions

completing documentation for accountability purposes

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.

legislation relating to the roles and responsibilities of protective services and police powers

cordon and containment principles

critical incident roles and responsibilities

issues/problems that can arise with persons in custody

officer safety principles

potential risks associated with operational protective service roles and responsibilities

protective service responsibilities contained within the National Counter Terrorism Plan

search and evacuation procedures

strategies to optimise safety under a range of operational scenarios

tactical communication


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. Undertake patrols

1.1 Establish patrol objectives to inform patrol plan.

1.2 Identify potential threats or incidents to develop a response plan.

1.3 Check equipment prior to use to ensure operational readiness.

1.4 Maintain personal security and safety by responding to potential and emerging risks.

1.5 Provide a high visibility presence to reassure the public and deter security breaches.

1.6 Identify potential threats and incidents to enable response.

2. Manage access of persons and vehicles

2.1 Manage access control systems in accordance with assignment instructions.

2.2 Verify identification of persons and vehicles to validate authority to access.

2.3 Manage entry validations of persons and vehicles to monitor entry and egress.

2.4 Identify indications of unauthorised entry to protect integrity of location.

2.5 Communicate with stakeholders to report incidents that infringe or breach assignment instructions.

3. Conduct searches

3.1 Assess situation to identify legal authority to search.

3.2 Apply methodological search processes to maintain safety and locate property, weapons or evidence of offences.

3.3 Manage items located using powers of seizure and retention.

3.4 Document details of search for integrity and accountability purposes.

4. Respond to threats and incidents

4.1 Gather information about the incident through observation and investigation.

4.2 Communicate information about the incident to facilitate response.

4.3 Develop plan for initial response to identify roles and responsibilities of responders.

4.4 Assess incident risks and hazards to maximise safety of self and public.

4.5 Establish assembly points to maximise public safety.

4.6 Exercise command and control to facilitate initial response.

4.7 Monitor incident to identify when further assistance is required.

4.8 Complete post-incident documentation for recording and accountability purposes.

5. Arrest persons

5.1 Identify breaches of the law to prevent offences occurring or continuing.

5.2 Communicate actions to persons detained.

5.3 Manage care and safety of detained persons in accordance with duty of care requirements.

5.4 Conduct handover to facilitate processing of detained person.

5.5 Release persons from custody when criteria that formed the basis for the arrest no longer exist.

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
Establish patrol objectives to inform patrol plan. 
Identify potential threats or incidents to develop a response plan. 
Check equipment prior to use to ensure operational readiness. 
Maintain personal security and safety by responding to potential and emerging risks. 
Provide a high visibility presence to reassure the public and deter security breaches. 
Identify potential threats and incidents to enable response. 
Manage access control systems in accordance with assignment instructions. 
Verify identification of persons and vehicles to validate authority to access. 
Manage entry validations of persons and vehicles to monitor entry and egress. 
Identify indications of unauthorised entry to protect integrity of location. 
Communicate with stakeholders to report incidents that infringe or breach assignment instructions. 
Assess situation to identify legal authority to search. 
Apply methodological search processes to maintain safety and locate property, weapons or evidence of offences. 
Manage items located using powers of seizure and retention. 
Document details of search for integrity and accountability purposes. 
Gather information about the incident through observation and investigation. 
Communicate information about the incident to facilitate response. 
Develop plan for initial response to identify roles and responsibilities of responders. 
Assess incident risks and hazards to maximise safety of self and public. 
Establish assembly points to maximise public safety. 
Exercise command and control to facilitate initial response. 
Monitor incident to identify when further assistance is required. 
Complete post-incident documentation for recording and accountability purposes. 
Identify breaches of the law to prevent offences occurring or continuing. 
Communicate actions to persons detained. 
Manage care and safety of detained persons in accordance with duty of care requirements. 
Conduct handover to facilitate processing of detained person. 
Release persons from custody when criteria that formed the basis for the arrest no longer exist. 
Establish patrol objectives to inform patrol plan. 
Identify potential threats or incidents to develop a response plan. 
Check equipment prior to use to ensure operational readiness. 
Maintain personal security and safety by responding to potential and emerging risks. 
Provide a high visibility presence to reassure the public and deter security breaches. 
Identify potential threats and incidents to enable response. 
Manage access control systems in accordance with assignment instructions. 
Verify identification of persons and vehicles to validate authority to access. 
Manage entry validations of persons and vehicles to monitor entry and egress. 
Identify indications of unauthorised entry to protect integrity of location. 
Communicate with stakeholders to report incidents that infringe or breach assignment instructions. 
Assess situation to identify legal authority to search. 
Apply methodological search processes to maintain safety and locate property, weapons or evidence of offences. 
Manage items located using powers of seizure and retention. 
Document details of search for integrity and accountability purposes. 
Gather information about the incident through observation and investigation. 
Communicate information about the incident to facilitate response. 
Develop plan for initial response to identify roles and responsibilities of responders. 
Assess incident risks and hazards to maximise safety of self and public. 
Establish assembly points to maximise public safety. 
Exercise command and control to facilitate initial response. 
Monitor incident to identify when further assistance is required. 
Complete post-incident documentation for recording and accountability purposes. 
Identify breaches of the law to prevent offences occurring or continuing. 
Communicate actions to persons detained. 
Manage care and safety of detained persons in accordance with duty of care requirements. 
Conduct handover to facilitate processing of detained person. 
Release persons from custody when criteria that formed the basis for the arrest no longer exist. 

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