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

POLAUX017 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Escort persons in a protective service environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLAUX017 - Escort persons in a protective service environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to prepare for and conduct escorts, including the protection of safety and security of persons in care, principals or those accessing controlled environments. This unit applies to those working as protective services 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 risk management, powers of protective services officers and work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate responsibility for their own functions and outputs during an escort, and may have limited responsibility for organisation of others. They would work independently, in a team, and would complete routine tasks in dynamic or unpredictable 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: Manage persons in care
  • Gather information relating to persons in care to identify transport and assistance requirements.
  • Identify potential risks relating to persons in care to maintain safety and security of persons and self.
  • Monitor welfare of persons in care to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Communicate information to stakeholders during care situation and handovers.
       
Element: Prepare for escort operation
  • Identify legislative provisions to define parameters of escort operation.
  • Confirm resource and equipment requirements to ensure safety of persons and self.
  • Prepare vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Develop escort plans and duties to ensure safety of persons and self.
  • Confirm that route plans, itinerary and timetables ensure the safest and most time-effective movements.
  • Communicate escort plan to persons to facilitate escort operations.
       
Element: Conduct escorts
  • Monitor safety requirements of persons and self throughout escort operation.
  • Communicate with stakeholders throughout escort operations to ensure appropriate flow of information.
  • Demonstrate situational awareness throughout escort operations to respond to changing circumstances.
  • Assess risks continually to identify when referral is required.
  • Adjust escort plans to respond to changing circumstances and maintain security.
  • Complete escort documentation for accountability purposes.
       
Element: Manage persons in care
  • Gather information relating to persons in care to identify transport and assistance requirements.
  • Identify potential risks relating to persons in care to maintain safety and security of persons and self.
  • Monitor welfare of persons in care to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • Communicate information to stakeholders during care situation and handovers.
       
Element: Prepare for escort operation
  • Identify legislative provisions to define parameters of escort operation.
  • Confirm resource and equipment requirements to ensure safety of persons and self.
  • Prepare vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Develop escort plans and duties to ensure safety of persons and self.
  • Confirm that route plans, itinerary and timetables ensure the safest and most time-effective movements.
  • Communicate escort plan to persons to facilitate escort operations.
       
Element: Conduct escorts
  • Monitor safety requirements of persons and self throughout escort operation.
  • Communicate with stakeholders throughout escort operations to ensure appropriate flow of information.
  • Demonstrate situational awareness throughout escort operations to respond to changing circumstances.
  • Assess risks continually to identify when referral is required.
  • Adjust escort plans to respond to changing circumstances and maintain security.
  • Complete escort documentation for accountability purposes.
       


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. Manage persons in care

1.1 Gather information relating to persons in care to identify transport and assistance requirements.

1.2 Identify potential risks relating to persons in care to maintain safety and security of persons and self.

1.3 Monitor welfare of persons in care to adapt to changing circumstances.

1.4 Communicate information to stakeholders during care situation and handovers.

2. Prepare for escort operation

2.1 Identify legislative provisions to define parameters of escort operation.

2.2 Confirm resource and equipment requirements to ensure safety of persons and self.

2.3 Prepare vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness.

2.4 Develop escort plans and duties to ensure safety of persons and self.

2.5 Confirm that route plans, itinerary and timetables ensure the safest and most time-effective movements.

2.6 Communicate escort plan to persons to facilitate escort operations.

3. Conduct escorts

3.1 Monitor safety requirements of persons and self throughout escort operation.

3.2 Communicate with stakeholders throughout escort operations to ensure appropriate flow of information.

3.3 Demonstrate situational awareness throughout escort operations to respond to changing circumstances.

3.4 Assess risks continually to identify when referral is required.

3.5 Adjust escort plans to respond to changing circumstances and maintain security.

3.6 Complete escort 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 candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

adhering to duty of care requirements

identifying provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assignment instructions

providing assistance to persons in care, principals and those accessing controlled environments

planning handover requirements for escorting persons

communicating verbally and in writing with stakeholders

managing security of detained persons

analysing escort requirements, including plans and itineraries, and adapting the requirements of the plan when required

using transport and equipment safely and effectively

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.

close personal protection methodology

escort and evasive techniques

jurisdictional information management systems

jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures relating to escorting persons in care and principals

protocols for dealing with dignitaries

legal provisions relating to use of force

limits of own responsibility and authority

requirements for protecting people with special needs

duty of care requirements and custodial practices


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

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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. Manage persons in care

1.1 Gather information relating to persons in care to identify transport and assistance requirements.

1.2 Identify potential risks relating to persons in care to maintain safety and security of persons and self.

1.3 Monitor welfare of persons in care to adapt to changing circumstances.

1.4 Communicate information to stakeholders during care situation and handovers.

2. Prepare for escort operation

2.1 Identify legislative provisions to define parameters of escort operation.

2.2 Confirm resource and equipment requirements to ensure safety of persons and self.

2.3 Prepare vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness.

2.4 Develop escort plans and duties to ensure safety of persons and self.

2.5 Confirm that route plans, itinerary and timetables ensure the safest and most time-effective movements.

2.6 Communicate escort plan to persons to facilitate escort operations.

3. Conduct escorts

3.1 Monitor safety requirements of persons and self throughout escort operation.

3.2 Communicate with stakeholders throughout escort operations to ensure appropriate flow of information.

3.3 Demonstrate situational awareness throughout escort operations to respond to changing circumstances.

3.4 Assess risks continually to identify when referral is required.

3.5 Adjust escort plans to respond to changing circumstances and maintain security.

3.6 Complete escort documentation for accountability purposes.

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
Gather information relating to persons in care to identify transport and assistance requirements. 
Identify potential risks relating to persons in care to maintain safety and security of persons and self. 
Monitor welfare of persons in care to adapt to changing circumstances. 
Communicate information to stakeholders during care situation and handovers. 
Identify legislative provisions to define parameters of escort operation. 
Confirm resource and equipment requirements to ensure safety of persons and self. 
Prepare vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness. 
Develop escort plans and duties to ensure safety of persons and self. 
Confirm that route plans, itinerary and timetables ensure the safest and most time-effective movements. 
Communicate escort plan to persons to facilitate escort operations. 
Monitor safety requirements of persons and self throughout escort operation. 
Communicate with stakeholders throughout escort operations to ensure appropriate flow of information. 
Demonstrate situational awareness throughout escort operations to respond to changing circumstances. 
Assess risks continually to identify when referral is required. 
Adjust escort plans to respond to changing circumstances and maintain security. 
Complete escort documentation for accountability purposes. 
Gather information relating to persons in care to identify transport and assistance requirements. 
Identify potential risks relating to persons in care to maintain safety and security of persons and self. 
Monitor welfare of persons in care to adapt to changing circumstances. 
Communicate information to stakeholders during care situation and handovers. 
Identify legislative provisions to define parameters of escort operation. 
Confirm resource and equipment requirements to ensure safety of persons and self. 
Prepare vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness. 
Develop escort plans and duties to ensure safety of persons and self. 
Confirm that route plans, itinerary and timetables ensure the safest and most time-effective movements. 
Communicate escort plan to persons to facilitate escort operations. 
Monitor safety requirements of persons and self throughout escort operation. 
Communicate with stakeholders throughout escort operations to ensure appropriate flow of information. 
Demonstrate situational awareness throughout escort operations to respond to changing circumstances. 
Assess risks continually to identify when referral is required. 
Adjust escort plans to respond to changing circumstances and maintain security. 
Complete escort documentation for accountability purposes. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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