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

POLGEN004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct risk management activities in a policing environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLGEN004 - Conduct risk management activities in a policing environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to mitigate risk in a policing environment, including completing risk assessments, developing and implementing risk management plans, and reviewing risk management activities.This unit applies to those working as a police supervisor with responsibilities to manage risk in response to both planned and unplanned events, and more generally within the workplace. It outlines the primary responsibilities of policing in mitigating risks that could impact upon policing services and public safety.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 related to risk assessment and reporting obligations.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy, making independent decisions and accessing support from a broad range of services. They would be responsible for supervising small teams, providing guidance and assistance, and displaying leadership as part of routine command duties. They would perform complex tasks within familiar and/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 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 General
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 risk assessments
  • Identify risks to protect safety of self, colleagues, and communities.
  • Identify potential risks to witnesses, victims, persons of interest, suspects and offenders in custody.
  • Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response.
  • Examine current control measures to determine their effectiveness.
       
Element: Develop risk management plans
  • Evaluate and select control measure options to respond to identified risk.
  • Identify resources/activities required to implement control measures.
  • Incorporate control measures into plan to mitigate risks.
       
Element: Implement risk management plans
  • Communicate risk management activities to stakeholders.
  • Undertake activities specified in the risk management plans.
  • Assess dynamic situations continually to adjust control measure(s).
       
Element: Review risk management activities
  • Evaluate control measure(s) and implementation process to determine effectiveness.
  • Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process.
  • Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices.
  • Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and to reduce future exposure and harm.
       
Element: Conduct risk assessments
  • Identify risks to protect safety of self, colleagues, and communities.
  • Identify potential risks to witnesses, victims, persons of interest, suspects and offenders in custody.
  • Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response.
  • Examine current control measures to determine their effectiveness.
       
Element: Develop risk management plans
  • Evaluate and select control measure options to respond to identified risk.
  • Identify resources/activities required to implement control measures.
  • Incorporate control measures into plan to mitigate risks.
       
Element: Implement risk management plans
  • Communicate risk management activities to stakeholders.
  • Undertake activities specified in the risk management plans.
  • Assess dynamic situations continually to adjust control measure(s).
       
Element: Review risk management activities
  • Evaluate control measure(s) and implementation process to determine effectiveness.
  • Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process.
  • Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices.
  • Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and to reduce future exposure and harm.
       


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 risk assessments

1.1 Identify risks to protect safety of self, colleagues, and communities.

1.2 Identify potential risks to witnesses, victims, persons of interest, suspects and offenders in custody.

1.3 Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response.

1.4 Examine current control measures to determine their effectiveness.

2. Develop risk management plans

2.1 Evaluate and select control measure options to respond to identified risk.

2.2 Identify resources/activities required to implement control measures.

2.3 Incorporate control measures into plan to mitigate risks.

3. Implement risk management plans

3.1 Communicate risk management activities to stakeholders.

3.2 Undertake activities specified in the risk management plans.

3.3 Assess dynamic situations continually to adjust control measure(s).

4. Review risk management activities

4.1 Evaluate control measure(s) and implementation process to determine effectiveness.

4.2 Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process.

4.3 Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices.

4.4 Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and to reduce future exposure and harm.

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.

applying risk assessment tools to identify and evaluate risk in both planned and unplanned incidents

identifying risks in care of custody situations

identifying and evaluating control measures, including avoidance, acceptance, transferral and mitigation

implementing control measures in accordance with available resources, response plan and changing circumstances

communicating with stakeholders to inform them of risk mitigation activities

evaluating effectiveness of control measures and implementation process

assessing role of individuals in implementation process to evaluate performance

documenting and recording workplace risks

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 reporting hierarchy and governance structure

jurisdictional risk assessment processes, policies and procedures

jurisdictional quality assurance responsibilities and processes

current national, state and territory legislation related to the situation

capabilities, powers and authorities of external services

jurisdictional communication systems

compliance and auditing processes

risk management principles and tools

resources available to respond to risks within policing environments


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. Conduct risk assessments

1.1 Identify risks to protect safety of self, colleagues, and communities.

1.2 Identify potential risks to witnesses, victims, persons of interest, suspects and offenders in custody.

1.3 Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response.

1.4 Examine current control measures to determine their effectiveness.

2. Develop risk management plans

2.1 Evaluate and select control measure options to respond to identified risk.

2.2 Identify resources/activities required to implement control measures.

2.3 Incorporate control measures into plan to mitigate risks.

3. Implement risk management plans

3.1 Communicate risk management activities to stakeholders.

3.2 Undertake activities specified in the risk management plans.

3.3 Assess dynamic situations continually to adjust control measure(s).

4. Review risk management activities

4.1 Evaluate control measure(s) and implementation process to determine effectiveness.

4.2 Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process.

4.3 Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices.

4.4 Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and to reduce future exposure and harm.

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
Identify risks to protect safety of self, colleagues, and communities. 
Identify potential risks to witnesses, victims, persons of interest, suspects and offenders in custody. 
Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response. 
Examine current control measures to determine their effectiveness. 
Evaluate and select control measure options to respond to identified risk. 
Identify resources/activities required to implement control measures. 
Incorporate control measures into plan to mitigate risks. 
Communicate risk management activities to stakeholders. 
Undertake activities specified in the risk management plans. 
Assess dynamic situations continually to adjust control measure(s). 
Evaluate control measure(s) and implementation process to determine effectiveness. 
Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process. 
Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices. 
Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and to reduce future exposure and harm. 
Identify risks to protect safety of self, colleagues, and communities. 
Identify potential risks to witnesses, victims, persons of interest, suspects and offenders in custody. 
Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response. 
Examine current control measures to determine their effectiveness. 
Evaluate and select control measure options to respond to identified risk. 
Identify resources/activities required to implement control measures. 
Incorporate control measures into plan to mitigate risks. 
Communicate risk management activities to stakeholders. 
Undertake activities specified in the risk management plans. 
Assess dynamic situations continually to adjust control measure(s). 
Evaluate control measure(s) and implementation process to determine effectiveness. 
Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process. 
Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices. 
Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and to reduce future exposure and harm. 

Forms

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