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

POLGEN014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Minimise hazards in a policing environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLGEN014 - Minimise hazards in a policing environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to maintain safety in a policing environment, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and control of hazards.This unit applies to those working as police members 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 independently or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs. They would undertake specific tasks within established parameters and would develop solutions in mostly 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 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: Respond to hazards
  • Identify hazards in work environment for reporting purposes.
  • Report hazards to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • Maintain own safety within workplace.
  • Follow instructions to control risks.
       
Element: Use personal protective equipment
  • Assess situation to identify personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Select personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.
  • Use personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.
  • Replace personal protective equipment in accordance with operational requirements.
       
Element: Respond to hazards
  • Identify hazards in work environment for reporting purposes.
  • Report hazards to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • Maintain own safety within workplace.
  • Follow instructions to control risks.
       
Element: Use personal protective equipment
  • Assess situation to identify personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Select personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.
  • Use personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.
  • Replace personal protective equipment in accordance with operational requirements.
       


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. Respond to hazards

1.1 Identify hazards in work environment for reporting purposes.

1.2 Report hazards to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures.

1.3 Maintain own safety within workplace.

1.4 Follow instructions to control risks.

2. Use personal protective equipment

2.1 Assess situation to identify personal protective equipment requirements.

2.2 Select personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.

2.3 Use personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.

2.4 Replace personal protective equipment in accordance with operational requirements.

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.

identifying risks associated with hazards

communicating concerns verbally

meeting workplace health and safety responsibilities, either verbally or in writing

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.

hazard categories

health and safety signs and symbols

organisational policies and procedures relating to hazards, risk control and hazard reporting

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. Respond to hazards

1.1 Identify hazards in work environment for reporting purposes.

1.2 Report hazards to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures.

1.3 Maintain own safety within workplace.

1.4 Follow instructions to control risks.

2. Use personal protective equipment

2.1 Assess situation to identify personal protective equipment requirements.

2.2 Select personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.

2.3 Use personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.

2.4 Replace personal protective equipment in accordance with operational requirements.

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 hazards in work environment for reporting purposes. 
Report hazards to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures. 
Maintain own safety within workplace. 
Follow instructions to control risks. 
Assess situation to identify personal protective equipment requirements. 
Select personal protective equipment to protect safety of self. 
Use personal protective equipment to protect safety of self. 
Replace personal protective equipment in accordance with operational requirements. 
Identify hazards in work environment for reporting purposes. 
Report hazards to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures. 
Maintain own safety within workplace. 
Follow instructions to control risks. 
Assess situation to identify personal protective equipment requirements. 
Select personal protective equipment to protect safety of self. 
Use personal protective equipment to protect safety of self. 
Replace personal protective equipment in accordance with operational requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

POLGEN014 - Minimise hazards in a policing environment
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

POLGEN014 - Minimise hazards in a policing environment

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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