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

POLGEN032 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply legislation and judicial processes in policing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLGEN032 - Apply legislation and judicial processes in policing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to apply current legislation and undertake policing activities within judicial processes. This includes applying legislation related to offences, applying legislative powers, preparing judicial documents and participating in court proceedings.This unit applies to those working in a policing environment, typically in a general duties role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the current 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 police powers, court processes and procedures, and proofs of evidence.Those undertaking this unit would primarily work autonomously or under limited supervision, while completing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts. They would be required to apply decision making and problem-solving skills to interpret behaviours and develop solutions.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.
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: Apply legislation related to offences
       
Element: Assess incident/situation to establish whether an offence has been committed
       
Element: Identify relevant sections of legislation applicable to incident/situation to inform policing response
       
Element: Identify potential evidence of offences for prosecution purposes
       
Element: Apply legislative powers and cautions
  • Identify police powers to inform policing responses
       
Element: Exercise police powers lawfully
       
Element: Assess alternative prosecution options to determine an appropriate response
       
Element: Apply alternative prosecution options in accordance with the incident/situation
       
Element: Prepare judicial documents
  • Identify judicial documentation required for the proceeding
       
Element: Complete judicial documentation in accordance with the Rules of Evidence
       
Element: Submit judicial documentation in accordance with reporting requirements
       
Element: Adhere to the timeframes and governance structures of judicial documents
       
Element: Participate in court proceedings
  • Engage with victims, witnesses and court officials to support court process
       
Element: Give oral testimony in accordance with the rules of the court
       
Element: Manage exhibits throughout court proceedings
       

Submission Requirements

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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the POL Police Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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 police powers to inform policing responses 
 
 
 
Identify judicial documentation required for the proceeding 
 
 
 
Engage with victims, witnesses and court officials to support court process 
 
 

Forms

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