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

PSPBDR012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Command operational groups

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPBDR012 - Command operational groups
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to command operational groups within a compliance or law enforcement operational environment. It includes preparing and planning for the group’s role in the operation, communicating the plan to group members, and conducting operations and post operation processes.This unit applies to those working within operational groups in a compliance or law enforcement 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.Those undertaking this unit would work independently supervising others, performing complex tasks in a broad range of 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 Border protection
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: Prepare and plan for the group’s role in the operation
  • Clarify tasks relevant to the group with the operation commander.
  • Issue warning order to group members.
  • Gather all relevant information, including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required.
  • Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.
  • Confirm plan and obtain endorsement from the operation commander.
       
Element: Communicate the plan to group members
  • Produce written orders in the operational command format.
  • Issue oral orders to group members in accordance with standing operating procedures.
       
Element: Conduct operations
  • Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan.
  • Maintain the group under command and control for the duration of the operation.
  • Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.
  • Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the group mission.
       
Element: Conduct post-operation processes
  • Conduct the group debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.
  • Make contributions to the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.
  • Make contributions to the post-operation report by providing relevant information on group activities.
       
Element: Prepare and plan for the group’s role in the operation
  • Clarify tasks relevant to the group with the operation commander.
  • Issue warning order to group members.
  • Gather all relevant information, including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required.
  • Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.
  • Confirm plan and obtain endorsement from the operation commander.
       
Element: Communicate the plan to group members
  • Produce written orders in the operational command format.
  • Issue oral orders to group members in accordance with standing operating procedures.
       
Element: Conduct operations
  • Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan.
  • Maintain the group under command and control for the duration of the operation.
  • Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.
  • Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the group mission.
       
Element: Conduct post-operation processes
  • Conduct the group debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.
  • Make contributions to the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.
  • Make contributions to the post-operation report by providing relevant information on group activities.
       


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. Prepare and plan for the group’s role in the operation

1.1 Clarify tasks relevant to the group with the operation commander.

1.2 Issue warning order to group members.

1.3 Gather all relevant information, including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required.

1.4 Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.

1.5 Confirm plan and obtain endorsement from the operation commander.

2. Communicate the plan to group members

2.1 Produce written orders in the operational command format.

2.2 Issue oral orders to group members in accordance with standing operating procedures.

3. Conduct operations

3.1 Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan.

3.2 Maintain the group under command and control for the duration of the operation.

3.3 Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.

3.4 Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the group mission.

4. Conduct post-operation processes

4.1 Conduct the group debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.

4.2 Make contributions to the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.

4.3 Make contributions to the post-operation report by providing relevant information on group activities.

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 leadership and command in the context of leading operational groups

determining a response to diverse circumstances

justifying chosen response to any given situation against legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations

applying procedures relevant to the tasks undertaken at the group level

conducting research in the context of leading operational groups

communicating and liaising with diverse audiences

applying negotiation and conflict resolution methods

responding to feedback

reading and interpreting legislation, regulations and guidelines

undertaking analysis and decision making using sound judgment

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.

enabling and allied legislation

full range of regulatory powers enforceable by officers

operational command policy, methodology and principles

regulations, policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standing operating procedures

workplace and industry environment

workplace technology and equipment (Ionscan, X-ray)

work health and safety and environment policies and guidelines

risk assessment techniques

communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols

organisational and jurisdictional values/ethics and codes of conduct

confidentiality, privacy and security issues

reporting requirements

Submission Requirements

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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. Prepare and plan for the group’s role in the operation

1.1 Clarify tasks relevant to the group with the operation commander.

1.2 Issue warning order to group members.

1.3 Gather all relevant information, including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required.

1.4 Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.

1.5 Confirm plan and obtain endorsement from the operation commander.

2. Communicate the plan to group members

2.1 Produce written orders in the operational command format.

2.2 Issue oral orders to group members in accordance with standing operating procedures.

3. Conduct operations

3.1 Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan.

3.2 Maintain the group under command and control for the duration of the operation.

3.3 Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.

3.4 Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the group mission.

4. Conduct post-operation processes

4.1 Conduct the group debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.

4.2 Make contributions to the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.

4.3 Make contributions to the post-operation report by providing relevant information on group activities.

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
Clarify tasks relevant to the group with the operation commander. 
Issue warning order to group members. 
Gather all relevant information, including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required. 
Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process. 
Confirm plan and obtain endorsement from the operation commander. 
Produce written orders in the operational command format. 
Issue oral orders to group members in accordance with standing operating procedures. 
Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan. 
Maintain the group under command and control for the duration of the operation. 
Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission. 
Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the group mission. 
Conduct the group debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures. 
Make contributions to the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures. 
Make contributions to the post-operation report by providing relevant information on group activities. 
Clarify tasks relevant to the group with the operation commander. 
Issue warning order to group members. 
Gather all relevant information, including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required. 
Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process. 
Confirm plan and obtain endorsement from the operation commander. 
Produce written orders in the operational command format. 
Issue oral orders to group members in accordance with standing operating procedures. 
Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan. 
Maintain the group under command and control for the duration of the operation. 
Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission. 
Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the group mission. 
Conduct the group debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures. 
Make contributions to the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures. 
Make contributions to the post-operation report by providing relevant information on group activities. 

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