The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

observe all safety principles for self and others

use equipment in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's guidelines

comply with occupational health and safety legislation.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environment. In the case of weapons and use of force equipment, assessment should be undertaken in simulated workplace settings.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

equipment identified within the Range Statement

weapons firing ranges.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

deploy safety equipment at accident, crime, incident or other emergency situations

maintain a professional safety first attitude to the use of police equipment

undertake routine equipment maintenance

use accoutrements/appointments to resolve situations

use all types of commonly available police communications equipment

use audio and visual recordings to produce evidence that is acceptable in courts

use office equipment to produce, file, send/receive and secure documents, reports, proformas, maintenance/usage logs

Required Knowledge

jurisdictional laws, policy and procedures covering the use of administrative and operational equipment

legal parameters and organisational policies governing the use of force and use of lethal force

organisational computer systems/document security system requirements

organisational radio communication call signs, codes and phonetic alphabet

organisational procedures for cleaning and discarding equipment in terms of environmental management and sustainability

required document layouts, styles and filing mechanisms

safety practices that must be followed when using police equipment

various types of equipment maintenance logs/damage reports required and when they must be completed

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Communications equipment may include:

In-car computer systems

Loud hailers/PA systems

Police radios (mobile and in-car)

Telephones (fixed and mobile)

Appropriate language:

Is that language style sanctioned by an organisation via its operational procedures manual

Computing equipment may include:

Access control systems

Digital imaging

Network computers

Other surveillance/monitoring equipment that may from time to time be issued

Personal and in-car computers

Security of information and equipment may include:

Access restrictions to equipment through passwords

Equipment locks

Log-in codes

Restricted areas

Computer applications may include:

Data entry and/or retrieval from information systems

Specific computer applications

Word processing

Accoutrements may include:

Handcuffs

Service revolver/pistols and other organisationally sanctioned/legal personal protection devices such as oleo-capsicum sprays and tasers

Standard/general issue batons

Due consideration and regard to personal safety and safety of others may include:

Determining and implementing the response that will maximise the safety and security for all concerned

Quick and accurate analysis of the risks arising from the application of available/potential response strategies

Quick and accurate analysis of the situational risks present

Documentation refers to:

Recording in equipment registers

Basic safety equipment may include:

Equipment used at crowd control at sporting events, rallies, demonstrations, blockades, etc.

Equipment used support of other emergency service agencies such as at natural disasters, fires

First aid kits

Light wands, portable flashing lights, reflective and illuminated signs, hand held spotlights

Mobile RBT stations, mobile vehicle inspection/search sites, etc.

Protective glasses

Reflective hats

Riot shields/helmets and facemasks etc.

Rubber gloves

Safety barriers and witches hats, which may be used in a variety of incident settings such as traffic accidents, hazardous material spillages, etc.

Wet weather and protective clothing including reflective safety vests

Faults, breakdowns and/or deficiencies may include:

Computer system software/hardware failures

Physical damage to equipment

Reporting to the organisation's IT helpline or the person delegated to handle such matters