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

PUAPOLGD016A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform inter-jurisdictional police duties

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency PUAPOLGD016A - Perform inter-jurisdictional police duties
Description This unit covers the competency required to perform the roles and functions required for police performing duties in more than one jurisdiction.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace involves applying relevant policies and legislation for police working in more than one police jurisdiction. This work would typically be undertaken by police working within close proximity to state and territory borders where there is a requirement to work closely and within neighbouring jurisdictions.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
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 to cross state/territory borders
  • Roles and responsibilities of a police officer working within an inter-jurisdictional context are identified in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional requirements
  • Given workplace situations are assessed as requiring appropriate execution of inter-jurisdictional police powers
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs) of home and/or host jurisdiction are applied when seeking permission to enter host jurisdiction
  • Rationale and circumstances warranting entry are clearly provided and recorded in accordance with jurisdictional requirements, using appropriate communication technology
       
Element: Apply appropriate legislation
  • Workplace situation is assessed and relevant host jurisdictional legislation is obtained and considered accordingly
  • Any differences in legislation between home and host jurisdictions are considered and course of action is determined accordingly
  • Appropriate police response is undertaken in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional legislation, workplace situation and occupational health and safety (OH&S) considerations
       
Element: Apply relevant policies and procedures
  • Applicable host jurisdiction policies and procedures are obtained and interpreted in accordance with the workplace situation
  • Any implications of exercising inter-jurisdictional police powers are identified, considered and a course of action is determined accordingly
  • Police response is undertaken in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional policies and procedures, the workplace situation and OH&S considerations
       
Element: Participate in host jurisdictional briefings and debriefings
  • Host jurisdictional briefings and debriefings are attended in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures
  • Relevant stakeholders are identified and engaged in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional requirements
  • Relevant reports are completed and disseminated in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional 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.

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:

accurately assess and analyse the range of workplace situations

perform duties and tasks in accordance with host jurisdictional legislation, and organisational policies and procedures required of an officer performing inter-jurisdictional role.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure that the individual is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a workplace or simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

relevant policies, procedures and legislation

operational procedures manual

code of conduct

relevant circulars, handbooks, fact sheets, internet sites.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

analyse and plan appropriate action

apply use of force (restraining and self-defence tactics) including the use of legal force

de-escalate incidents

effectively communicate safety issues/concerns to colleagues, supervisors and when necessary, other emergency services and the public

evaluate self (via diary, notebook, personal log/journal, verbal discussion)

maintain ethical behaviour and professionalism

make decisions and manage priorities

minimise workplace risks to self, colleagues and the public

participate in briefings and debriefings

recognise and accurately assess situational risks/hazards

use communications technology effectively

Required Knowledge

communication processes

cross jurisdictional legislation, by-laws and regulations relating to offences against persons, property or statute

general duty of care and OH&S responsibilities

host jurisdictional legislation and policies and procedures on urgent duty/pursuit driving

organisational policies and procedures covering reactive operational safety issues/practices

potential risks associated with operational policing

reporting requirements in relation to operations

SOPs relating to cross border pursuits

strategies to optimise safety under a range of operational scenarios

use of force and its legal parameters

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.

Roles and responsibilities may include:

Alcohol related driving offences

Blood tests

Breath testing

Code of ethics

Cross border information

Custody

Entry to vehicles

Extra-territorial warrants

Extraditions

Mental health

Patrols

Use of force

Workplace situations may include:

Acting in course of operation order

Foot or mobile patrols

Inter-state/territory search warrants

Lawful and unlawful entry into jurisdiction

Obtaining permission to enter jurisdiction

Performing authorised surveillance

Pursuits (engaged in)

Responding to incidents requiring immediate police attention

Safety of public

Stop, search and detain

Traffic enforcement

Standard operating procedures may include:

Adhering to state/territory safe driver policy

Any operational reason to cross state/territory borders

Being trained in host state/territory policy on pursuits/urgent duty driving

Ensuring only primary and secondary units continue the pursuit

Informing host state/territory prior to entering jurisdiction and obtain host state/territory approval

Receiving permission from home jurisdiction to leave state/territory

When host vehicle joins pursuit, allowing this vehicle to take over as primary vehicle

When second host vehicle joins pursuit, terminating pursuit

Legislation may include:

Common offences/laws

Custody

Extradition

General search warrants

Immunities

Liabilities

Local issues

OH&S

Power to stop and search

Power to supply name and address

Powers of arrest/discontinue arrest

Traffic and urgent duty driving

Policies and procedures may include:

Arrest procedures

Case management

Communications

Conduct of disciplinary investigations

Discipline

Discretion

Investigations

Interviews

Licensing

Lines of authority

Local issues and SOPs

OH&S

Organisational

Post arrest procedures and responsibilities

Risk minimisation

Safe driving policy

Search procedures

Use of power

Attending host jurisdictional briefings and debriefings may include:

Email

Memo

Physical attendance

Radio

Reports

Telephone

Via chain of command in accordance with organisational policy of each jurisdiction concerned

Reporting requirements may include completing:

Court related documentation

Occurrence sheets

Reports to supervisors

Significant event messages

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Roles and responsibilities of a police officer working within an inter-jurisdictional context are identified in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional requirements 
Given workplace situations are assessed as requiring appropriate execution of inter-jurisdictional police powers 
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) of home and/or host jurisdiction are applied when seeking permission to enter host jurisdiction 
Rationale and circumstances warranting entry are clearly provided and recorded in accordance with jurisdictional requirements, using appropriate communication technology 
Workplace situation is assessed and relevant host jurisdictional legislation is obtained and considered accordingly 
Any differences in legislation between home and host jurisdictions are considered and course of action is determined accordingly 
Appropriate police response is undertaken in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional legislation, workplace situation and occupational health and safety (OH&S) considerations 
Applicable host jurisdiction policies and procedures are obtained and interpreted in accordance with the workplace situation 
Any implications of exercising inter-jurisdictional police powers are identified, considered and a course of action is determined accordingly 
Police response is undertaken in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional policies and procedures, the workplace situation and OH&S considerations 
Host jurisdictional briefings and debriefings are attended in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures 
Relevant stakeholders are identified and engaged in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional requirements 
Relevant reports are completed and disseminated in accordance with home and/or host jurisdictional requirements 

Forms

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