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

SFICOMP409A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and undertake patrol operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFICOMP409A - Plan and undertake patrol operations
Description This unit of competency involves undertaking operational tasks, including patrols, for the purpose of deterring and detecting non-compliant activities. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Undertaking patrol operations involves assessing a potential situation for non-compliance with state, territory and commonwealth fisheries regulations, and for risk to patrolling officers.It also includes the range of communication skills required to handle situational behaviours with due regard for cultural diversity.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Undertake patrols
  • A positive visual presence is maintained while patrolling.
  • Situations are assessed for potential non-compliance with state, territory and/or commonwealth fisheries regulations and appropriate actions taken, including requests for further assistance.
  • Effective communication is maintained with other relevant fisheries compliance officers and the public, where appropriate.
  • Patrolling is undertaken according to jurisdictional requirements and supervisor's instructions or in a manner that optimises achievement of the patrol's goals.
  • Communication with the public is courteous and professional at all times.
  • Situational behaviour of persons is accurately assessed with due regard for cultural diversity.
  • Intelligence gathered while on patrol is shared with other fisheries compliance officers and reported.
  • Follow-up actions are undertaken on completion of the patrol.
       
Element: Establish, maintain and utilise knowledge of the local patrol area
  • Features particular to apatrol area are identified and noted.
  • Communication paths are established and fostered within the patrol's community and industry members.
  • Fisheries compliance issues concerning a patrol area are identified in the media through internal intelligence and bulletins/notices.
  • Patrol area information and issues are analysed and acted upon, where required.
  • Communication regarding latest patrol area issues is maintained with work team and supervisor according to jurisdictional information security procedures.
  • All actions taken reflect knowledge of latest intelligence.
  • Patrol reports are completed for supervisor.
       
Element: Respond to requests for emergency and other types of assistance
  • All requests for assistance are received and confirmed with supervisor.
  • Vehicles and vessels are prepared appropriately to respond to request.
  • Staff are fully briefed by authorised personnel on procedures for dealing with emergency situation.
       
Element: Undertake patrols
  • A positive visual presence is maintained while patrolling.
  • Situations are assessed for potential non-compliance with state, territory and/or commonwealth fisheries regulations and appropriate actions taken, including requests for further assistance.
  • Effective communication is maintained with other relevant fisheries compliance officers and the public, where appropriate.
  • Patrolling is undertaken according to jurisdictional requirements and supervisor's instructions or in a manner that optimises achievement of the patrol's goals.
  • Communication with the public is courteous and professional at all times.
  • Situational behaviour of persons is accurately assessed with due regard for cultural diversity.
  • Intelligence gathered while on patrol is shared with other fisheries compliance officers and reported.
  • Follow-up actions are undertaken on completion of the patrol.
       
Element: Establish, maintain and utilise knowledge of the local patrol area
  • Features particular to apatrol area are identified and noted.
  • Communication paths are established and fostered within the patrol's community and industry members.
  • Fisheries compliance issues concerning a patrol area are identified in the media through internal intelligence and bulletins/notices.
  • Patrol area information and issues are analysed and acted upon, where required.
  • Communication regarding latest patrol area issues is maintained with work team and supervisor according to jurisdictional information security procedures.
  • All actions taken reflect knowledge of latest intelligence.
  • Patrol reports are completed for supervisor.
       
Element: Respond to requests for emergency and other types of assistance
  • All requests for assistance are received and confirmed with supervisor.
  • Vehicles and vessels are prepared appropriately to respond to request.
  • Staff are fully briefed by authorised personnel on procedures for dealing with emergency situation.
       


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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm ability to:

accurately assess potential situations of non-compliance and communicate effectively with persons involved.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

jurisdictional policies and procedures for handling situations of non-compliance, potential and actual

the patrol area in detail.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may be conducted at the workplace and/or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:

role-play scenarios.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

demonstration on the job or role-play

short answer questions.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

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.

Required skills

applying the 'use of force' (restraining and self-defence tactics)

counselling, conflict resolution, mediation and incident de-escalation

effectively communicating appropriate instructions/directives to offenders or suspected offenders

identifying situational behaviours and problems

minimising workplace risks to self, colleagues and the public.

Language and literacy skills used for:

completing jurisdictional forms related to evidence and non-compliant activities

communication within a patrol context, with community and industry members

reading and interpreting jurisdictional policies and procedures

writing patrol reports and court briefs.

Numeracy skills used for:

basic auditing.

Required knowledge

anti-discrimination Acts

disability Acts

general duty of care responsibilities

human behaviour (individual and group) and the impacts of age, gender, ethnicity, social background and recreational practices, such as drugs and alcohol

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

jurisdictional laws and regulations relating to fisheries management and fisheries compliance activities

jurisdictional policy and procedures covering compliance checks related to fisheries management and safety issues/practice

potential risks associated with operational patrolling

strategies to optimise safety under a range of operational scenarios

the '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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Patrols may be on foot or mobile (e.g. vehicle and vessel) and cover:

beaches

dams and lakes

estuaries

jetties and boat ramps

rivers and creeks

sea.

Situations include anywhere anyone may be involved in:

catching

unloading

selling

processing fish stock.

Assessment may include:

appreciating the incident

determining response required

determining whether security is required

establishing communications.

Effective communication may:

contribute to the safety of officers and the public

ensure all relevant scenario information is shared between officers present at a specific scene or incident

ensure lawful directions given are clearly understood by the recipient.

Communication that is courteous and professional is described in:

the jurisdictional established code of ethics for dealing with fellow fisheries compliance officers and members of the community/industry.

Situational behaviour includes:

a full range of verbal and non-verbal behavioural responses to the presence of fisheries compliance officers or lawful instruction given by such officers.

Cultural diversity may include:

recognition of the linguistic and cultural assets in the population as a valuable resource

respect for and the accommodation of culture, language and religion of others within an Australian legal and institutional framework where English is the primary language.

Intelligence may include information about:

forthcoming industry and community events/activities that could be of promotional assistance to fisheries management

previous suspected non-compliant activities and/or the whereabouts of offenders

suspicious persons, groups, vehicles, vessels and activities.

Follow-up actions may include:

attendance in court

handling of evidence

interviews

preparation of a patrol report for supervisor

preparation of regulatory notices, court documents or briefs

provision of advice or intelligence to other police officers

provision of further information.

Features of a patrol area include:

identification of community and industry contacts supportive of the fisheries compliance function

its geographic location

its local industry and recreational fishers

its predisposition, if any, to particular non-compliance activity and community awareness programs (e.g. Fishwatch)

presence of vessels, boat trailers and vehicles.

Emergency requests may be for:

reporting suspicious activity

search and rescue

transfer of individuals from other vessels

transporting individuals to designated places.

Other requests for assistance may include:

applying chemicals for fish control

assistance with electro-fishing

audit license agencies

collecting samples

fish kills

fish salvages.

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
A positive visual presence is maintained while patrolling. 
Situations are assessed for potential non-compliance with state, territory and/or commonwealth fisheries regulations and appropriate actions taken, including requests for further assistance. 
Effective communication is maintained with other relevant fisheries compliance officers and the public, where appropriate. 
Patrolling is undertaken according to jurisdictional requirements and supervisor's instructions or in a manner that optimises achievement of the patrol's goals. 
Communication with the public is courteous and professional at all times. 
Situational behaviour of persons is accurately assessed with due regard for cultural diversity. 
Intelligence gathered while on patrol is shared with other fisheries compliance officers and reported. 
Follow-up actions are undertaken on completion of the patrol. 
Features particular to apatrol area are identified and noted. 
Communication paths are established and fostered within the patrol's community and industry members. 
Fisheries compliance issues concerning a patrol area are identified in the media through internal intelligence and bulletins/notices. 
Patrol area information and issues are analysed and acted upon, where required. 
Communication regarding latest patrol area issues is maintained with work team and supervisor according to jurisdictional information security procedures. 
All actions taken reflect knowledge of latest intelligence. 
Patrol reports are completed for supervisor. 
All requests for assistance are received and confirmed with supervisor. 
Vehicles and vessels are prepared appropriately to respond to request. 
Staff are fully briefed by authorised personnel on procedures for dealing with emergency situation. 
A positive visual presence is maintained while patrolling. 
Situations are assessed for potential non-compliance with state, territory and/or commonwealth fisheries regulations and appropriate actions taken, including requests for further assistance. 
Effective communication is maintained with other relevant fisheries compliance officers and the public, where appropriate. 
Patrolling is undertaken according to jurisdictional requirements and supervisor's instructions or in a manner that optimises achievement of the patrol's goals. 
Communication with the public is courteous and professional at all times. 
Situational behaviour of persons is accurately assessed with due regard for cultural diversity. 
Intelligence gathered while on patrol is shared with other fisheries compliance officers and reported. 
Follow-up actions are undertaken on completion of the patrol. 
Features particular to apatrol area are identified and noted. 
Communication paths are established and fostered within the patrol's community and industry members. 
Fisheries compliance issues concerning a patrol area are identified in the media through internal intelligence and bulletins/notices. 
Patrol area information and issues are analysed and acted upon, where required. 
Communication regarding latest patrol area issues is maintained with work team and supervisor according to jurisdictional information security procedures. 
All actions taken reflect knowledge of latest intelligence. 
Patrol reports are completed for supervisor. 
All requests for assistance are received and confirmed with supervisor. 
Vehicles and vessels are prepared appropriately to respond to request. 
Staff are fully briefed by authorised personnel on procedures for dealing with emergency situation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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