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

SFICPL301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain operational safety

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFICPL301 - Maintain operational safety
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, assess and maintain the operational safety of a workplace. The unit applies to individuals who assess and respond to workplace situational safety risks, including the need for defensive tactics and personal defence equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.
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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Monitor and assess situational risks in workplaces
  • Monitor workplace safety and make situational risk assessments according to agreed operational practices and the surrounding environment
  • Identify, assess and monitor potential risks to own safety, the safety of fellow officers and members of the public
       
Element: Maintain a safe working environment
  • Identify, plan and implement operational safety responses and procedures to ensure safe working practices
  • Assess equipment, materials and environment for hazards, and plan protective action to ensure the health and safety of people
  • Evaluate and convey safety issues to relevant officers, and devise alternative responses
  • Identify, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements
  • Report faults, breakdowns or deficiencies in personal protective equipment to responsible officer
  • Identify incidents and record and report observations accurately, promptly and in the required format to relevant personnel
       
Element: Employ defensive tactics
  • Assess situations correctly and make informed judgements as appropriate for the use of tactical communications, defensive tactics or physical restraint techniques
  • Use tactical communications, defensive tactics or restraining skills according to operational situation and organisational standard
  • Use personal defence equipment with due regard to personal safety and the safety of others at all times
  • Maintain personal defence equipment and report any losses, damage and faults immediately to the appropriate officer
  • Complete and submit documentation in the use of force or the use of accoutrements
       

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.
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
Monitor workplace safety and make situational risk assessments according to agreed operational practices and the surrounding environment 
Identify, assess and monitor potential risks to own safety, the safety of fellow officers and members of the public 
Identify, plan and implement operational safety responses and procedures to ensure safe working practices 
Assess equipment, materials and environment for hazards, and plan protective action to ensure the health and safety of people 
Evaluate and convey safety issues to relevant officers, and devise alternative responses 
Identify, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements 
Report faults, breakdowns or deficiencies in personal protective equipment to responsible officer 
Identify incidents and record and report observations accurately, promptly and in the required format to relevant personnel 
Assess situations correctly and make informed judgements as appropriate for the use of tactical communications, defensive tactics or physical restraint techniques 
Use tactical communications, defensive tactics or restraining skills according to operational situation and organisational standard 
Use personal defence equipment with due regard to personal safety and the safety of others at all times 
Maintain personal defence equipment and report any losses, damage and faults immediately to the appropriate officer 
Complete and submit documentation in the use of force or the use of accoutrements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFICPL301 - Maintain operational safety
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SFICPL301 - Maintain operational safety

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