CSCSAS009
Control incidents using defensive tactics


Application

This unit describes the skills required to assess the need to use and apply defensive techniques, contain incidents and evaluate responses.

This unit applies to those working in a custodial correctional services context.

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, particularly those related to incident response.

Those undertaking this unit work with support from a coordinated team with regular support.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Assess the need to use defensive techniques

1.1 Assess the level and nature of risk based on incident risk factors and identified opportunities.

1.2 Assess incidents to determine the need for defensive techniques against the organisation’s use of force guidelines, legal requirements and emergency response procedures.

1.3 Assess the capacity to complete the defensive action and consider viability of using alternative actions.

2. Apply defensive techniques

2.1 Call for assistance and support using authorised alarms and codes.

2.2 Apply defensive techniques ensuring protection and safety of people involved.

2.3 Monitor the degree of response against identified opportunities and incident factors.

2.4 Carry defensive equipment in a secure, protected and accessible position for safe deployment.

2.5 Present and deploy defensive equipment using recognised techniques.

2.6 Ensure that physical contact minimises any unnecessary provocation and indignity to the subject.

3. Contain incident

3.1 Adjust or discontinue response according to changes in circumstances and degree of risk.

3.2 Use the assistance of responding officers and other appropriate resources to contain the incident.

4. Evaluate response

4.1 Evaluate and review the effectiveness of responses.

4.2 Provide accounts of incidents as part of the review and debriefing process.

4.3 Complete records and reports.

4.4 Recognise and manage the effects of stress on self using recognised stress management techniques.

Evidence of Performance

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 two occasions.

using effective communication and negotiation skills, especially under pressure, to calm, distract or change focus

providing verbal warnings and clear directions and instructions


Evidence of Knowledge

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.

legal requirements and organisation’s policies and procedures related to use of force

duty of care

stress management techniques


Assessment Conditions

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when controlling incidents using defensive equipment and tactics, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.

This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:

CSCSAS001 Maintain security

CSCSAS013 Manage conflict through negotiation

Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

ACSF levels indicative of performance:

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.


Competency Field

Safety and security