POLAUX005
Promote public order through policing services


Application

This unit describes the skills required to promote public order through policing services, including patrols, initial response and preservation of scenes and evidence.

This unit applies to those working as community police staff, in metropolitan and/or remote areas.

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 relating to information security and codes of conduct.

Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate independent judgement, taking responsibility in known contexts and defined parameters. They would perform routine tasks, whilst providing and transmitting solutions to problems in a range of contexts.

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. Conduct patrols

1.1 Patrol local policing area for crime prevention and public safety purposes.

1.2 Engage with individuals/community to develop rapport.

1.3 Collect information through patrol activities to identify areas of interest in local policing area.

1.4 Report information relating to local policing area to stakeholders.

2. Perform initial response

2.1 Observe incident to determine risk and requirement for response.

2.2 Identify resources required for policing response to incident.

2.3 Communicate with stakeholders to facilitate response.

2.4 Respond to incident in a manner which minimises risk to safety of self, colleagues and public.

2.5 Monitor incident to adjust response.

2.6 Communicate outcomes of response.

3. Preserve incident scene and evidence

3.1 Identify incident scenes requiring investigation to inform stakeholders.

3.2 Secure incident scenes to protect evidence.

3.3 Identify persons of interest at the incident scene for communication to stakeholders.

3.4 Secure evidence to facilitate further investigation.

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 one occasion.

communicating with individuals and the community

identifying areas of focus for policing responses

responding to incidents based on situational requirements, available resources, and risks

minimising risks to self, colleagues and public

applying incident scene preservation procedures


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.

patrol practices

command and control/incident response

legislation relating to offences against persons and property

policies covering operational response and safety issues

reporting requirements in relation to operational activities


Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation 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.

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

Auxiliary