Application
This unit describes the skills required to apply local policing area knowledge, including gathering information, assessing the local policing context and engaging with communities.
This unit applies to those working as community policing 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 work health and safety (WHS) and codes of conduct.
Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate autonomy, judgement and limited responsibility within established parameters. They would complete complex tasks in mostly familiar contexts, that can sometimes be unpredictable.
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. Gather information | 1.1 Collect information in an ethical and professional manner. 1.2 Consider credibility and potential bias of sources to inform use of information. 1.3 Communicate information to stakeholders to facilitate analysis. |
2. Consider local policing area | 2.1 Assess persons or groups of interest to identify potential areas of focus for policing responses. 2.2 Identify trends to determine potential impact on local policing area. 2.3 Access sources of information to inform policing responses. 2.4 Select policing response in accordance with jurisdictional strategies, objectives, initiatives and priorities. |
3. Provide professional service | 3.1 Identify individual/community profiles and points of diversity to inform policing services. 3.2 Identify police service options to meet individual/community requirements. 3.3 Establish parameters of own role and scope with community for transparency purposes. 3.4 Discuss police service options with members of the community. 3.5 Communicate with individuals/community regarding operational status and matters. 3.6 Seek feedback from community to continuously improve policing service delivery. 3.7 Identify external services available for referral purposes. |
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.
undertaking consultations with members of community
managing own time and prioritising tasks
identifying and recognising the needs and expectations of individuals and community
identifying cultural diversity issues and challenges
providing advice regarding support services available to individuals and community
identifying trends to determine potential impact on local policing area including:
crime trends
social problems
high risk behaviour
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.
jurisdictional policies and procedures relating to exhibit management, including packaging and storage
jurisdictional policies and procedures relating to information management systems, including collection, storage and release of information
community context and associated characteristics
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