Application
This unit describes the skills required to supervise and protect the safety of individuals within the policing environment. It includes protecting the welfare of individuals within policing, acknowledging that the place of work for police officers differs depending on their role and location of policing functions.
This unit applies to those working as a police supervisor with responsibilities to protect the safety and welfare of individuals and teams.
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 work health and safety (WHS), roles and responsibilities, and support services.
Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy, making independent decisions and accessing support from a broad range of services. The individual would be responsible for supervising individuals and teams, providing guidance and assistance, and displaying leadership as part of routine command duties. They would perform complex tasks within familiar and/or unpredictable 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. Prevent workplace safety and welfare hazards | 1.1 Identify hazards that may impact upon physical and psychological wellbeing of individuals. 1.2 Assess hazards to develop preventive measures. 1.3 Communicate hazards to prevent harm occurring. 1.4 Implement measures to minimise likelihood and consequences of hazard occurring. 1.5 Monitor individual team behaviours and activities to ensure compliance with jurisdictional policies and procedures. |
2. Protect welfare of individuals | 2.1 Assess welfare of individuals affected by workplace hazards. 2.2 Eliminate immediate exposure to workplace hazards to prevent further harm. 2.3 Make referrals to internal and external services to support welfare of individuals affected by hazards. 2.4 Monitor welfare of individuals continuously to maintain safety. |
3. Investigate workplace hazards | 3.1 Assess the nature of workplace hazards to determine responses. 3.2 Interview individuals involved to collect information relating to workplace hazards. 3.3 Access external sources of information relating to workplace hazards. 3.4 Liaise with subject matter experts in order to collect information for developing potential solutions to workplace hazards. 3.5 Develop solutions to address workplace hazards. 3.6 Report solutions to identified stakeholders. |
4. Implement solutions to workplace hazards | 4.1 Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding requirements for solution implementation. 4.2 Arrange service/assistance required to resolve workplace hazards. 4.3 Monitor progress of implementation to protect safety of self, individuals, teams and communities. |
5. Evaluate outcomes of solutions | 5.1 Review solutions to ensure workplace hazards were addressed. 5.2 Develop recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of workplace hazards. 5.3 Communicate review findings to stakeholders to inform future activities. |
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.
identifying and assessing hazards to inform others and determine reporting requirements
developing and implementing preventive measures for potential hazards
eliminating exposure to hazards
making referrals to support services, on the basis of welfare assessments and early intervention requirements
compiling information related to identified workplace hazards
developing and implementing solutions to workplace hazards
reviewing and evaluating solutions to develop recommendations and complete activities
communicating with stakeholders
recording and reporting hazards and solutions
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.
current Commonwealth, national, state or territory legislation, as well as jurisdictional policies and procedures, relating to workplace health and safety
jurisdictional health and safety management systems
supervisory roles and responsibilities as related to workplace health and safety
physical and psychological hazards
internal and external support arrangements and services
operational safety and use of force principles
duty of care responsibilities and custodial practices
warning flags that indicate potential psychological harm or trauma
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.
Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.
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
General