Application
This unit describes the skills required to mitigate risk in a policing environment, including completing risk assessments, developing and implementing risk management plans, and reviewing risk management activities.
This unit applies to those working as a police supervisor with responsibilities to manage risk in response to both planned and unplanned events, and more generally within the workplace. It outlines the primary responsibilities of policing in mitigating risks that could impact upon policing services and public safety.
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 risk assessment and reporting obligations.
Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy, making independent decisions and accessing support from a broad range of services. They would be responsible for supervising small 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. Conduct risk assessments | 1.1 Identify risks to protect safety of self, colleagues, and communities. 1.2 Identify potential risks to witnesses, victims, persons of interest, suspects and offenders in custody. 1.3 Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response. 1.4 Examine current control measures to determine their effectiveness. |
2. Develop risk management plans | 2.1 Evaluate and select control measure options to respond to identified risk. 2.2 Identify resources/activities required to implement control measures. 2.3 Incorporate control measures into plan to mitigate risks. |
3. Implement risk management plans | 3.1 Communicate risk management activities to stakeholders. 3.2 Undertake activities specified in the risk management plans. 3.3 Assess dynamic situations continually to adjust control measure(s). |
4. Review risk management activities | 4.1 Evaluate control measure(s) and implementation process to determine effectiveness. 4.2 Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process. 4.3 Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices. 4.4 Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and to reduce future exposure and harm. |
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.
applying risk assessment tools to identify and evaluate risk in both planned and unplanned incidents
identifying risks in care of custody situations
identifying and evaluating control measures, including avoidance, acceptance, transferral and mitigation
implementing control measures in accordance with available resources, response plan and changing circumstances
communicating with stakeholders to inform them of risk mitigation activities
evaluating effectiveness of control measures and implementation process
assessing role of individuals in implementation process to evaluate performance
documenting and recording workplace risks
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 reporting hierarchy and governance structure
jurisdictional risk assessment processes, policies and procedures
jurisdictional quality assurance responsibilities and processes
current national, state and territory legislation related to the situation
capabilities, powers and authorities of external services
jurisdictional communication systems
compliance and auditing processes
risk management principles and tools
resources available to respond to risks within policing environments
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