POLGEN004
Conduct risk management activities in a policing environment


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