POLGEN014
Minimise hazards in a policing environment


Application

This unit describes the skills required to maintain safety in a policing environment, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and control of hazards.

This unit applies to those working as police members operating within a policing environment.

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 work independently or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs. They would undertake specific tasks within established parameters and would develop solutions in mostly predictable 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. Respond to hazards

1.1 Identify hazards in work environment for reporting purposes.

1.2 Report hazards to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures.

1.3 Maintain own safety within workplace.

1.4 Follow instructions to control risks.

2. Use personal protective equipment

2.1 Assess situation to identify personal protective equipment requirements.

2.2 Select personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.

2.3 Use personal protective equipment to protect safety of self.

2.4 Replace personal protective equipment in accordance with operational requirements.

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 risks associated with hazards

communicating concerns verbally

meeting workplace health and safety responsibilities, either verbally or in writing


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.

hazard categories

health and safety signs and symbols

organisational policies and procedures relating to hazards, risk control and hazard reporting


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

General