This unit describes the fundamental skills required to police roads in a safe and professional manner, including the ability to control traffic, enforce road safety, drive safely and understand police pursuits.

This unit applies to those working in a policing environment, typically in a general duties role.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be carried out 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) / occupational health and safety (OHS), use of force and pursuits.

Those undertaking this unit would primarily work independently or under limited supervision, while performing specific/specified tasks in a broad range of contexts. They would be required to apply decision making and problem-solving skills to interpret behaviours and develop solutions.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Control traffic

1.1

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when controlling traffic

1.2

Coordinate traffic movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public

2

Conduct road safety enforcement activities

2.1

Identify unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences to determine response

2.2

Conduct vehicle stops and intercepts for enforcement activities

2.3

Detect potential offences using road policing equipment

3

Demonstrate safe driving

3.1

Perform pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety

3.2

Apply safe driving techniques

3.3

Apply urgent duty driving techniques in accordance with changing conditions

4

Demonstrate an understanding of police pursuits

4.1

Identify response options to police pursuits in accordance with the circumstances

4.2

Apply safety considerations and restrictions associated with pursuits

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the POL Police Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Not applicable.

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