This unit describes the skills required to communicate during briefings and debriefings, including the planning, delivery and conclusion aspects of the process.

This unit applies to those working as police staff in operational and non-operational situations within the 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 related to information security.

Those undertaking this unit would work both autonomously and within teams as required. They would be required to apply critical thinking and analysis skills to brief and debrief stakeholders within policing. They would demonstrate ethical and professional policing qualities, and show adaptability while performing complex tasks across a broad range of contexts.

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

Prepare for briefings and debriefings

1.1

Plan delivery of briefings and debriefings by developing a presentation consistent with the requirements of the policing project

1.2

Identify clients and stakeholders required to attend briefings and debriefings

1.3

Identify security level of information and deliver briefings and debriefings accordingly

1.4

Inform clients and stakeholders of briefing and debriefing requirements

2

Conduct briefings and debriefings

2.1

Outline purpose and structure of the briefings and debriefings to clients and stakeholders

2.2

Present information in line with jurisdictional standards and changing circumstances

2.3

Consider client and stakeholder feedback and contributions to assess understanding of briefings and debriefings

2.4

Adapt communication techniques to facilitate client and stakeholder understanding

2.5

Encourage contributions from clients and stakeholders to support the effectiveness of the briefings and debriefings

3

Conclude briefings and debriefings

3.1

Respond to feedback and contributions received from clients and stakeholders to improve organisational processes

3.2

Record briefing and debriefing outcomes and findings for further actions in line with jurisdictional standards

3.3

Conduct review of briefings and debriefings to improve personal performance

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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