Application
This unit describes the skills required to use specialist technology to support border protection operations including surveillance, remote operations, passenger operations, cargo, post, and waterfront. It includes deploying equipment, operating and maintaining equipment, gathering and reporting information, and reporting on and reviewing technology activities.
This unit applies to those working in various border protection fields where their role involves use of specialist technology.
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.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently within a larger team, performing routine tasks in a range of 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. Deploy equipment | 1.1 Select and deploy equipment to support the operation. 1.2 Allocate equipment according to work priorities. 1.3 Reschedule equipment allocation in response to changes in demands as required. 1.4 Transport equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations. |
2. Operate equipment | 2.1 Operate equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. 2.2 Use equipment effectively. 2.3 Identify and address workplace health and safety issues relating to equipment operation. 2.4 Interpret results of equipment use accurately. |
3. Maintain equipment | 3.1 Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications. 3.2 Conduct or organise routine maintenance of equipment according to schedule and within area of work responsibility. 3.3 Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable. 3.4 Report equipment failure as soon as practicable. |
4. Gather and report information | 4.1 Use initiative to identify possible information. 4.2 Record information accurately. 4.3 Comply with privacy and other legislative requirements. 4.4 Report information to relevant personnel accurately. |
5. Report on and review technology activities | 5.1 Record and disseminate outcomes of technology activities to staff. 5.2 Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities. 5.3 Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes. |
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.
selecting, operating and maintaining equipment to achieve desired outcomes
identifying and addressing work health and safety and environmental risks and issues associated with equipment use
analysing and correctly interpreting information generated
applying decision making using sound judgment
suggesting improvements to procedures
planning, prioritising and problem-solving
liaising, consulting and communicating with diverse audiences, conveying sometimes complex information orally and in writing
accurately recording and reporting information
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.
application of different types of technology
Australian legal framework as it applies to the conduct of patrols
enabling and allied legislation
policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols
equity and diversity principles
communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols
risk assessment techniques
equipment operation, usage and maintenance procedures
reporting procedures
evidence handling and storage
profiles and trends
workplace and industry environment
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
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Border protection