Application
This unit describes the skills required to command operational groups within a compliance or law enforcement operational environment. It includes preparing and planning for the group’s role in the operation, communicating the plan to group members, and conducting operations and post operation processes.
This unit applies to those working within operational groups in a compliance or law enforcement 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.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently supervising others, performing complex tasks in a broad 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. Prepare and plan for the group’s role in the operation | 1.1 Clarify tasks relevant to the group with the operation commander. 1.2 Issue warning order to group members. 1.3 Gather all relevant information, including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required. 1.4 Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process. 1.5 Confirm plan and obtain endorsement from the operation commander. |
2. Communicate the plan to group members | 2.1 Produce written orders in the operational command format. 2.2 Issue oral orders to group members in accordance with standing operating procedures. |
3. Conduct operations | 3.1 Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan. 3.2 Maintain the group under command and control for the duration of the operation. 3.3 Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission. 3.4 Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the group mission. |
4. Conduct post-operation processes | 4.1 Conduct the group debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures. 4.2 Make contributions to the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures. 4.3 Make contributions to the post-operation report by providing relevant information on group activities. |
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 leadership and command in the context of leading operational groups
determining a response to diverse circumstances
justifying chosen response to any given situation against legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations
applying procedures relevant to the tasks undertaken at the group level
conducting research in the context of leading operational groups
communicating and liaising with diverse audiences
applying negotiation and conflict resolution methods
responding to feedback
reading and interpreting legislation, regulations and guidelines
undertaking analysis and decision making using sound judgment
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.
enabling and allied legislation
full range of regulatory powers enforceable by officers
operational command policy, methodology and principles
regulations, policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standing operating procedures
workplace and industry environment
workplace technology and equipment (Ionscan, X-ray)
work health and safety and environment policies and guidelines
risk assessment techniques
communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols
organisational and jurisdictional values/ethics and codes of conduct
confidentiality, privacy and security issues
reporting requirements
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