Application
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Prerequisites
Nil
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Use office equipment to produce, store and transmit documents | 1.1 | Requisite documentation is accurately produced, copied, filed, stored, transmitted and disposed of in accordance with organisational guidelines |
1.2 | User facilitated equipment maintenance/service tasks are carried out according to manufacturer's specifications and organisational policy | ||
1.3 | Equipment and document security procedures are complied with | ||
1.4 | Breakdowns and faults are reported as per organisational procedures | ||
2 | Use police communications equipment | 2.1 | Police communication equipment is used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational guidelines |
2.2 | Correct radio/telephone procedures and phonetic alphabet are used when communicating | ||
2.3 | Appropriate, concise and accurate language is used at all times | ||
3 | Utilise computer technology to assist in the completion of tasks | 3.1 | Computing equipment is used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational guidelines |
3.2 | Security of information and equipment is undertaken in accordance with organisational guidelines | ||
3.3 | Computer applications appropriate to the specialised area's tasks are used effectively to achieve work tasks | ||
4 | Use and maintain personal accoutrements | 4.1 | Accoutrements are at all times used strictly in accordance with jurisdictional laws, policy and guidelines |
4.2 | Accoutrements are, at all times, used with due regard to personal safety and that of others | ||
4.3 | Organisational requirements for weapons skills maintenance are complied with | ||
4.4 | Maintenance of accoutrements is undertaken in accordance with required organisational procedures and any losses, damage and/or faults immediately reported to the appropriate officer | ||
4.5 | Documentation relating to accoutrements use is accurately prepared and submitted in accordance with organisational requirements | ||
5 | Use and operate basic safety equipment | 5.1 | Safety equipment is operated correctly and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational policy and procedures |
5.2 | Safety equipment is cleaned, returned and stored in accordance with organisational requirements | ||
5.3 | Faults, breakdowns and/or deficiencies in safety clothing and equipment are immediately reported to responsible officer | ||
6 | Drive and control vehicles in operational settings | 6.1 | Vehicle is prepared for operational use in accordance with organisation's policies and procedures |
6.2 | Vehicle is operated in accordance with environmental conditions, operational requirements and vehicle sympathy | ||
6.3 | Organisational requirements for emergency and operational driving are complied with |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
using office equipment to produce, file, send/receive and secure documents, reports, proformas, maintenance/usage logs using all types of commonly available police communications equipment using audio and visual recording to produce evidence that is acceptable in courts using accoutrements/appointments to resolve situations deploying safety equipment at accident, crime, incident or other emergency situations undertaking routine equipment maintenance maintaining a professional safety first attitude to the use of police equipment applying driving skills, ie. system of car control, pull push steering |
Required Knowledge |
jurisdictional laws, policy and procedures covering the use of administrative and operational equipment required document layouts, styles and filing mechanisms organisational computer systems/document security system requirements the organisation's radio communication call signs, codes and phonetic alphabet the legal parameters and organisational policies governing the 'use of force' and 'use of lethal force' the various types of equipment maintenance logs/damage reports required and when they must be completed the safety practices that must be followed when using police equipment |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in observance of all safety principles for self and others Equipment is used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's guidelines and complies with OH&S legislation Consistency in performance Evidence of competency in this unit will need to be gathered over time and from across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environment. In the case of weapons and 'use of force' equipment, assessment should be undertaken in simulated workplace settings Specific resources for assessment Access to equipment identified within the Range Statement Access to weapons firing ranges |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Office equipment should cover the complete range of general administrative equipment normally found in Police Stations may include | computer systems for document production data storage and retrieval typewriters printers/photocopiers facsimiles filing cabinets |
Maintenance/service tasks may include | use of computer covers and cleaning equipment changing ink/toner cartridges in printers/photocopiers installing paper and fax rolls clearing paper jams |
Security procedures for ensuring security of documentation and equipment may include | access restrictions to equipment through passwords log-in codes equipment locks restricted areas |
Breakdowns and faults to be considered may include | computer system software/hardware failures physical damage to equipment poor print quality and may require reporting to the organisation's 'IT Helpline' or the officer delegated to handle such matters |
Communication equipment may include | police radios (mobile and 'in car') 'in car' computer systems loud hailers/PA systems telephones (fixed and mobile) |
Appropriate language | Appropriate language is that language style sanctioned by an organisation via its operational procedures manual |
Interview and evidence-recording equipment may include | audiotape recorders video cameras and recording equipment SLR cameras authorised by the organisation for the purposes of recording interviews, statements etc that can be tendered as evidence In some organisations interview and evidence recording equipment may also include basic fingerprinting equipment Use of the equipment should also cover the authorisation, storage and filing of tapes/film (original and duplicates) |
Accoutrements may include | standard/general issue batons handcuffs service revolver/pistols and other organisationally sanctioned/legal personal protection devices such as Oleo-Capsicum Sprays |
Due consideration and regard may include | quick and accurate analysis of the situational risks present quick and accurate analysis of the risks arising from the application of available/potential response strategies determining and implementing the response that will maximise the safety and security for all concerned |
Basic safety equipment in the context of this unit may include | wet weather and protective clothing including reflective safety vests rubber gloves protective glasses riot shields/helmets and face masks, etc. light wands, portable flashing lights, reflective and illuminated signs, hand held spotlights safety barriers, 'witches hats' and may be used in a variety of incident settings such as: traffic accidents, hazardous material spillages, etc crowd control at sporting events, rallies, demonstrations, blockades, etc. mobile RBT stations, mobile vehicle inspection/search sites, etc in support of other emergency service agencies such as at natural disasters, fires |
Computer applications may include | specific computer applications word processing data entry and/or retrieval such as NEPI or COPS |
Vehicle preparation include | checking the vehicle for safe operation ensuring appropriate equipment is available checking emergency equipment is operational |
Environmental considerations may include | terrain weather conditions traffic density lighting road surface |
Vehicle sympathy may include | vehicle movements are within limitations and in line with manufacturer's specification |
Sectors
Employability Skills
The required outcomes described in this Unit of Competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this Unit of Competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.