Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow an agency's policies and procedures to plan, prepare, undertake and report on a local patrol operation. It requires the ability to ensure that equipment is available and in working condition, that relevant information relating to weather forecasts, tides and seasonal factors is obtained beforehand, and that appropriate safety precautions are taken.
The unit applies to individuals who use knowledge of the local area to undertake local patrols as part of observation and monitoring activities.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this 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. |
1. Plan the local patrol operation | 1.1 Confirm the purpose of the operation with the supervising officer 1.2 Identify health and safety and environmental hazards and risks associated with the operation, and recognise appropriate controls for inclusion in the plan 1.3 Identify resources required to support the operation, and confirm their availability 1.4 Consider and take into account logistics associated with the operation when developing the operational plan 1.5 Develop and submit an operational plan according to agency procedures |
2. Prepare for the local patrol operation | 2.1 Perform maintenance checks and testing to ensure communications and other equipment are operational 2.2 Confirm backup systems and contingency plans are in place 2.3 Obtain current information relating to local weather and seasonal conditions that are significant to the operation 2.4 Recognise cultural, fishing and aquatic activities and their significance to the operation 2.5 Confirm role of self and others involved in the operation 2.6 Complete pre-operational activities in a timely and efficient manner |
3. Undertake the local patrol operation | 3.1 Select and check fit of the required personal protective equipment for the operation 3.2 Re-confirm the operation objectives with others involved in the operation 3.3 Follow the schedule of activities in the operational plan 3.4 Use equipment safely and effectively throughout the operation according to standard operating procedures 3.5 Use effective and timely communications with others involved in the operation 3.6 Communicate with the public in a courteous, non-confrontational and culturally respectful manner 3.7 Complete post-operational activities and checks in a timely and efficient manner |
4. Report on the local patrol operation | 4.1 Report operational outcomes, intelligence information and any follow-up actions to be taken to the supervising officer or other designated person as required by the agency 4.2 Review the operational plan and outcomes at a debriefing session and provide recommendations for improvement or follow-up |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Numeracy | Calculates and estimates speed and distance to determine resource usage and time |
Reading | Interprets weather reports and information relevant to the operation Interprets checklists, schedules, maps and charts |
Writing | Records operational planning information Completes checklists on pre-operational and post-operational activities |
Navigate the world of work | Asks questions to clarify understanding or seek further information |
Interact with others | Makes adjustments to personal communication style in recognition of the values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others |
Get the work done | Solves familiar and generally predictable problems within workplace procedures and using experience of past solutions Uses two-way communication and navigational equipment |
Sectors
Compliance (CPL)