Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, assess and maintain the operational safety of a workplace.
The unit applies to individuals who assess and respond to workplace situational safety risks, including the need for defensive tactics and personal defence equipment.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.
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. Monitor and assess situational risks in workplaces | 1.1 Monitor workplace safety and make situational risk assessments according to agreed operational practices and the surrounding environment 1.2 Identify, assess and monitor potential risks to own safety, the safety of fellow officers and members of the public |
2. Maintain a safe working environment | 2.1 Identify, plan and implement operational safety responses and procedures to ensure safe working practices 2.2 Assess equipment, materials and environment for hazards, and plan protective action to ensure the health and safety of people 2.3 Evaluate and convey safety issues to relevant officers, and devise alternative responses 2.4 Identify, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements 2.5 Report faults, breakdowns or deficiencies in personal protective equipment to responsible officer 2.6 Identify incidents and record and report observations accurately, promptly and in the required format to relevant personnel |
3. Employ defensive tactics | 3.1 Assess situations correctly and make informed judgements as appropriate for the use of tactical communications, defensive tactics or physical restraint techniques 3.2 Use tactical communications, defensive tactics or restraining skills according to operational situation and organisational standard 3.3 Use personal defence equipment with due regard to personal safety and the safety of others at all times 3.4 Maintain personal defence equipment and report any losses, damage and faults immediately to the appropriate officer 3.5 Complete and submit documentation in the use of force or the use of accoutrements |
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 | Makes measurements and calculations for navigation |
Reading | Interprets instructions, topographical and navigational data |
Oral communication | Uses appropriate language to convey health and safety information |
Navigate the world of work | Applies workplace procedures to own role and responsibilities Asks questions to clarify understanding or seek further information |
Interact with others | Adapts communication style and content, including personal, social and cultural factors, to resolve and de-escalate conflicts |
Get the work done | Makes decisions quickly and intuitively in familiar situations requiring immediate defensive response, drawing on past experience to consider possible implications of different responses, and selecting the best response |
Sectors
Compliance (CPL)