Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to exercise compliance powers to enforce laws relating to traditional, recreational and commercial fisheries management and other associated legislation.
The unit applies to individuals who locate evidence by searching property in locations including sea, beach, inland waterways and landings. It involves entering and searching premises including vessels and vehicles, seizing property and arresting individuals.
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.
Legislative 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. Conduct searches of property, vessels and vehicles | 1.1 Confirm decision to enter and/or search is made and conducted according to lawful authority and jurisdictional procedures 1.2 Ensure search process is comprehensive and adheres to operational policy and procedures 1.3 Seize or collect, record and store property according to jurisdictional policy and legislative requirements 1.4 Apply tactical communication as required, according to jurisdictional guidelines, professional codes of conduct and with minimum risk to self, colleagues and the public 1.5 Document any damage and/or injuries incurred according to jurisdictional policy |
2. Caution, report or arrest persons | 2.1 Identify and investigate breaches of the law according to relevant jurisdictional law, policy and procedures 2.2 Ensure that the decision to caution, report or arrest is made at the discretion of the officer and is conveyed to the person concerned according to jurisdictional guidelines, professional codes of conduct and with minimum risk to self, colleagues and the public 2.3 Prepare and submit relevant and accurate documentation as required by law and/or jurisdictional policy 2.4 Transport suspects for further processing according to their legal rights and jurisdictional policy |
3. Afford rights to suspects | 3.1 Treat suspects in a fair, equitable and non-discriminatory manner, and with consideration to cultural sensitivities 3.2 Ensure suspects are made aware of, and provided with, their legal entitlements under relevant jurisdictional laws and procedures |
4. Assess and preserve crime/incident scenes and assist in the investigation process | 4.1 Assess crime or incident scenes for future investigation requirements 4.2 Secure crime or incident scenes to facilitate potential future investigatory activity, where necessary 4.3 Ensure all actions and reports taken at crime or incident scenes optimise the gathering and preservation of evidence and its lawful presentation in court |
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 | Determines quantities of seized property |
Reading | Identifies and interprets relevant information and requirements of jurisdictional laws, by-laws and regulations and professional codes of conduct |
Writing | Prepares compliance reports and documents information |
Navigate the world of work | Interprets and follows regulatory requirements, and seeks clarification or other assistance when required |
Interact with others | Uses appropriate vocabulary, conventions and protocols, including technical language relevant to role, to convey compliance requirements and breaches, suspect rights, outcomes and actions Cooperates and collaborates with others to enter and search premises, vessels or vehicles, seize property and arrest individuals |
Get the work done | Plans and organises search activities and resources Resolves and de-escalates conflicts; makes decisions about appropriate compliance response |
Sectors
Compliance (CPL)