Control security risk situations using firearms

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSEC3114, 'Control security risk situations using firearms'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Control security risk situations using firearms' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for security response using a firearm.

1.1 Review work instructions to ensure compliance with workplace policies and legal rights and responsibilities when using a firearm to respond to a security risk situation.

1.2 Select and use protective and communication equipment to meet work instructions and WHS requirements.

1.3 Select firearm and conduct pre-operational checks to confirm safe and continuing operation of firearm.

1.4 Obtain ammunition appropriate to type of firearm according to manufacturers’ instructions.

1.5 Load firearm with correct ammunition following manufacturers’ specifications.

1.6 Carry firearm in a manner that ensures it is secure, protected and accessible for security response.

2. Identify need for security response and draw firearm.

2.1 Identify security threat and assess need and opportunity to present firearm.

2.2 Formulate response options that allow for changing risk circumstances.

2.3 Identify personal safety needs and use communication equipment to request assistance from relevant persons.

2.4 Negotiate with subject of threat to defuse conflict, and maintain communication that reflects sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences.

2.5 Use interpersonal techniques to provide clear warnings and instructions that are legally justifiable.

2.6 Draw firearm in a positive and controlled manner.

3. Evaluate threat and response options and discharge firearm.

3.1 Use personal positioning, stance and grip to maintain control of firearm.

3.2 Continually monitor threat to assess risk and evaluate response options.

3.3 Select response option that accounts for safety needs of self and others that may be at risk from firearm discharge.

3.4 Use fluid tactical positioning to access available cover and protection during incident.

3.5 Discharge firearm to respond to life-threatening situation when it is the only reasonable option to remove threat within legal and strategic limits.

3.6 Maintain consistent accuracy when discharging firearm and react promptly to terminate force when threat ceases.

4. Finalise armed response and complete documentation.

4.1 Unload, inspect and store firearm, and report damage or faults.

4.2 Review presentation and discharge of firearm against circumstances of incident.

4.3 Identify improvements to procedures for future security response using firearms.

4.4 Complete and securely maintain operational documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.

4.5 Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques.