Control persons using empty hand techniques

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Assessment Tool
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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
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
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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
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSEC3121, 'Control persons using empty hand techniques'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Assess need to use empty hand techniques and response options.

1.1 Review workplace procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using empty hand techniques for security work.

1.2 Identify subject of threat and continually observe and anticipate movement and aggression.

1.3 Ensure stance and distance from subject maximises range of defensive options and tactical advantages in physical contact.

1.4 Assess alternative response and withdrawal options for viability and incorporate defensive options into selected response.

1.5 Check and confirm personal safety needs and identify available escape routes.

2. Apply defensive empty hand techniques.

2.1 Use interpersonal techniques to exchange information with the subject and give spoken warnings and directions.

2.2 Use empty hand techniques and ensure that grip on subject is secure, firm and applied using level of force proportionate to the threat context.

2.3 Quickly apply holds to appropriate areas of the body in a safe manner.

2.4 Anticipate strikes and blows from subject and adopt, parry or block positioning.

2.5 Limit contact with subject to the minimum necessary to remove immediate threat, and use lower force options immediately when threat decreases or ceases.

3. Restrain and isolate subject.

3.1 Isolate and contain subject at a safe distance from members of the public, and minimise opportunities for escape.

3.2 Identify situations requiring specialist assistance and seek assistance or advice from relevant persons using communication equipment.

3.3 Escort subject from the incident scene to a secure location and monitor their wellbeing and safety.

3.4 Use communication equipment to report incident details and subject location to relevant persons.

4. Finalise and evaluate response.

4.1 Review and evaluate effectiveness of response against incident circumstances and observations, in consultation with relevant persons.

4.2 Identify improvements to future security response procedures using defensive techniques.

4.3 Complete incident report and securely maintain documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.

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