Defend persons using spray

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 CPPSEC3126, 'Defend persons using spray'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Defend persons using spray' 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. Assess need to use spray and response options.

1.1 Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using spray for security work.

1.2 Inspect spray canister for correct operation, locate actuator button, and clarify procedures for use.

1.3 Assess need to use spray against known information and potential and existing risks and threats, and decide preferred response option to contain incident.

2. Confirm personal safety needs and present spray.

2.1 Select and use PPE to meet WHS requirements.

2.2 Check and confirm personal safety needs and identify withdrawal options.

2.3 Present spray in a non-threatening manner while maintaining eye contact with subject.

3. Negotiate and give warning.

3.1 Use interpersonal techniques to exchange information with the subject and negotiate to defuse conflict and aggression.

3.2 Give clear spoken warning to the subject and advise of intention to use spray.

4. Discharge spray.

4.1 Control and direct spray to contain source of threat following manufacturer’s specifications.

4.2 Discharge spray ensuring canister is upright and that grip and handling allows secure retention and continued control.

4.3 Use tactical positioning that is fluid, uses available cover and protection and allows options for withdrawal.

4.4 Adjust discharge to respond to changing circumstances and discontinue spray immediately when threat ceases.

4.5 Monitor wellbeing of subject and provide care or seek immediate assistance from relevant persons.

4.6 Decontaminate self, clothing and equipment from spray exposure.

5. Evaluate spray use and maintain spray.

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

5.2 Identify improvements to future security response procedures using spray.

5.3 Inspect condition of spray and report identified faults.

5.4 Complete and securely maintain documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.

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