Control incidents using defensive tactics

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Assessment Template
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Evidence Guide
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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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 CSCSAS302A, 'Control incidents using defensive tactics'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Assess the need to use defensive techniques.

1.1 Assess the level and nature of risk based on risk factors and identified opportunities.

1.2 Assess incidents to determine the need for defensive techniques against the organisation's use of force guidelines, legal requirements and emergency response procedures.

1.3 Assess the capacity to complete the defensive action and consider viability of using alternative actions.

1.4 Call for assistance and support promptly using authorised alarms and codes.

2Apply defensive techniques.

2.1 Apply defensive techniques that comply with use of force guidelines and legal requirements, ensuring protection and safety of people involved.

2.2 Constantly check the degree of response against identified opportunities and incident factors.

2.3 Carry defensive equipment in a secure, protected and accessible position for safe deployment.

2.4 Present and deploy defensive equipment using recognised techniques according to organisational and legal requirements.

2.5 Ensure that physical contact minimises any unnecessary provocation and indignity to the subject.

3Contain incident.

3.1 Adjust or discontinue response according to changes in circumstances and degree of risk and in line with use of force guidelines.

3.2 Ensure actions to detain people comply with legal requirements and organisational procedures.

3.3 Use the assistance of responding officers and other appropriate resources to contain the incident.

4Evaluate response.

4.1 Evaluate and review the effectiveness of responses according to legal requirements and organisational procedures.

4.2 Provide accurate and constructive observations of incidents as part of the review and debriefing process.

4.3 Complete records and reports that comply with organisational procedures, requirements and formats.

4.4 Recognise and manage the effects of stress on self using recognised stress management techniques.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CSCSAS302A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CSC30207 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)
  • CSC30112 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice