Apply media strategies for policing purposes

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
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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 POLGEN015, 'Apply media strategies for policing purposes'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Develop media strategies

1.1 Identify potential value of media involvement for policing purposes.

1.2 Communicate with stakeholders to identify objectives of and options for media involvement.

1.3 Evaluate potential risk to policing outcomes from media interest and involvement.

1.4 Identify actions required to achieve objectives through media involvement.

1.5 Assess timelines, resource requirements and security considerations for information release.

1.6 Document media strategies to ensure accountability and responsibility for activities undertaken.

2. Implement media strategies

2.1 Establish media relationships to facilitate planned release of information.

2.2 Provide information in accordance with objectives of media strategies.

2.3 Control and document information released to prevent unauthorised use of information.

2.4 Engage with media to foster partnerships.

2.5 Manage potential risks of media interest and involvement.

3. Review media strategies

3.1 Record and assess media coverage resulting from media strategies to identify potential impact on policing and judicial processes.

3.2 Evaluate outcomes of media strategies to determine effectiveness.

3.3 Identify further avenues of enquiry from outcomes of media strategies.

3.4 Evaluate implementation of media strategies for continuous improvement purposes.

3.5 Adjust media strategies in accordance with changing circumstances and requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

POLGEN015 appears in the following qualifications:

  • POL65115 - Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation