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 PUAPOLGD002A, 'Apply policing methods'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Apply policing methods' 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Undertake patrols | 1.1 Positive visual and professional presence is maintained while patrolling 1.2 Emergent situations are correctly analysed and appropriate actions are taken, including requests for further assistance 1.3 Effective communication is maintained with other relevant officers, other related agencies and the public where appropriate 1.4 Patrolling is undertaken in accordance with organisational requirements, principles of non-discrimination, supervisor's instructions and in a manner that optimises achievement of patrol goals 1.5 Information/intelligence gathered and analysed while on patrol is shared with other officers |
2. Analyse, maintain and utilise knowledge of the local patrol area | 2.1 Features particular to a patrol area are analysed, noted and disseminated 2.2 Communication paths are established and fostered with patrol community members 2.3 Policing issues concerning a patrol area are identified in the media, through internal intelligence and bulletins/notices 2.4 Patrol area information and issues are analysed and used to select policing strategies |
3. Utilise and maintain currency of internal intelligence | 3.1 Internal/external sources of information are accessed and used to maintain currency with general and patrol specific criminal and community social and economic issues 3.2 Communication, regarding latest patrol area issues, is maintained with other patrol members and sections in accordance with organisational information security procedures 3.3 Activities are based on an analysis of the latest patrol intelligence and in accordance with organisational procedures |
4. Analyse and respond to incidents/taskings and requests for assistance | 4.1 Taskings are received, acknowledged and actioned in accordance with operational procedures 4.2 Incident attendance and method of approach are timely, situationally and culturally appropriate, well planned and consistent with organisational policy 4.3 All actions taken in response to incident/tasking are in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 4.4 Requests for assistance from community members are dealt with in an effective, timely and professional manner 4.5 Follow-up action is taken with efficient management of issues, selection of appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others 4.6 Communication is maintained with relevant personnel throughout the incident |
5. Analyse situations and implement strategies to resolve issues | 5.1 Problems and barriers to resolution are readily identified, critically evaluated and a range of response options are developed and planned 5.2 Most situationally appropriate and timely response is selected and safely implemented in accordance with organisational procedures 5.3 All actions are undertaken within organisational guidelines for professional behaviour |
6. Analyse behaviour and implement reaction/response strategies | 6.1 Situational behaviour of persons is accurately assessed with due regard to cultural diversity 6.2 Professionally responsible and flexible response strategies are planned and adopted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 6.3 Potential causes of conflict and harmful behaviour are anticipated and responses to prevent escalation are selected and implemented 6.4 Relevant operational safety practices are identified and implemented where necessary 6.5 Personnel required to facilitate resolution are accessed, briefed and supported |
7. Provide first response control, command and coordination at incidents | 7.1 Level of first response control/command for each situation/incident is accurately assessed and responses are planned that comply with organisational operational policy 7.2 First response control/command/coordination of the police response to an situation/incident is carried out in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 7.3 Appropriate communication is maintained with supervising officer 7.4 First response control/command/ coordination duties are transferred to appropriate person and that person is accurately briefed regarding the situation/incident |