Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:14 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:14 PM AWST
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Demonstrate professional policing practice
Demonstrate professional policing practice
Unit of competency
National Code
POLGEN013
POLGEN013
State Code
AVN59
AVN59
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to comply with professional standards within policing, including reflecting on own performance, managing priorities and working collaboratively.This unit applies to those working in a policing environment, commonly in a general duties role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to codes of conduct, codes of ethics and professional standards.Those undertaking this unit would generally work autonomously but may be required to work under supervision at times. They would perform complex tasks and be required to evaluate and access support from a broad range of sources and show adaptability across a broad range of familiar and/or unpredictable contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Reflect on own performance
- 1.1 Comply with professional standards when delivering policing services and responses
- 1.2 Assess own practices to identify potential reputational risks to self, unit, division and jurisdiction
- 1.3 Review own performance in order to improve personal professional practices
2 Manage priorities
- 2.1 Assess work demands to determine own work priorities
- 2.2 Align own work priorities to unit, divisional and organisational priorities
3 Contribute to team
- 3.1 Adhere to team objectives to inform work related tasks and activities
- 3.2 Identify own and other team members’ roles
- 3.3 Perform tasks and activities in line with team objectives
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFE28 | POLGEN040 | Demonstrate professional policing practice | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS6 | POL87115 | Graduate Certificate In Police Prosecution | Qualification |
| BDQ4 | POL50118 | Diploma of Policing | Qualification |
| AWQ4 | POL50115 | Diploma of Policing | Qualification |
| AWS3 | POL41215 | Certificate IV in Protective Services | Qualification |