Unit of competency Outline

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Manage operations

Manage operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPBDR015
State Code
AWW44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills required to lead, manage and command operations within a compliance or law enforcement operational environment. It includes identifying the need for an operation, preparing and planning for the operation chief’s role in the operation, communicating the concept of the operation to operation commanders, conducting operations and contributing to post-operation processes.This unit applies to those working within operational forces in a compliance or law enforcement environment.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.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously supervising others, performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the need for an operation
  • 1.1 Identify the nature of the problem.
  • 1.2 Gather all known and relevant information.
  • 1.3 Analyse risks against regional risk treatment plans and work area plans.
  • 1.4 Prioritise the risk.
  • 1.5 Make a broad commitment to the allocation of resources.
2. Prepare and plan for the operation chief’s role in the operation
  • 2.1 Identify and clarify tasks relevant to the operation with stakeholders.
  • 2.2 Issue warning order to operation commander/s.
  • 2.3 Gather all relevant information, including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required.
  • 2.4 Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.
  • 2.5 Agree to concept and, where appropriate, obtain endorsement from stakeholders.
3. Communicate the concept of operation to operation commander/s
  • 3.1 Produce written concept in the operational command format.
  • 3.2 Provide advice and guidance to the operation commander/s.
4. Conduct operations
  • 4.1 Provide resources for the area of operations according to the concept.
  • 4.2 Maintain command and control for the duration of the operation.
  • 4.3 Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.
  • 4.4 Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the operation’s intent.
5. Contribute to post-operation processes
  • 5.1 Make contributions to the operational debrief.
  • 5.2 Raise recommendations in the appropriate forum for discussion regarding implementation.
  • 5.3 Distribute recommendations to appropriate areas in the regions and central office.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8083 PSPBORD601A Manage operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX17 PSPBDR020 Manage operations Unit of competency