Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements may relate to:
apprehension and powers of arrest
Australian standards and quality assurance requirements
counter-terrorism
crowd control and control of persons under the influence of intoxicating substances
force continuum, use of force guidelines
general 'duty of care' responsibilities
inspection of people and property, and search and seizure of goods
licensing or certification requirements
privacy and confidentiality
relevant commonwealth, state, territory legislation, codes and national standards for:
anti-discrimination
cultural and ethnic diversity
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
relevant industry codes of practice
trespass and the removal of persons
use of restraints and weapons:
batons
firearms
handcuffs
spray.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
access and equity policies, principles and practices
business and performance plans
client service standards
code of conduct, code of ethics
communication and reporting procedures
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
emergency and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
OHS policies, procedures and programs
own role, responsibility and authority
personal and professional development
privacy and confidentiality of information
quality assurance and continuous improvement processes and standards
resource parameters and procedures
roles, functions and responsibilities of security personnel
storage and disposal of information.
Evidence may include:
audio or video recordings
charts
documents
drawings
facts
photographs or images
physical items (eg specimens, samples)
statements
testimonies.
Relevant information may relate to:
admissible evidence
computer-based information
data
original and back-up video or audio tapes
original, copy or negative film or photographs
physical items
precedents
records of interview
reports or documentation
specimens and samples
tape recordings
witness statements.
Evidence management may involve:
constant reviews during an investigation
continuity of possession
labelling
protection and storing of evidence
referral to prosecution organisations at any stage
systematic recording such as dating and numbering
using written or electronic database systems.
Courtsmay include:
criminal, coronial and civil
district
federal
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Industrial Relations Commission
Land and Environment Court
local
magistrates
Royal Commissions
supreme
tribunals.
Court arrangementsmay relate to:
confirmation of evidence requirements
date, location and time of proceedings
documentation requirements.
Relevant personsmay include:
clients
colleagues
judicial representatives
legal representatives
police
supervisor.
Documentation and exhibitsmay relate to:
affidavits
items of evidence
media footage
photographs
radio and telephone records or logs
reports
reports of incidents
transcripts of conversation.
Rules of evidencemay involve:
admissibility
contemporaneousness.
Courtprotocolsmay relate to:
examination and cross-examination procedures
forms of address
general demeanour
impartiality
punctuality
readiness of self and evidence
respect for people and offices held
standards of dress, physical appearance
voice clarity and language.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
sourcing, organising and confirming validity of information
following up outcomes of proceedings and feedback, reviewing implications as the basis for appropriate actions to be implemented
managing and storing evidence and material to ensure its preservation, and completing relevant documentation in compliance with applicable legislation and licensing requirements
presenting evidence in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner and, as required, providing specialist opinion within own level of qualification and expertise
researching and selecting information that is determined relevant and valid for use as admissible evidence in a judicial or quasi-judicial environment
understanding and complying with court protocols, legislative and procedural requirements including appropriate use of communication and language.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment includes:
a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
access to a registered provider of assessment services
access to a suitable venue and equipment
assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book
work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements.
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:
observation of processes and procedures
questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.