Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 11:58 PM AWST

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Facilitate public safety awareness activities

Facilitate public safety awareness activities

Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX008
State Code
AVO49
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
080509 - Public Relations
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to facilitate public safety awareness activities, including developing networks and encouraging community participation.This unit applies to those working as police liaison officers, operating within a policing 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, particularly those relating to information security and codes of conduct.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs. They would undertake defined tasks within established parameters and would develop solutions in predictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop networks within a community
  • 1.1 Identify stakeholders within the community to determine their issues and concerns.
  • 1.2 Establish rapport with community representatives and groups to facilitate engagement.
2. Support public safety awareness activities
  • 2.1 Identify need for public safety awareness activities.
  • 2.2 Enlist cooperation and support from stakeholders in planning and initiating public safety awareness activities.
  • 2.3 Participate in the delivery of public safety awareness activities.
3. Report on public safety awareness activities
  • 3.1 Monitor community perceptions of effectiveness of public safety awareness activity by seeking feedback.
  • 3.2 Review public safety awareness activities for continuous improvement purposes.
  • 3.3 Complete reports detailing activities, results and recommendations in line with organisational guidelines.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ42 POLAUX022 Facilitate public safety awareness activities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWV5 POL31215 Certificate III in Police Liaison Qualification