Unit of competency Outline

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Support road policing services

Support road policing services

Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX007
State Code
AVO50
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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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 support road policing services, including safe driving, administering legislation, controlling traffic and conducting initial crash investigations.This unit applies to those working as community police staff, in metropolitan and/or remote areas.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 work health and safety (WHS) and codes of conduct. Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate independent judgement, taking responsibility in known contexts and defined parameters. They would perform routine tasks, whilst providing and transmitting solutions in predictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Demonstrate safe driving
  • 1.1 Select police vehicles in accordance with operational suitability and fitness for purpose.
  • 1.2 Complete pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety.
  • 1.3 Demonstrate safe driving techniques in controlled scenarios.
  • 1.4 Assess road conditions and situational risks to inform driving response.
2. Enforce road policing legislation
  • 2.1 Apply current legislation to support road policing services.
  • 2.2 Interpret elements of different traffic offences for road policing purposes.
  • 2.3 Use equipment associated with road policing to detect potential offences.
  • 2.4 Identify unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences to inform response.
  • 2.5 Complete vehicle stops and pullovers to enable further investigation.
3. Control traffic
  • 3.1 Use personal protection equipment when controlling traffic.
  • 3.2 Direct traffic using traffic signals.
  • 3.3 Regulate traffic flow and movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public.
4. Conduct initial investigations of crash incidents
  • 4.1 Secure crash incident scenes to identify and protect potential evidence.
  • 4.2 Assess crash incidents to determine resources required.
  • 4.3 Gather details of potential witnesses, offenders and victims for communication to stakeholders.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ44 POLAUX031 Support road policing services Unit of competency