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Restrain persons using handcuffs

Restrain persons using handcuffs

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3111
State Code
OAP62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to restrain persons using handcuffs.It includes: identifying and assessing the need to use handcuffs, confirming personal safety needs including personal protective equipment (PPE) and monitoring and observing the subject to approach allowing a safe defensive distanceapplying handcuffs using appropriate pressure, checking that they are locked and can be unlocked, and minimising physical contact and humiliation or indignity that may be suffered by the subjectusing communication to give directions and warnings, and removing handcuffs in a manner that maintains control of the subject.It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use handcuffs.
  • 1.1 Review workplace procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using handcuffs for security work.
  • 1.2 Check handcuffs to ensure correct operation and report malfunctions.
  • 1.3 Select and use PPE to meet WHS requirements.
2. Assess need to use handcuffs
  • 2.1 Assess need to use handcuffs against known information and potential and existing risks and threats.
  • 2.2 Monitor and observe movement and actions of subject and use approach that allows a safe defensive distance.
  • 2.3 Adjust response to minimise force and prevent continued aggressive behaviour.
3. Apply handcuffs with sensitivity to subject’s needs.
  • 3.1 Use interpersonal techniques to exchange information with the subject, negotiate to defuse conflict and aggression, and warn of intention to use handcuffs.
  • 3.2 Identify situations requiring assistance and use communication equipment to seek support from relevant persons.
  • 3.3 Apply handcuffs using appropriate pressure, and minimising physical contact, and humiliation or indignity suffered by the subject.
  • 3.4 Check that handcuffs are secure after application, and can be removed in the event of an emergency.
4. Direct and detain subject.
  • 4.1 Direct subject to a seated or standing position that maximises control and opportunities for detention, and ensures their wellbeing.
  • 4.2 Monitor subject to ensure their safety and wellbeing, and ascertain their intention to comply with instructions.
  • 4.3 Give clear and succinct spoken warnings and directions to indicate intention to remove handcuffs, and maintain control of detained subject.
5. Finalise and evaluate response.
  • 5.1 Review and evaluate effectiveness of response using handcuffs against incident circumstances and observations, in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 5.2 Identify improvements to future security response procedures where subjects are restrained using handcuffs.
  • 5.3 Inspect condition of handcuffs and report identified faults.
  • 5.4 Complete and securely maintain workplace documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 5.5 Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1416 CPPSEC3015A Restrain persons using handcuffs Unit of competency