Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain operational safety in a policing environment

Maintain operational safety in a policing environment

Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX004
State Code
AVO53
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to maintain operational safety in a policing environment, including deploying tactical options and using police equipment.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 to problems 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. Assess operational safety risks
  • 1.1 Monitor environment continually to identify operational safety risks.
  • 1.2 Identify options to select a reasonable and justifiable response.
  • 1.3 Maintain communication with police and other parties throughout response.
  • 1.4 Seek feedback from supervisor regarding response to inform future decisions.
2. Use tactical options
  • 2.1 Identify tactical options for response based on risk assessment.
  • 2.2 Determine the necessity of tactical options by continually assessing environment.
  • 2.3 Implement tactical options in accordance with situational factors.
3. Handle police equipment
  • 3.1 Store police equipment to ensure security.
  • 3.2 Use police equipment in a manner which maximises safety of self and others.
  • 3.3 Check police equipment to identify issues or faults.
4. Report operational safety matters
  • 4.1 Explain use of tactical options based on situational factors.
  • 4.2 Complete documentation requirements relating to operational safety.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ38 POLAUX024 Maintain operational safety in a policing environment Unit of competency