Unit of competency Outline
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Apprehend offenders
Apprehend offenders
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIO3019A
TLIO3019A
State Code
D5274
D5274
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Original Release Date
07/03/2011
Nominal Hours
10
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to determine offences committed under relevant public transport legislation. It includes preparing for operational activities; carrying out ticket checks; observing and/or detecting offences; performing an arrest; gathering evidence for reports and records; and completing, reviewing and submitting required documentation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for operational activities
- 1.1 Participation in briefing meetings on operational duties is undertaken and appropriate instructions are received and correctly interpreted in performing the duties of an authorised officer
- 1.2 All equipment and operational documentation required for operational duties are obtained before commencement, in accordance with policy and procedures
2Carry out ticket check
- 2.1 Vehicle or operational area is entered in accordance with policy and procedures
- 2.2 Ticket issuing and validating equipment are checked to ensure correct operation and relevant faults and malfunctions are recorded and/or reported in accordance with policy and procedures
- 2.3 Where appropriate, passengers are advised that a ticket inspection will commence, in accordance with policy and procedures
- 2.4 Tickets are inspected in accordance with policy and procedures, relevant acts and/or regulations either independently or in collaboration with other authorised officers
3Observe and/or detect offence
- 3.1 Ticket irregularities are detected in accordance with policy and procedures
- 3.2 Other offences as specified in the relevant acts and/or regulations are observed and recorded, as appropriate
- 3.3 Offenders are questioned to ascertain if a reportable offence has occurred
- 3.4 Decisions are made on appropriate action in accordance with the relevant acts and/or regulations and policy and procedures
- 3.5 Appropriate actions are carried out in accordance with policy and procedures
4Perform arrest
- 4.1 Assessments are carried out to ensure the arrest is warranted and can be made in accordance with the relevant act and/or regulations and policy and procedures
- 4.2 Assistance, where required, is sought in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedures
- 4.3 Arrests are carried out with regard to all legal and organisational policy and procedures
- 4.4 Offenders are detained in accordance with the relevant Act and/or regulations and policy and procedures, prior to hand over to police
5Gather evidence for reports and records
- 5.1 Appropriate evidence is collected and or recorded in accordance with the principles of the 'points of proof' for the offence concerned
- 5.2 Offenders are questioned, to collect additional information for the reports
- 5.3 Exhibits relevant to the offence are collected and attached to the reports
6Complete required reports and records
- 6.1 Field reports of non compliances are compiled in accordance with policy and procedures
- 6.2 Relevant information and offences, observations and conversations are recorded in accordance with policy and procedures.
7Review and submit all required documentation
- 7.1 All required documentation is checked for content, relevance and validity in accordance with policy and procedures
- 7.2 All field reports of offences are checked to see if all sections are completed to ensure the sufficiency, accuracy and integrity of the evidence
- 7.3 All reports and documentation are lodged in accordance with policy and procedures
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.
Briefing may include:
required operational duties for the shift
special instructions
updates on legislation
enforcement directives as announced
Equipment may include:
ticket issuing and validating equipment
portable ticket readers
Operational documentation may include:
mobile communication equipment
official identification
official notebook and report of non-compliance
fares and travel guide
ticket manual
Operational area may include:
designated areas in railway stations
on board trains, trams and buses
tram and bus stops
Relevant acts and/or regulations may include:
transport act and legislation
regulations under the act
OH&S legislation
privacy legislation
Detected may include:
checking tickets
observing offenders committing offences
acting on information received
Offences may include:
offences under the relevant legislation
ticket irregularities
behavioural irregularities
vandalism
fraud
theft
assault
criminal damage
Action may include:
reported offence
direct offender to buy or validate ticket
direct offender to leave premises
remove offender from vehicle
give a warning
contact police
arrest offender
Reports may include:
details of offence
details of offender
reason for offence
details of journey
other pertinent details
details of the corroborator
police details when in attendance
accompanying offenders
Documentation/records may include:
code of conduct
company policies and procedures
departmental directives
operational procedures
official notebook
ticket manual
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
transport legislation and associated regulations
relevant case law
code of conduct
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Briefing may include:
required operational duties for the shift
special instructions
updates on legislation
enforcement directives as announced
Equipment may include:
ticket issuing and validating equipment
portable ticket readers
Operational documentation may include:
mobile communication equipment
official identification
official notebook and report of non-compliance
fares and travel guide
ticket manual
Operational area may include:
designated areas in railway stations
on board trains, trams and buses
tram and bus stops
Relevant acts and/or regulations may include:
transport act and legislation
regulations under the act
OH&S legislation
privacy legislation
Detected may include:
checking tickets
observing offenders committing offences
acting on information received
Offences may include:
offences under the relevant legislation
ticket irregularities
behavioural irregularities
vandalism
fraud
theft
assault
criminal damage
Action may include:
reported offence
direct offender to buy or validate ticket
direct offender to leave premises
remove offender from vehicle
give a warning
contact police
arrest offender
Reports may include:
details of offence
details of offender
reason for offence
details of journey
other pertinent details
details of the corroborator
police details when in attendance
accompanying offenders
Documentation/records may include:
code of conduct
company policies and procedures
departmental directives
operational procedures
official notebook
ticket manual
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
transport legislation and associated regulations
relevant case law
code of conduct
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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