Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 11:26 AM AWST

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Provide police services in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community

Provide police services in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community

Unit of competency
National Code
PUACPO001B
State Code
D3764
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/05/2011
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
12/05/2011
Nominal Hours
80
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Protocols to address member may include
Traditional avoidance relations may make it difficult for persons needing assistance to approach the member Protocols may include informal "talking to the wall" or the designation of other community members as appropriate conduits

Powers exercised may include
Non-constabular officers may have powers restricted to certain communities
areas or offences

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:

A professional, pro-active approach to policing
Involvement of the community and/or community organisations
Scrupulous regard for legal or departmental limitations to powers
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require consultation with supervisors and community representatives and direct observation

Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3848 PUACPO001A Provide Police services in an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community Unit of competency