Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct community safety activities

Conduct community safety activities

Unit of competency
National Code
PUACOM015
State Code
OAZ59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct community safety activities. It includes identifying and evaluating hazards and selecting, implementing and evaluating strategies to reduce risks to improve community safety. The unit is applicable to personnel who have a role in evaluating hazards, determining risks and planning appropriate community safety prevention and educational activities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify specific hazards
  • 1.1 Hazards are identified, in accordance with organisational risk management procedures
  • 1.2 Specific hazards in area of responsibility that may impact on life, property, process or the environment are accurately identified and reported to the supervisor, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Community safety inspections are conducted to provide information for pre-incident planning
  • 1.4 Community members and organisations are consulted, where appropriate, during the identification and/or inspection process
2 Assess hazard information to determine level of risk
  • 2.1 Level of risk is determined using organisational risk management procedures and processes
  • 2.2 Liaison is undertaken with external organisations, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Implement risk mitigation guidelines
  • 3.1 Risk mitigation strategy is selected from a pre-determined list and implemented, in accordance with the organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Risk reduction activities are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Mitigation guidelines are implemented with minimum damage to the environment, in accordance with legislation and organisational procedures
4 Evaluate mitigation strategies
  • 4.1 Feedback is provided to stakeholders on risk mitigation procedures and processes
  • 4.2 Mitigation strategies are evaluated for effectiveness and community acceptance
  • 4.3 Issues are documented and reported to supervisor, in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8736 PUACOM015B Conduct community safety activities Unit of competency