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Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques

Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC2106
State Code
OAP65
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
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to protect self and others using basic defensive techniques.It includes:clarifying and applying workplace procedures and policies to understand and comply with legal rights and responsibilitiesidentifying threats and assessing response and withdrawal options to prevent escalation and minimise use of forceusing interpersonal techniques to defuse conflict and give spoken warnings and applying basic defensive techniques to minimise the threat and restrain, secure or escort persons.It applies to people working under general 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. Identify need to use defensive techniques and assess response options.
  • 1.1 Read and follow workplace policies and procedures including workplace health and safety (WHS) to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using basic defensive techniques
  • 1.2 Maintain situational awareness and identify threat to safety of self or others.
  • 1.3 Assess response and withdrawal options to prevent escalation and minimise use of force in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Check personal safety requirements and seek advice or assistance from relevant persons.
2. Use interpersonal and communication techniques to defuse conflict.
  • 2.1 Use interpersonal techniques to facilitate information exchange with subject of threat.
  • 2.2 Clarify misunderstandings and uncertainty with subject, using language that reflects sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences.
  • 2.3 Communicate with subject to maintain positive interaction and minimise aggressive behaviour, and to give clear spoken warnings.
  • 2.4 Identify factors that might impact on the safety and security of self and others and apply contingency measures within scope of own competence and authority.
3. Apply basic defensive techniques and report outcomes.
  • 3.1 Apply basic defensive techniques to minimise immediate threat following legislative and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Monitor subject to anticipate movement and aggressive actions.
  • 3.3 Maintain stance and distance from subject to maximise ability to quickly apply recognised hold techniques, and immediately use lower force options when threat decreases or ceases.
  • 3.4 Request assistance from relevant persons and restrain, secure or escort subject.
  • 3.5 Record details of incident using a notebook in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1392 CPPSEC2017A Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEG5 CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations Qualification