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Manage operations

Manage operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPBDR020
State Code
ODX17
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead, manage and command operations within a compliance or law enforcement operational environment. This unit applies to those who manage operational forces in a compliance or law enforcement environment. They work autonomously, directing others in all aspects of operational patrol design and outcomes. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the need for an operation.
  • 1.1. Identify the nature of the problem from available information.
  • 1.2. Gather all relevant information.
  • 1.3. Analyse risks against regional risk treatment plans and work area plans.
  • 1.4. Prioritise the risk.
  • 1.5. Make a broad commitment to the allocation of resources.
2. Prepare and plan for the operation chief’s role in the operation.
  • 2.1. Identify and clarify operational tasks with stakeholders.
  • 2.2. Issue warning order to operation commander(s).
  • 2.3. Gather all relevant information, including from a planned reconnaissance.
  • 2.4. Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.
  • 2.5. Agree to concept and obtain stakeholder endorsement.
3. Communicate the concept of operation to operation commander(s).
  • 3.1. Produce written concept in operational command format.
  • 3.2. Provide advice and guidance to operational forces and group commander(s).
4. Supervise operations.
  • 4.1. Authorise and provide operational resources for operation.
  • 4.2. Maintain overarching command and control throughout operation.
  • 4.3. Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.
  • 4.4. Support the operation by redeploying resources in response to situational and resource changes.
5. Contribute to post operation processes.
  • 5.1. Contribute to the operational debrief.
  • 5.2. Raise recommendations for discussion regarding implementation.
  • 5.3. Distribute recommendations to appropriate areas in the regions and central office.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWW44 PSPBDR015 Manage operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP0 PSP60122 Advanced Diploma of Government Qualification