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Conduct risk management activities in a policing environment
Conduct risk management activities in a policing environment
Unit of competency
National Code
POLGEN004
POLGEN004
State Code
AVN67
AVN67
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Original Release Date
19/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Description
This unit describes the skills required to mitigate risk in a policing environment, including completing risk assessments, developing and implementing risk management plans, and reviewing risk management activities.This unit applies to those working as a police supervisor with responsibilities to manage risk in response to both planned and unplanned events, and more generally within the workplace. It outlines the primary responsibilities of policing in mitigating risks that could impact upon policing services and public safety.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to risk assessment and reporting obligations.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy, making independent decisions and accessing support from a broad range of services. They would be responsible for supervising small teams, providing guidance and assistance, and displaying leadership as part of routine command duties. They would perform complex tasks within familiar and/or unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct risk assessments
- 1.1 Identifying risks to individual, team, organisation and community
- 1.2 Identify risks to witnesses, victims and persons in care and custody
- 1.3 Identify current treatment measures to determine their value
2 Develop risk management plans
- 2.1 Analyse and select treatment measures to respond to identified risk
- 2.2 Evaluate consequences and likelihood of risks occurring to determine response
- 2.3 Identify resources/activities required to implement treatment measures
- 2.4 Incorporate treatment measures into plan to manage risks
3 Implement risk management plans
- 3.1 Communicate risk management activities and consult with stakeholders
- 3.2 Implement management plans to treat risks
- 3.3 Assess situations continually to adjust control treatment measure(s)
4 Review risk management activities
- 4.1 Review treatment measure and implementation process to determine effectiveness
- 4.2 Review performance/actions of individuals/teams as part of supervision process
- 4.3 Provide feedback to individuals/teams to inform future practices
- 4.4 Report workplace risks to prevent reoccurrence and reduce future exposure and harm