Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:12 AM AWST
22/07/2026 4:12 AM AWST
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Assist police with members of a culturally specific community
Assist police with members of a culturally specific community
Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX002
POLAUX002
State Code
AVO55
AVO55
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
090399 - Studies In Human Society, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to apply cultural knowledge to support police engagement with members of culturally specific communities.This unit applies to those working as police liaison officers operating within a policing environment. 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 relating to codes of conduct. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs. They would defined tasks within established parameters and would develop solutions in mostly predictable contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist in maintaining police presence
- 1.1 Apply cultural knowledge to facilitate police interaction with community.
- 1.2 Undertake engagement activities in accordance with own role and responsibilities.
2. Assist communication with a culturally specific community
- 2.1 Identify cultural considerations.
- 2.2 Provide advice on cultural considerations which may affect interaction between community and police.
- 2.3 Adjust communication style to explain information.
3. Consult with a culturally specific community
- 3.1 Identify issues affecting police relations with the community to improve engagement.
- 3.2 Communicate police service strategies to a community to facilitate feedback.
- 3.3 Report community concerns and suggestions from community to supervisors.
4. Advise police on culturally specific factors
- 4.1 Explain cultural considerations and community decision-making practices to enhance police service strategies.
- 4.2 Identify communication channels to facilitate communication between the community and the police organisation.
- 4.3 Identify roles of key groups and organisations to establish options for interaction with the community.
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEJ46 | POLAUX030 | Support police engagement with members of a culturally specific community | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWU1 | POL31115 | Certificate III in Aboriginal Community Policing | Qualification |
| BEO6 | POL30119 | Certificate III in Aboriginal Community Policing | Qualification |
| AWU2 | POL21115 | Certificate II in Community Engagement | Qualification |