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Manage stress in a covert environment

Manage stress in a covert environment

Unit of competency
National Code
POLCOV015
State Code
AVO24
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Original Release Date
19/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage personal stress and support others when working in a covert environment.This unit applies to those working as police officers involved in covert environments. Individuals may be tasked additional responsibilities by their jurisdiction.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 work health and safety (WHS).Those undertaking this unit would work both autonomously and within teams as required. They would be required to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to effectively engage with human sources. The individual would demonstrate ethical and professional policing qualities while performing complex tasks and show adaptability across a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to the unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess personal stress in a covert environment
  • 1.1 Identify potential sources of stress for the development of mitigation strategies.
  • 1.2 Identify warning flags of personal stress to implement mitigation strategies.
  • 1.3 Liaise with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
  • 1.4 Implement mitigation strategies to minimise personal stress.
  • 1.5 Monitor personal stress levels to evaluate the effectiveness of personal stress management plan and adjust as required.
2. Provide support to team members
  • 2.1 Monitor behaviour of team members to identify signs of stress.
  • 2.2 Communicate with team members to debrief and encourage management of personnel stress.
  • 2.3 Identify support networks and resources to respond to welfare considerations.
3. Manage personal stress
  • 3.1 Monitor own level of stress to identify factors affecting stress level.
  • 3.2 Seek support from team members to assist in managing factors affecting stress level.
  • 3.3 Identify own requirements for support networks and resources to assist in managing own stress.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE13 POLCOV072 Manage stress in a covert environment Unit of competency
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