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Control persons using empty hand techniques

Control persons using empty hand techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3121
State Code
OAP50
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
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to control persons using empty hand techniques.It includes: identifying threats posed by persons presenting a risk to the safety of self or others and assessing response and withdrawal optionsnegotiating with subjects to defuse conflict and give spoken warnings and directionsapplying recognised empty hand techniques using the minimum amount of force necessary to remove the immediate threat while avoiding vital areas of the body and without harming subjectsisolating subjects at a safe distance from members of the public and monitoring their wellbeing and safety.It applies to people working independently or under limited 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. Assess need to use empty hand techniques and response options.
  • 1.1 Review workplace procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using empty hand techniques for security work.
  • 1.2 Identify subject of threat and continually observe and anticipate movement and aggression.
  • 1.3 Ensure stance and distance from subject maximises range of defensive options and tactical advantages in physical contact.
  • 1.4 Assess alternative response and withdrawal options for viability and incorporate defensive options into selected response.
  • 1.5 Check and confirm personal safety needs and identify available escape routes.
2. Apply defensive empty hand techniques.
  • 2.1 Use interpersonal techniques to exchange information with the subject and give spoken warnings and directions.
  • 2.2 Use empty hand techniques and ensure that grip on subject is secure, firm and applied using level of force proportionate to the threat context.
  • 2.3 Quickly apply holds to appropriate areas of the body in a safe manner.
  • 2.4 Anticipate strikes and blows from subject and adopt, parry or block positioning.
  • 2.5 Limit contact with subject to the minimum necessary to remove immediate threat, and use lower force options immediately when threat decreases or ceases.
3. Restrain and isolate subject.
  • 3.1 Isolate and contain subject at a safe distance from members of the public, and minimise opportunities for escape.
  • 3.2 Identify situations requiring specialist assistance and seek assistance or advice from relevant persons using communication equipment.
  • 3.3 Escort subject from the incident scene to a secure location and monitor their wellbeing and safety.
  • 3.4 Use communication equipment to report incident details and subject location to relevant persons.
4. Finalise and evaluate response.
  • 4.1 Review and evaluate effectiveness of response against incident circumstances and observations, in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 4.2 Identify improvements to future security response procedures using defensive techniques.
  • 4.3 Complete incident report and securely maintain documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 4.4 Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1414 CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques Unit of competency