Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 3:51 PM AWST

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Administer legislation in a policing environment

Administer legislation in a policing environment

Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX006
State Code
AVO51
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
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to administer legislation in a policing environment, including the application of legislation and powers and the production of judicial documentation. This unit applies to those working as community police staff, in metropolitan and/or remote areas.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 information security and codes of conduct. Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate independent judgement. They would perform routine tasks, whilst providing and transmitting solutions to problems in a range of known contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply legislation related to offences
  • 1.1 Assess situation to determine whether an offence has been committed.
  • 1.2 Identify sections of legislation applicable to situation to inform policing response.
  • 1.3 Describe elements of offences to differentiate between categories.
  • 1.4 Identify potential evidence of offences to facilitate preservation.
2. Exercise legislative powers and cautions
  • 2.1 Identify legislative sources of police powers to inform policing responses.
  • 2.2 Identify factors that may impact on policing responses.
  • 2.3 Apply police powers to respond to situations.
  • 2.4 Deliver relevant cautions and rights in accordance with legislative requirements.
3. Prepare judicial documents
  • 3.1 Develop briefs of evidence.
  • 3.2 Assess brief of evidence for elements of offences.
  • 3.3 Check own judicial documents for compliance purposes.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ47 POLAUX019 Administer legislation in a policing environment Unit of competency