Unit of competency Outline

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Support road policing services

Support road policing services

Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX031
State Code
OEJ44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/01/2023
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
05/01/2023
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support road policing services, including safe driving, administering legislation, controlling traffic and conducting initial crash investigations.This unit applies to those working as community police officers, 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.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate independent judgement and take responsibility in known contexts and defined parameters. They would perform routine tasks, while providing solutions in predictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Demonstrate safe driving
  • 1.1 Select police vehicle suitable for operational requirements
  • 1.2 Complete pre-drive checks to establish vehicle’s operational readiness and safety
  • 1.3 Apply safe driving techniques to operational policing
  • 1.4 Assess road conditions and situational risks to inform driving response
2 Enforce road safety legislation
  • 2.1 Conduct road policing services in accordance with road safety legislation
  • 2.2 Interpret elements of different traffic offences for road policing purposes
  • 2.3 Detect potential offences using equipment provided for road policing purposes
  • 2.4 Respond to unsafe driver behaviour and traffic offences in accordance with legislation
  • 2.5 Conduct vehicle stops and pullovers to enable further investigation
3 Control traffic
  • 3.1 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when controlling traffic to enhance safe interactions
  • 3.2 Direct traffic using traffic signals in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Regulate traffic flow and movement to minimise risks to safety of self, colleagues and public
4 Conduct initial investigation of crash incident
  • 4.1 Secure crash incident scene to identify and protect potential evidence
  • 4.2 Assess crash incident to determine resources required
  • 4.3 Gather details of potential witnesses, offenders and victims for communication to stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVO50 POLAUX007 Support road policing services Unit of competency