Unit of competency Outline
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Use border protection technology equipment
Use border protection technology equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPBDR002
PSPBDR002
State Code
AWW57
AWW57
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills required to use specialist technology to support border protection operations including surveillance, remote operations, passenger operations, cargo, post, and waterfront. It includes deploying equipment, operating and maintaining equipment, gathering and reporting information, and reporting on and reviewing technology activities.This unit applies to those working in various border protection fields where their role involves use of specialist technology.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 work independently within a larger team, performing routine tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Deploy equipment
- 1.1 Select and deploy equipment to support the operation.
- 1.2 Allocate equipment according to work priorities.
- 1.3 Reschedule equipment allocation in response to changes in demands as required.
- 1.4 Transport equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
2. Operate equipment
- 2.1 Operate equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
- 2.2 Use equipment effectively.
- 2.3 Identify and address workplace health and safety issues relating to equipment operation.
- 2.4 Interpret results of equipment use accurately.
3. Maintain equipment
- 3.1 Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications.
- 3.2 Conduct or organise routine maintenance of equipment according to schedule and within area of work responsibility.
- 3.3 Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable.
- 3.4 Report equipment failure as soon as practicable.
4. Gather and report information
- 4.1 Use initiative to identify possible information.
- 4.2 Record information accurately.
- 4.3 Comply with privacy and other legislative requirements.
- 4.4 Report information to relevant personnel accurately.
5. Report on and review technology activities
- 5.1 Record and disseminate outcomes of technology activities to staff.
- 5.2 Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities.
- 5.3 Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8070 | PSPBORD302A | Use border protection technology equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZX9 | PSP40116 | Certificate IV in Government | Qualification |
| AZX1 | PSP30116 | Certificate III in Government | Qualification |