Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Protective Services
Certificate IV in Protective Services
POL41215
AWS3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/10/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
The public safety industry operates through discrete sectors. Policing qualifications have been developed to set agreed minimum standards for police personnel that should be contextualised within the specifics of each police jurisdiction/agency/organisation's policies and procedures.
This qualification allows for the attainment of general skills in protective services. The qualification covers skills that allow police staff to complete routine and non-routine activities and apply protective services skills and knowledge within a police environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Six (6) units of competency are required for this qualification.1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVO41 | POLAUX016 | Apply protective service methods | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVN50 | POLGEN020 | Communicate within a policing environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVN59 | POLGEN013 | Demonstrate professional policing practice | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVO42 | POLAUX015 | Drive policing vehicles | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVO40 | POLAUX017 | Escort persons in a protective service environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVN52 | POLGEN019 | Operate safely within a policing environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J250 | PUA42812 | Certificate IV in Public Safety (Policing Support Services - General or Protective Services) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BME9 | POL41225 | Certificate IV in Protective Services | Qualification |