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Apply protective service methods

Apply protective service methods

Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX016
State Code
AVO41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to employ protective service methods, including conducting patrols, searches, access control and arrests and responding to incidents.This unit applies to those working as protective service officers, operating within a policing environment.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 powers of protective services officers and use of force.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs, and may have limited responsibility for organisation of others. They would complete routine and non-routine tasks in dynamic or unknown contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake patrols
  • 1.1 Establish patrol objectives to inform patrol plan.
  • 1.2 Identify potential threats or incidents to develop a response plan.
  • 1.3 Check equipment prior to use to ensure operational readiness.
  • 1.4 Maintain personal security and safety by responding to potential and emerging risks.
  • 1.5 Provide a high visibility presence to reassure the public and deter security breaches.
  • 1.6 Identify potential threats and incidents to enable response.
2. Manage access of persons and vehicles
  • 2.1 Manage access control systems in accordance with assignment instructions.
  • 2.2 Verify identification of persons and vehicles to validate authority to access.
  • 2.3 Manage entry validations of persons and vehicles to monitor entry and egress.
  • 2.4 Identify indications of unauthorised entry to protect integrity of location.
  • 2.5 Communicate with stakeholders to report incidents that infringe or breach assignment instructions.
3. Conduct searches
  • 3.1 Assess situation to identify legal authority to search.
  • 3.2 Apply methodological search processes to maintain safety and locate property, weapons or evidence of offences.
  • 3.3 Manage items located using powers of seizure and retention.
  • 3.4 Document details of search for integrity and accountability purposes.
4. Respond to threats and incidents
  • 4.1 Gather information about the incident through observation and investigation.
  • 4.2 Communicate information about the incident to facilitate response.
  • 4.3 Develop plan for initial response to identify roles and responsibilities of responders.
  • 4.4 Assess incident risks and hazards to maximise safety of self and public.
  • 4.5 Establish assembly points to maximise public safety.
  • 4.6 Exercise command and control to facilitate initial response.
  • 4.7 Monitor incident to identify when further assistance is required.
  • 4.8 Complete post-incident documentation for recording and accountability purposes.
5. Arrest persons
  • 5.1 Identify breaches of the law to prevent offences occurring or continuing.
  • 5.2 Communicate actions to persons detained.
  • 5.3 Manage care and safety of detained persons in accordance with duty of care requirements.
  • 5.4 Conduct handover to facilitate processing of detained person.
  • 5.5 Release persons from custody when criteria that formed the basis for the arrest no longer exist.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWS3 POL41215 Certificate IV in Protective Services Qualification
BME9 POL41225 Certificate IV in Protective Services Qualification