Unit of competency Outline

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Manage persons in care or custody

Manage persons in care or custody

Unit of competency
National Code
POLGEN029
State Code
BBI07
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/02/2018
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/03/2018
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
08/03/2018
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage persons in care or custody, including determining assistance required by persons in care or custody, and providing services and assistance to support safety and wellbeing.This unit applies to those working in a policing environment, commonly in a general duties role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the current legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Current organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety (WHS) / occupational health and safety (OHS), mental health legislation, custody processes and duty of care obligations. Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently and under mostly indirect supervision. They would perform complex tasks and be required to evaluate and access support from established sources and would show adaptability across a broad range of familiar and/or unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine assistance required by persons
  • 1.1 Assess circumstances to identify whether a care or custody situation exists
  • 1.2 Assess a care or custody situation to determine the extent, type and nature of assistance required
2 Manage persons in care or custody
  • 2.1 Assess persons in care to identify potential risks and requirements
  • 2.2 Assess risks to protect safety of self, colleagues and public
  • 2.3 Conduct a search of a person in a safe manner
  • 2.4 Provide assistance to person in response to care requirements
  • 2.5 Monitor situations to adjust care as required
  • 2.6 Assess environmental risks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of persons in care or custody
  • 2.7 Review care provided to support duty of care obligations
  • 2.8 Communicate information to stakeholders while person is in care or custody and during handover
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN56 POLGEN018 Manage persons in care or custody Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ39 POLGEN037 Manage persons in care or custody Unit of competency