Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 6:03 AM AWST
24/07/2026 6:03 AM AWST
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Command operational forces
Command operational forces
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPBDR014
PSPBDR014
State Code
AWW45
AWW45
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills required to command operational forces within a compliance or law enforcement operational environment. It includes preparing and planning for the force’s role in the operation, communicating the plan to group commanders, and conducting operations and post-operation processes.This unit applies to those working within operational forces in a compliance or law enforcement 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.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously supervising others, performing complex 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. Prepare and plan for the force’s role in the operation
- 1.1 Clarify tasks relevant to the force with the operation commander.
- 1.2 Issue warning order to group commanders.
- 1.3 Gather all relevant information including that gained from a planned reconnaissance, when required.
- 1.4 Plan the operation using operational command principles and the appreciation process.
- 1.5 Confirm plan and obtain endorsement by the operation chief.
2. Communicate the plan to group commanders
- 2.1 Produce written orders in the operational command format.
- 2.2 Issue oral orders to group commanders.
3. Conduct operations
- 3.1 Deploy resources in the area of operations according to the plan.
- 3.2 Maintain the force under command and control for the duration of the operation.
- 3.3 Monitor situation and resources to ensure attainment of the mission.
- 3.4 Respond to situational and resource changes by redeploying resources to achieve the force mission.
4. Conduct post-operation processes
- 4.1 Conduct the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures.
- 4.2 Analyse operational and administrative aspects of the concluded operational activity.
- 4.3 Produce a post-operation report in accordance with standing operating procedures.
- 4.4 Contribute to implementation of agreed recommendations.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8082 | PSPBORD501A | Command operational forces | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODW31 | PSPBDR019 | Command operational forces | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZZ0 | PSP50116 | Diploma of Government | Qualification |