This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying leadership and command in the context of leading operational groups

determining a response to a range of circumstances

justifying chosen response to any given situation against legislation guidelines policies and regulations

applying procedures relevant to the tasks undertaken at the group level such as patrol search seizure apprehension surveillance etc

conducting research in the context of leading operational groups

using effective communication consultation and liaison with a range of people from diverse backgrounds

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying negotiation and conflict resolution methods

responding to feedback

reading and interpreting legislation regulations and guidelines

undertaking analysis and decision making using sound judgment

applying occupational health and safety and environment policies and guidelines in the context of commanding an operation

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

enabling and allied legislation

knowledge of the full range of regulatory powers enforceable by officers

operational command policy methodology and principles

regulations policy procedures guidelines protocols and standing operating procedures

workplace and industry environment

workplace technology and equipment Ionscan Xray

occupational health and safety and environment policies and guidelines

risk assessment techniques

communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols

organisational and jurisdictional valuesethics and codes of conduct

confidentiality privacy and security issues

equity and diversity principles

reporting requirements

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOVB Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHSB Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

PSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

PSPREGC Investigate noncompliance

PSPREG404C Investigate non-compliance

PSPREGB Act on noncompliance

PSPREG405B Act on non-compliance

PSPREGC Make arrests

PSPREG406C Make arrests

PSPREGC Conduct search and seizure

PSPREG408C Conduct search and seizure

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

commanding an operational group in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation regulations policies standing operating procedures and protocols relating to commanding operational groups

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when commanding operational groups

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when commanding operational groups including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

commanding an operational group in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

observation

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses such as written orders plans post operation reports

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

The operational environment :

Tasks include:

Warning orders are issued to group members and must contain the following information:

Planned reconnaissance can be conducted by the following methods:

A planned reconnaissance requires consideration of:

Principles of operational command include:

The appreciation process includes:

The plan must demonstrate consideration of:

Written orders in the operational command format means that

Oral orders are:

Deployment of resources involves but is not limited to the following:

Area of operations is defined as:

Command is defined as:

Control is defined as:

Mission is defined as:

Redeploying resources will require:

A group debrief should:

The operational debrief should involve:

A post operation report contains the following key parts: