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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

using office equipment to produce file sendreceive and secure documents reports proformas maintenanceusage logs

using all types of commonly available police communications equipment

using audio and visual recording to produce evidence that is acceptable in courts

using accoutrementsappointments to resolve situations

deploying safety equipment at accident crime incident or other emergency situations

undertaking routine equipment maintenance

maintaining a professional safety first attitude to the use of police equipment

applying driving skills ie system of car control pull push steering

Required Knowledge

jurisdictional laws policy and procedures covering the use of administrative and operational equipment

required document layouts styles and filing mechanisms

organisational computer systemsdocument security system requirements

the organisations radio communication call signs codes and phonetic alphabet

the legal parameters and organisational policies governing the use of force and use of lethal force

the various types of equipment maintenance logsdamage reports required and when they must be completed

the safety practices that must be followed when using police equipment

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in observance of all safety principles for self and others

Equipment is used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers guidelines and complies with OHampS legislation

Consistency in performance

Evidence of competency in this unit will need to be gathered over time and from across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environment In the case of weapons and use of force equipment assessment should be undertaken in simulated workplace settings

Specific resources for assessment

Access to equipment identified within the Range Statement

Access to weapons firing ranges

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Office equipment should cover the complete range of general administrative equipment normally found in Police Stations may include	computer systems for document production data storage and retrieval typewriters printers/photocopiers facsimiles filing cabinets
Maintenance/service tasks may include	use of computer covers and cleaning equipment changing ink/toner cartridges in printers/photocopiers installing paper and fax rolls clearing paper jams
Security procedures for ensuring security of documentation and equipment may include	access restrictions to equipment through passwords log-in codes equipment locks restricted areas
Breakdowns and faults to be considered may include	computer system software/hardware failures physical damage to equipment poor print quality and may require reporting to the organisation's 'IT Helpline' or the officer delegated to handle such matters
Communication equipment may include	police radios (mobile and 'in car') 'in car' computer systems loud hailers/PA systems telephones (fixed and mobile)
Appropriate language	Appropriate language is that language style sanctioned by an organisation via its operational procedures manual
Interview and evidence-recording equipment may include	audiotape recorders video cameras and recording equipment SLR cameras authorised by the organisation for the purposes of recording interviews, statements etc that can be tendered as evidence In some organisations interview and evidence recording equipment may also include basic fingerprinting equipment Use of the equipment should also cover the authorisation, storage and filing of tapes/film (original and duplicates)
Accoutrements may include	standard/general issue batons handcuffs service revolver/pistols and other organisationally sanctioned/legal personal protection devices such as Oleo-Capsicum Sprays
Due consideration and regard may include	quick and accurate analysis of the situational risks present quick and accurate analysis of the risks arising from the application of available/potential response strategies determining and implementing the response that will maximise the safety and security for all concerned
Basic safety equipment in the context of this unit may include	wet weather and protective clothing including reflective safety vests rubber gloves protective glasses riot shields/helmets and face masks, etc. light wands, portable flashing lights, reflective and illuminated signs, hand held spotlights safety barriers, 'witches hats' and may be used in a variety of incident settings such as: traffic accidents, hazardous material spillages, etc crowd control at sporting events, rallies, demonstrations, blockades, etc. mobile RBT stations, mobile vehicle inspection/search sites, etc in support of other emergency service agencies such as at natural disasters, fires
Computer applications may include	specific computer applications word processing data entry and/or retrieval such as NEPI or COPS
Vehicle preparation include	checking the vehicle for safe operation ensuring appropriate equipment is available checking emergency equipment is operational
Environmental considerations may include	terrain weather conditions traffic density lighting road surface
Vehicle sympathy may include	vehicle movements are within limitations and in line with manufacturer's specification