Application
This unit describes the skills required to implement policing initiatives, including stakeholder liaison and basic project management.
This unit applies to those working as police liaison 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 information security and codes of conduct.
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously or under supervision with responsibility for their own functions and outputs. They would undertake defined tasks within established parameters and would develop solutions in predictable contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify policing initiative | 1.1 Identify need for project from community characteristics. 1.2 Consider options to develop problem oriented initiatives. 1.3 Consult with stakeholders to develop tailored responses. 1.4 Obtain organisational approvals to conduct problem oriented and partnership initiatives. |
2. Develop project plan | 2.1 Determine timeframes, roles and responsibilities required to facilitate policing initiative. 2.2 Identify financial resources required for implementation of policing initiative. 2.3 Obtain agreement on deliverables and timeframes through liaison with stakeholders. 2.4 Document and record the project plan. |
3. Implement project | 3.1 Liaise with stakeholders to obtain buy-in for policing initiative. 3.2 Conduct activities outlined in project plan. 3.3 Monitor progress in consultation with stakeholders. 3.4 Report exceptions and changing circumstances to supervisor. 3.5 Adjust project plans in accordance with changing circumstances. |
4. Finalise project | 4.1 Seek feedback from stakeholders to identify outcomes. 4.2 Review outcomes to determine effectiveness of initiative. 4.3 Identify ongoing requirements to maintain policing initiatives. 4.4 Report outcomes to stakeholders to complete feedback process. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
preparing workplace documents
communicating with stakeholders
managing basic work-based initiatives
identifying issues and underlying causes
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
basic project processes and documentation
project design methodology
reporting processes
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Auxiliary