Application
This unit describes the skills required to undertake all patrol functions, excluding marine. It includes preparing to patrol, conducting the patrol, gathering and reporting information, and reporting on and reviewing patrol activities.
This unit applies to those working in border protection roles.
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 supervising a team, performing routine tasks in a range of 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. Prepare to patrol | 1.1 Explain the purpose and objectives of the patrol to relevant personnel. 1.2 Identify the legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines under which the patrol is to be conducted. 1.3 Confirm the powers of officers under the legislation and apply correctly. 1.4 Plan the patrol operation to suit its objectives. 1.5 Identify equipment, other resources and the need for assistance that may be required for the purposes of the patrol. 1.6 Identify any risks to the health and safety of officers involved in the patrol and take into account within the plan. |
2. Conduct the patrol | 2.1 Undertake patrol activities. 2.2 Record patrol actions, findings and outcomes. |
3. Gather and report information | 3.1 Use initiative to identify possible information. 3.2 Record information accurately. 3.3 Report information accurately. |
4. Report on and review patrol activities | 4.1 Record and disseminate outcomes of patrol activities. 4.2 Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used within the patrol. 4.3 Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes. |
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.
conducting a thorough patrol in line with legal and policy requirements
selecting and using equipment that meets the purposes of the patrol
identifying and addressing work health and safety and environmental risks associated with conducting the patrol
recording and reporting information
communicating with diverse audiences, conveying sometimes complex information orally and in writing
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.
Australian legal framework as it applies to the conduct of patrols
enabling and allied legislation
policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures
jurisdictional and organisational values/ethics and codes of conduct
the organisation’s corporate planning cycle and risk management policy and practices
confidentiality, privacy and security issues
equity and diversity principles
work health and safety and environment legislation, policies and guidelines relating to the conduct of patrols
communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols
risk assessment techniques
equipment operation, usage and maintenance procedures
reporting procedures
evidence handling and storage
profiles and trends
workplace and industry environment
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
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Border rotection