Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
3 |
PSP12V1 |
Unit descriptor edited. |
2 |
PSP04V4.2 |
Layout adjusted. No changes to content. |
1 |
PSP04V4.1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to command operational forces within a compliance/law enforcement operational environment(refer to Range Statement for definition). 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.
In practice, commanding operational forces overlaps with other generalist and specialist public sector work activities such as promoting ethical practice and compliance with legislation, coordinating resources, undertaking research and analysis, leading a workgroup, etc.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Application of the Unit
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements are the essential outcomes of the unit of competency. |
Together, performance criteria specify the requirements for competent performance. Text in bold italics is explained in the Range Statement following. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Prepare and plan for the force's role in the operation |
1.1 Tasks relevant to the force are clarified with the operation commander. 1.2 Warning order is issued to group commanders in accordance with organisational procedures. 1.3 All relevant information is gathered including that gained from a planned reconnaissance , when required. 1.4 The operation is planned using operational command principles and the appreciation process. 1.5 Plan is confirmed and endorsed by the operation chief. |
2 . Communicate the plan to group commanders |
2.1 Written orders are produced in the operational command format. 2.2 Oral orders are issued to group commanders in accordance with standing operating procedures. |
3 . Conduct operations |
3.1 Resources are deployed in the area of operations according to the plan. 3.2 The force is maintained under command and control for the duration of the operation. 3.3 Situation and resources are monitored to ensure attainment of the mission. 3.4 Situational and resource changes are responded to by redeploying resources to achieve the force mission. |
4 . Conduct post operation processes |
4.1 The operational debrief is conducted in accordance with standing operating procedures. 4.2 Operational and administrative aspects of the concluded operational activity are analysed. 4.3 A post operation report is produced in accordance with standing operating procedures. 4.4 Implementation of agreed recommendations is contributed to in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
|
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
|
Evidence Guide
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 |
|
Overview of evidence requirements |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
|
Resources required to carry out assessment |
These resources include:
|
Where and how to assess evidence |
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
|
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 |
Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. |
|
The operational environment: |
|
Tasks include: |
|
Warning orders are issued to group commanders 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: |
|
The operational debrief should involve: |
|
A post operation report contains the following key parts: |
|
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Border Protection.