Modification History
PUAPOLGD007A Release 3: Unit Descriptor revised.
PUAPOLGD007A Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
PUAPOLGD007A Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to process and provide for persons in police care or custody or in other circumstances where a duty of care exists.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to persons required to assess the level of assistance needed by persons in care or custody. This includes processing persons in care or custody as well as escorting and transporting them.
The unit also embeds the competency to protect persons in care or custody and others from harm and potential harm.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine level of assistance required by persons in care or custody |
1.1 Initial assessment is made of extent and nature of assistance required by persons in care or custody 1.2 Initial assessment of assistance required is communicated to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
2. Provide for persons in care or custody |
2.1 Persons in care or custody are provided for in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 2.2 Persons in care or custody are treated in a professional and ethical manner at all times 2.3 Documentation, as required under jurisdictional laws, policies and procedures, is complied with 2.4 Guidelines covering the special requirements of particular categories of persons are strictly adhered to 2.5 Security of persons in care or custody is maintained and organisational operational safety guidelines adhered to 2.6 Conditions of persons in care or custody are routinely monitored and recorded and remedial action is taken where appropriate |
3. Process persons in care or custody |
3.1 Persons in care or custody are processed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Cultural awareness, sensitivity and discretion is observed when processing persons in care or custody 3.3 Documentation, as required under organisational policies and procedures, is complied with 3.4 Person's legal rights are ensured |
4. Escort/transport persons in care or custody |
4.1 Persons are escorted in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 4.2 Any special circumstances of persons are made known to all escorting officers 4.3 Correct documentation is conveyed with persons 4.4 Persons are conveyed in a safe and secure manner and organisational operational safety guidelines are adhered to |
5. Protect persons in care or custody and others from harm |
5.1 Safety and hygiene standards are maintained according to organisational standards, relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines 5.2 Hazards and risks are identified and appropriate action is taken to prevent harm |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and from a range of actual/simulated workplace situations involving different categories of persons. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. Specific resources for assessment There are no specific resource requirements for this unit. |
Method of assessment |
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
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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. |
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Persons in care or custody may include: |
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Particular categories of persons may include: |
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Security of persons in care or custody may relate to: |
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Processing of persons in care or custody may include: |
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Escorting persons may include: |
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Escorting officers may include: |
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Maintaining safety and hygiene standards may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Appropriate action may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.