Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFBM003C Control persons using non firearms options.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to select and deploy appropriate techniques and/or equipment to control persons in an operational situation.
This competency typically applies to a Naval Defence environment and was developed for boatswain's mates but is applicable to any individual in this field of work. Tasks are carried out on a ship in a range of conditions that would typically apply to a lengthy operation, while minimising or eliminating environmental stresses and hazards, risk to personnel, vessel and the environment, and preserving individual safety.
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 generally perform routine tasks as part of a team and under indirect supervision. They would need to be prepared for a wide of range of contexts that could be unfamiliar and highly unpredictable.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Maritime Operations
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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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. |
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1. Assess the need to use empty hand techniques, hand restraints and/or baton |
1.1 Evaluate situation and determine most appropriate equipment and control technique. 1.2 Evaluate risk factors and determine person’s intentions. 1.3 Assess capacity to complete action prior to commencement and assess viability of alternative actions. 1.4 Identify situations requiring assistance and request support. |
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2. Contain incident |
2.1 Carry baton and hand restraints in a secure, protected and accessible position for safe deployment. 2.2 Select appropriate techniques to ensure protection of self and efficient completion of movement. 2.3 Apply appropriate techniques (empty hand, hand restraints, baton). 2.4 Assess sufficiency of response and need for support. 2.5 Adjust or discontinue response with changing circumstances. 2.6 Detain persons. |
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3. Evaluate response |
3.1 Review, debrief and evaluate effectiveness of response by providing observations of the incident. 3.2 Maintain system, records and reporting procedures. 3.3 Recognise effects of stress on self and use stress management techniques to diffuse. |
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.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFBM003C Control persons using non firearms options.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
