Unit of competency details
PSPBDR016 - Conduct patrols (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Current
Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
03/Apr/2022 |
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Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 091199 | Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c. | 03/Apr/2022 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPBDR001 Conduct patrols.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake patrol functions, excluding marine.
This unit applies to those working in border protection roles, performing routine tasks in a range of contexts. They may supervise a patrol unit.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Border protection
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Prepare to patrol.
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1.1. Explain the purpose and objectives of the patrol to relevant personnel.
1.2. Identify the rules under which the patrol is to be conducted.
1.3. Confirm the powers of officers.
1.4. Plan the patrol, including health and safety risks, to suit the objectives.
1.5. Identify and organise resources required for the patrol.
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2. Conduct the patrol.
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2.1. Undertake patrol activities in accordance with patrol requirements and rules.
2.2. Record patrol actions, findings and outcomes.
2.3. Gather and report relevant information.
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3. Report on and review patrol activities.
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3.1. Record and disseminate outcomes of patrol activities to relevant personnel.
3.2. Evaluate outcomes, procedures and processes used.
3.3. Action improvements to procedures and processes based on outcomes of evaluation.
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Foundation Skills
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Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.
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SKILLS
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DESCRIPTION
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Reading skills to:
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- interpret and follow sometimes unfamiliar documents.
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Writing skills to:
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- document objective and factual information in logs, reports and organisation data storage systems.
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Initiative and enterprise skills to:
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- adapt personal communication style to show respect for the values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others
- convey sometimes complex information orally and in writing.
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Teamwork skills to:
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- collaborate with other colleagues and teams in the conduct of patrol activities.
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPBDR001 Conduct patrols.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPBDR001 Conduct patrols.
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
- conduct at least one patrol in line with legal and policy requirements
- for the above patrol:
- select and use equipment that meets the purposes of the patrol
- identify and address work health and safety and environmental risks associated with conducting the patrol
- record and report information.
Knowledge Evidence
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
- Australian legal framework as it applies to the conduct of patrols
- enabling and allied legislation
- work health and safety and environment legislation,
- policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures relating to the conduct of patrols
- organisational and jurisdictional values, ethics and codes of conduct
- organisational corporate planning cycle and risk management policy and practices
- confidentiality, privacy and security issues
- equity and diversity principles
- 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 relating to patrol functions
- workplace and industry environment.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.
Assessment must ensure access to:
- legislation, relating to the powers and conduct of patrols
- policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures relating to the conduct of patrols
- resources and equipment of the working environment.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
