Modification History
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PSP12V1 |
Unit descriptor edited. |
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PSP04V4.2 |
Layout adjusted. No changes to content. |
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PSP04V4.1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to lead, manage and command operations within a compliance/law enforcement operational environment (refer to Range Statement for definition). It includes identifying the need for an operation, preparing and planning for the operation chief's role in the operation, communicating the concept of the operation to operation commanders, conducting operations and contributing to post operation processes.
In practice, managing operations overlaps with other generalist and specialist public sector work activities such as managing compliance with legislation, managing diversity, managing risk, directing project activities, managing resources, 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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Identify the need for an operation |
1.1 The nature of the problem is identified. 1.2 All known and relevant information is gathered. 1.3 Risks are analysed against regional risk treatment plans and work area plans. 1.4 The risk is prioritised. 1.5 A broad commitment to the allocation of resources is made in accordance with organisational procedures. |
2 . Prepare and plan for the operation chief's role in the operation |
2.1 Tasks relevant to the operation are identified and clarified with stakeholders. 2.2 Warning order is issued to operation commander/s in accordance with organisational procedures. 2.3 All relevant information is gathered including that gained from a planned reconnaissance , when required. 2.4 The operation is planned using operational command principles and the appreciation process. 2.5 Concept is agreed to and, where appropriate, endorsed by stakeholders. |
3 . Communicate the concept of operation to operation commander /s |
3.1 Written concept is produced in the operational command format. 3.2 Advice and guidance is provided to the operation commander/s in accordance with standing operating procedures. |
4 . Conduct operations |
4.1 Resources are provided for the area of operations according to the concept. 4.2 The operation is maintained under command and control for the duration of the operation. 4.3 Situation and resources are monitored to ensure attainment of the mission. 4.4 Situational and resource changes are responded to by redeploying resources to achieve the operation's intent. |
5 . Contribute to post operation processes |
5.1 Contributions are made to the operational debrief in accordance with standing operating procedures. 5.2 Recommendations are raised in the appropriate forum for discussion regarding implementation. 5.3 Recommendations are distributed to appropriate areas in the regions and central office. |
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:
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Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
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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. |
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Units to be assessed together |
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Overview of evidence requirements |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
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Resources required to carry out assessment |
These resources include:
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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:
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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. |
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The operational environment : |
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Identifying the nature of the problem includes: |
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Tasks may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Warning orders are issued to operation commanders and must contain the following information: |
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Planned reconnaissance can be conducted by the following methods: |
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A planned reconnaissance requires consideration of: |
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Principles of operational command include: |
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The appreciation process includes: |
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The concept must demonstrate consideration of: |
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Written concept in the operational command format means: |
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Advice and guidance may include: |
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Provision of resources involves but is not limited to the following: |
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Area of operations is defined as: |
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Mission is defined as: |
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Command is defined as: |
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Control is defined as: |
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Redeploying resources will require: |
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The operation chief's intent is: |
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The operational debrief should involve: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Border Protection.