POL Police Protection
Project scope
The purpose of the project is to review two existing qualifications and nine existing Units of Competency for Police Protection. These services are essential to protecting communities and relevant international and domestic stakeholders as police protection officers support the safety and security of individuals who may be under imminent threat or danger. Federal, state and territory police have identified the need to review two existing qualifications and nine Units of Competency to ensure they are fit for purpose, reflect contemporary practice and operational policing requirements.
The Public Safety Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will not be formed for this project and the draft material is Not For Public Access and will not be available for public consultation. Consultation with police subject matter experts during the development will be co-ordinated through Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA).
Regular updates will be posted on this page throughout the life of the project.
If you have any questions about this project please contact the Industry Manager.
Deliverables
The following products will be submitted to the AISC for consideration no later than 30 June 2021:
- 2 Qualifications
- 9 Units of Competency
- Case for Endorsement
- Companion Volume Implementation Guide
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 June 2021.
How to get involved
Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.
Commencement
22 SEPTEMBER 2020
PROJECT COMMENCEMENT
This project has commenced and will include the review of two existing qualifications and nine existing Units of Competency.
For more information about this project please contact the Industry Manager.
Case for change
18 AUGUST 2020
POLICE CASE FOR CHANGE
The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has approved this project to proceed to training package development. The Public Safety IRC will work closely with Police stakeholders to revise the material and regular updates will be available on the AIS website. Subscribe here to receive updates on the POL Police Training Package.
30 JUNE 2020
The Case for Change has been submitted to AISC for consideration.
9 JUNE 2020
POLICE CASE FOR CHANGE
The Public Safety Industry Reference Committee has developed a draft Case for Change relating to Police Protection and Search and Rescue skills standards and is seeking public feedback.
The feedback period closed on Wednesday, 24 June 2020.
Consultation
28 JANUARY 2021
DRAFT MATERIAL
The police subject matter experts have drafted materials for this project.
The Police Protection project includes updates to two existing qualifications and nine existing Units of Competency. This material is Not For Public Access (NFPA) and will not be available publicly during consultation. Access to this material will need to be granted by contacting the Industry Skills Specialist and approved by Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA).
Quality Assurance
3 MAY 2021
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance.
Police Protection services are essential to protecting communities and relevant international and domestic stakeholders. Police protection officers support the safety and security of individuals who may be under imminent threat or danger. The revised police protection material includes updates to two existing qualifications and nine Units of Competency.
These qualifications and Units of Competency are Not for Public Access (NFPA) and will not be available publicly for review. Access to this material will need to be granted by contacting the Industry Skills Specialist and approved by Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA).
The draft materials include:
- POL60121 Advanced Diploma of Police Close Personal Protection
- POL60521 Advanced Diploma of Police Witness Protection
Nine revised Not for Public Access (NFPA) Units of Competency:
- These units are restricted Police units of competency. Content of restricted Police units are and their associated qualifications are not published on the national register.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2021.
Validation
1 MARCH 2021
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
The Public Safety Industry Reference Committee is seeking your feedback to validate draft materials for the Police Protection project.
The Police Protection material includes updates to two existing qualifications and nine Units of Competency. This material is Not for Public Access (NFPA) and will not be available publicly during consultation. Access to this material will need to be granted by contacting the Industry Skills Specialist and approved by Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA).
Police Protection services are essential to protecting communities and relevant international and domestic stakeholders as police protection officers support the safety and security of individuals who may be under imminent threat or danger.
Endorsement
22 SEPTEMBER 2021
The Police Training Package (Release 5.0), including updated materials relating to Police Search and Rescue and Police Protection, has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
The Public Safety Industry Reference Committee, with technical support from Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) and police focus groups, reviewed and updated existing Qualifications and Units of Competency to address priority skills needs for the Policing Industry.
The Police Search and Rescue material includes updates to two existing qualifications and 10 Units of Competency.
These draft products address changes to the skills needs of the industry, reflecting contemporary operational policing requirements in search and rescue operations across different geographies and urban and remote settings (including land and marine).
The Police Protection material includes updates to two existing qualifications and nine Units of Competency.
Police Protection services are essential to protecting communities and relevant international and domestic stakeholders as police protection officers support the safety and security of individuals who may be under imminent threat or danger. This material is Not for Public Access (NFPA).
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The approved Training Package materials are now available on training.gov.au.
This release also includes the below listed project:
The following materials were approved:
Four revised qualifications:
- POL58121 Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine/Land)
- POL60421 Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management
- POL60121 Advanced Diploma of Police Close Personal Protection
- POL60521 Advanced Diploma of Police Witness Protection
Nine revised Search and Rescue Units of Competency:
- POLSAR011 Conclude police search and rescue operations
- POLSAR012 Coordinate police search and rescue operations
- POLSAR013 Manage and evaluate search and rescue exercises
- POLSAR014 Manage resources for police search and rescue
- POLSAR015 Manage search and rescue media requirements
- POLSAR016 Manage search and rescue operations
- POLSAR017 Undertake initial search and rescue actions
- POLSAR018 Undertake land search and rescue duties
- POLSAR019 Undertake marine search and rescue duties
Nine revised Police Protection Units of Competency:
- These units are restricted Police Units of Competency. Content of restricted Police units and their associated qualifications are not made available for public access or published on the national register.
Approval
10 AUGUST 2021
At its meeting on 21 July 2021 the AISC approved the Police Training Package (Release 5.0) for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.
For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.
Submission
10 JUNE 2021
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Public Safety Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 21 July 2021.
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
- Two revised Qualifications:
- POL58121 Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination (Marine/Land)
- POL60421 Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management
- Ten revised Search and Rescue Units of Competency
- POLSAR007 Assess search and rescue requirements
- POLSAR011 Conclude police search and rescue operations
- POLSAR012 Coordinate police search and rescue operations
- POLSAR013 Manage and evaluate search and rescue exercises
- POLSAR014 Manages resources for police search and rescue operations
- POLSAR015 Manage search and rescue media requirements
- POLSAR016 Manage search and rescue operations
- POLSAR017 Undertake initial search and rescue actions
- POLSAR018 Undertake land search and rescue duties
- POLSAR019 Undertake marine search and rescue duties
- Nine revised Police Protection Units of Competency
- These units are restricted Police units of competency. Content of restricted Police units and their associated qualifications are not published on the national register.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Karen Thomson
Industry Skills Specialist - Correctional Services and Police