POL Search and Rescue

Project scope

The purpose of the project is to review two existing qualifications and 10 existing units of competency for Police Search and Rescue. These services are essential to reassure and protect communities and fulfils an important public safety function. Police search and rescue members contribute to public safety by successfully identifying and responding to incidents where individuals are in distress or imminent danger. Search and rescue in Australia spans diverse contexts (including land and marine), different geographies and urban and remote settings. Police search and rescue operations require engagement and collaboration with external agencies and stakeholders, such as volunteer services and other public safety agencies. Federal, state and territory police have identified the need to review two existing qualifications and ten units of competency to ensure they are fit for purpose, reflect contemporary practice and operational policing requirements.

 

View 2020 Case for Change

 

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. 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
  • 10 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 10 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 and are requesting stakeholder feedback.

 

The Police Search and Rescue project includes updates to two existing qualifications and ten existing Units of Competency.

 

These draft products will address changes to the skills needs of the industry reflecting contemporary operational policing requirements.

 

Feedback closed Friday, 26 February 2021.

 

Feedback will be collated and discussed with 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.

 

The Police Search and Rescue materials include updates to two existing qualifications and ten Units of Competency to ensure the skills needs of the industry reflect contemporary operational policing requirements in search and rescue operations across different geographies and urban and remote settings (including land and marine).

 

The draft materials include:

  • 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

 

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 Search and Rescue project.

 

The Police Search and Rescue material includes updates to two existing qualifications and ten 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).

 

Feedback closed Wednesday, 17 March 2021.

 

Feedback will be collated and discussed with Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA).

 

 

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.

 

VIEW CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

 

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.

 
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Karen Thomson

Industry Skills Specialist - Correctional Services and Police

 

 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 03 9604 7215