CPPSEC2106 — Protect self and others using basic defensive techniques

1 Identify need to use defensive techniques and assess response options.

• 1.1Read and follow workplace policies and procedures including workplace health and safety (WHS) to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using basic defensive techniques
• 1.2Maintain situational awareness and identify threat to safety of self or others.
• 1.3Assess response and withdrawal options to prevent escalation and minimise use of force in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements.
• 1.4Check personal safety requirements and seek advice or assistance from relevant persons.

2 Use interpersonal and communication techniques to defuse conflict.

• 2.1Use interpersonal techniques to facilitate information exchange with subject of threat.
• 2.2Clarify misunderstandings and uncertainty with subject, using language that reflects sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences.
• 2.3Communicate with subject to maintain positive interaction and minimise aggressive behaviour, and to give clear spoken warnings.
• 2.4Identify factors that might impact on the safety and security of self and others and apply contingency measures within scope of own competence and authority.

3 Apply basic defensive techniques and report outcomes.

• 3.1Apply basic defensive techniques to minimise immediate threat following legislative and workplace requirements.
• 3.2Monitor subject to anticipate movement and aggressive actions.
• 3.3Maintain stance and distance from subject to maximise ability to quickly apply recognised hold techniques, and immediately use lower force options when threat decreases or ceases.
• 3.4Request assistance from relevant persons and restrain, secure or escort subject.
• 3.5Record details of incident using a notebook in accordance with workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPSEC2106 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPSEC2106 needs to address all 34 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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