POLAUX016 — Apply protective service methods

1 Undertake patrols

• 1.1Establish patrol objectives to inform patrol plan.
• 1.2Identify potential threats or incidents to develop a response plan.
• 1.3Check equipment prior to use to ensure operational readiness.
• 1.4Maintain personal security and safety by responding to potential and emerging risks.
• 1.5Provide a high visibility presence to reassure the public and deter security breaches.
• 1.6Identify potential threats and incidents to enable response.

2 Manage access of persons and vehicles

• 2.1Manage access control systems in accordance with assignment instructions.
• 2.2Verify identification of persons and vehicles to validate authority to access.
• 2.3Manage entry validations of persons and vehicles to monitor entry and egress.
• 2.4Identify indications of unauthorised entry to protect integrity of location.
• 2.5Communicate with stakeholders to report incidents that infringe or breach assignment instructions.

3 Conduct searches

• 3.1Assess situation to identify legal authority to search.
• 3.2Apply methodological search processes to maintain safety and locate property, weapons or evidence of offences.
• 3.3Manage items located using powers of seizure and retention.
• 3.4Document details of search for integrity and accountability purposes.

4 Respond to threats and incidents

• 4.1Gather information about the incident through observation and investigation.
• 4.2Communicate information about the incident to facilitate response.
• 4.3Develop plan for initial response to identify roles and responsibilities of responders.
• 4.4Assess incident risks and hazards to maximise safety of self and public.
• 4.5Establish assembly points to maximise public safety.
• 4.6Exercise command and control to facilitate initial response.
• 4.7Monitor incident to identify when further assistance is required.
• 4.8Complete post-incident documentation for recording and accountability purposes.

5 Arrest persons

• 5.1Identify breaches of the law to prevent offences occurring or continuing.
• 5.2Communicate actions to persons detained.
• 5.3Manage care and safety of detained persons in accordance with duty of care requirements.
• 5.4Conduct handover to facilitate processing of detained person.
• 5.5Release persons from custody when criteria that formed the basis for the arrest no longer exist.

What does an assessment tool for POLAUX016 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for POLAUX016 needs to address all 51 unit components: 5 elements with 28 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for POLAUX016?

Auditori pulls the current release of POLAUX016 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for POLAUX016 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing POLAUX016 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of POLAUX016, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.