Unit Outline

This unit examines the role of police in responding to critical incidents and emergency management situations, specifically focusing on frontline, tactical, command and control. Tactical policing practices and command and control (C2) are addressed in a variety of circumstances, and students are exposed to the issues involved in tactical C2 across a variety of diverse contexts. Students examine a variety of issues that affect tactical C2 through the lens of C2 theory, including interoperability with other services and agencies, tactical decision-making, and the roles played by police supervisors and frontline personnel. This unit will provide a foundation of C2 knowledge required for further study throughout the Tasmania Police promotional programs.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Evaluate the policies, procedures and legislation that impact on police responses to critical incidents.
2	Analyse command and control theory and its application to the management and resolution of critical incidents.
3	Critically reflect on police responses to emergency incidents.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Hypotheticals quiz	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Recorded presentation	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Critical analysis	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Hypotheticals quiz

Task Description:

Hypotheticals quiz in which students will be required to respond to a number of hypothetical emergency situations. Questions will be in the form of multiple choice questions and short answer questions.

Task Length:

45 minutes, approximately 1,000 words equivalent.

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify critical issues	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Develop a suitable response to presented scenario	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Justify	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Identify of appropriate legislation, policies and procedures	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Recorded presentation

Task Description:

Command and Control Presentation
Presentation on a situation or incident they were involved in, or have knowledge of, the command and control of the situation or incident. Students will record a 5-10 minute presentation on the scenario

Task Length:

5-10 minutes recorded presentation

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify command and control style/methodology	LO2
2	Critically analyse the effects of the command and control style in resolving the identified situation/incident.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Write with clarity of presentation and analysis	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Critical analysis

Task Description:

Critical Analysis of an Emergency Response case, where students will critically analyse responses and the command and control methodologies applicable to a specific emergency management scenario.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically analyse the effects of different command and control methodologies in managing the presented situation.	LO2, LO3
2	Identify and apply applicable legislation, policies and procedures.	LO1
3	Identify and analyse critical issues involved.	LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.