Course Title: Support policing processes within justice environment contexts

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: JUST5728

Course Title: Support policing processes within justice environment contexts

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4323 - Certificate IV in Justice

Course Contact: Irene Pagliarella, Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4581

Course Contact Email: irene.pagliarella@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to support the functions, structures and powers of police and other enforcement and supporting agencies for application to emergency responses within justice contexts.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU20867 Support policing processes within justice environment context

Element:

1. Investigate the history and accountability of policing in Australia

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Origins and historical development of the Victorian and Australian police forces are examined

1.2 Ethical conduct and accountability of police and the impact of policing behaviour on community are investigated and discussed

1.3 Role of State government in current policing practices and procedures is investigated

Element:

2. Analyse the structural functions and powers of policing in Victoria

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Organisational structure of policing organisations is examined

2.2 Contemporary role and functions of police and policing in the enforcement of the law and within the criminal justice system are examined

2.3 Functions and powers of public, community and private policing are identified and conceptual differences, impact on community and effectiveness are debated

Element:

3. Analyse the role of police in an emergency

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Concept of emergency and aims of an emergency management plan are outlined

3.2 Functions of, and relationships between, governmental and non-governmental emergency management agencies are delineated

3.3 Functions of the police and supporting agencies in addressing emergencies are reviewed

Element:

4. Review own support role in relation to policing practice

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Processes and procedures for dealing with emergency, in preparation for police to take over, are delineated

4.2 Own role in emergency processes and procedures is determined applied in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements

4.3 Own performance in applying emergency processes and procedures is reviewed in consultation with relevant people


Learning Outcomes


On completion of the course, you will be able to:
• Apply processes and procedures for initial response to emergencies prior to arrival of police and/or policing agency
• Provide evidence of knowledge of roles and functions of police and emergency services in emergency management
• Provide evidence of knowledge of relevant legislation, provisions, regulatory requirements and standards in the justice context


Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate in a variety of learning activities, both in class and out of class.
In class activities will incorporate
Face to face lectures, simulated workplace scenarios, practical demonstrations and role-plays that identify with professional practice within the criminal justice system
· Individual oral and written questioning, and student-led group discussions and/or presentations, will exemplify your contextualizing of the class topics, and validate your learning of key procedures and protocols for policing roles and functions in Victoria.
Out of class activities will Incorporate
· Readings, researching case studies, completing remaining in class activities, and preparing for in class group presentations/discussions.

In addition to the classroom experience, students have the opportunity to attend the ‘Justice Safety Support and Procedural Camp’ which is designed to assist in the transition to tertiary studies. The camp also provides experiential learning opportunities through simulated activities in Court processes, procedures and etiquettes, Emergency Management Procedures, and response procedures for working with children at risk.

Scheduled classes are held at the camp while developing team skills through a range of engaging, interactive and practical activities that are challenging and designed to develop students’ knowledge of the justice system and its function

 


Teaching Schedule

 8 February 2017

(150 mins) Session One: Week 1
· Orientation
· Introduction to Policing and emergency management
· Learning outcomes discussed
· Application of the unit
· Pre-course assessment
Issue Summative assignment 1A (Police Culture) and discuss Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts

13 February 2017

1 March
2017

(150 mins) Session Two: Week 2
· Origin & History of policing
· Definitions of “police”
· What is the “Office of Constable”?
· Police in Australia
o Formation
o Structure & function
o Influence of Sir Robert Peel on modern day police Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts

22 February2017


(150 mins) Session Three: Week 3
· Ethical conduct and accountability of police
· Police behaviour
· Police duty of care

· Research Project (Police organisational structure) Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
1 March 2017

(150 Mins) Session Four: Week 4
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT ONE & FEEDBACK
· Ethical conduct & accountability (cont..)
· Police organisational structure
· Class discussion on project
· Movie “Felony” ethical issues for discussions Immediate feedback provided. Weaknesses discussed and remedial training provided at the completion of the Formative Assessment
Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
8 March 2017

(150 mins) Session Six: week 5
· Role, functions and responsibilities
· Powers of police
· PSO’s and others
· Community role
· Movie “Felony” ethical issues for discussions Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
15 March 2017

(150 mins) Session Seven: week 6
· Role, function and powers of police (cont…)
· Conceptual difference b/w Private /Public Police

· Best practice policing Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
22 March 2017

(150 Mins) Session Five: Week 7


FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TWO & FEEDBACK
· Role of government/separation of power
· Relationship b/w Govt/NGO/Police
· Private police v/s public police
· Deployment of policing organisations Immediate feedback provided. Weaknesses discussed and remedial training provided at the completion of the Formative Assessment
Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
29  March 2017

 

(150 mins) Session Eight: Week 8
· Looking ahead – Workshop activity
· Victoria Police Blueprint 2016 – 2025
· Review own support role in relation to policing practice Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts

5 April 2017

(150 mins) Session Nine: Week 9
· Victoria Police Legislation
· Public, Community & private policing
· Conceptual differences
· Police culture
Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
12 April 2017 Assignment workshop Week 10
No classes EASTER BREAK WEEK 10

 

26 April 2017

 

(150 mins) Session Ten: week 11
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT THREE & FEEDBACK
· Introduction to Emergency management
· Concept of Emergency
· What is an emergency?
· Emergency Legislations Immediate feedback provided. Weaknesses discussed and remedial training provided at the completion of the Formative Assessment
Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
111
Ma1 May y
2016
1

150 mins Session Eleven: Week 12
· Emergency Management Plan
· Function of police & Supporting Agencies
· Immunity of police and other agencies
· Emergency legislations Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
10
May
2017

 

150 mins Session Twelve Week 13
· Emergency Management legislations
· Processes and procedures in dealing with an emergency
· Legislative requirements Course guide
PowerPoint presentation
Whiteboard/data projection
Action learning
Textbooks
Victoria Police Manual
RMIT Libraries
Approved websites
Summative Assessment
VP Act 2013 & VP Regulations 2014
Emergency Management Act 1986 & 2013
Victoria Emergency Service Act 2005
Victoria State Emergency Service Regulations 2006
Handouts
17
May
2017

 

120 mins Session Thirteen Week 14
· Revision
· Preparation for camp

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT THREE (GRADED).
Written Examination

Separate Instructions to be issued

Camp instructions to be issued
18 May 17 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK ONE (Graded) Deadline for assignment Thursday 18 May 17 @ 4.30 pm

22-26 May 2017

(480 mins) Session: Week 15


· Justice Safety, Support and Procedural (JSSP) Camp
· Emergency Management plan
· Emergency management processes & procedures
· Own role in emergency
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK 2 (GRADED) JSSP Camp at approved location

Separate Camp instruction to be issued
31
May
2017 SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK 2 (Graded) Deadline for submission is 1 June 2017 @ 4.30 pm Examination papers
Separate instructions to be issued


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessments may incorporate a variety of methods including case studies, observations, lectures, tutorials, class discussions, practical exercises, audio-visual presentations, and interaction with individuals and/or groups within the criminal justice industry.


 

Assessment

Assessment Type

Word limit or equivalent

Assessments (Formative)

Group Oral Presentation

 

Active participation in simulated emergency management scenario.

 N/A

Assessment Two

Presentation of Emergency Management Document

1500 words

Assessment hree

Research project on police roles and cultures.

1500 words


Assessment Tasks

Formative Assessments

These will be conducted in class to support students to support the learning outcomes for Summative Assessments 1, 2 an 3

 

Summative Assessment Tasks


There are three (3) assessable tasks, to be completed and they are:
· Task 1 - A research project into police organisation, culture, and their role in emergencies. (Graded summative assessment).


· Task 2 – Active participation in an emergency management practical exercise at a simulated location or real workplace/learning environment by applying the processes and procedures for initial response to emergencies prior to police and/or other agencies arrival. (Graded summative assessment)

. Task 3 - written examination in the relevant Federal/State/Local legislative and regulatory requirements and provisions, relating to policing and emergency management processes in the justice context. (Graded summative assessment)


Assessment Matrix

Graded results are summative assessments and will be recorded as either:
CHD - Competent High Distinction;
CDI - Competent with Distinction,
CC - Competent with Credit;
CAG - Competency Achieved-Graded;
NYC - Not Yet Competent; or
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.

Other Information

Program inherent requirements

Inherent requirements refer to the abilities, knowledge and skills you must demonstrate to:
achieve program learning outcomes
work effectively as part of a team in classroom and work-integrated learning (WIL) settings
perform effectively in classroom and WIL settings without undue risk to your own or others' health, safety and welfare.
Depending on your program of study, inherent requirements may include:
verbal and non-verbal communication skills
reading, writing and number skills
concentration, memory and problem solving
mental wellness and behavioural stability
vision, hearing, touch and smell
physical skills, such as gross and fine motor skills.

 

If you have any injury, illness, disability, impairment, condition or incapacity that may affect your ability to perform the inherent requirements of your program of study, we encourage you to discuss this with the Program manager to enable RMIT University to identify whether there are any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform program requirements. RMIT University wants to place you in the best possible position to use your knowledge, skills and attributes effectively in your program of study

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy. For every piece of work submitted online you will complete an e-Declaration. The signed cover sheet or e-Declaration acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

 

Examples of other information that could be included in this section are listed below. Please discuss with your Program Coordinator/Manager. Information needs to be consistent across the whole program.

 

Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.


Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

 

Assessment Appeals

If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:

  1. a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
  2. b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
  3. c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).

Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment

 

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

 

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

  • Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

 

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

 

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22

Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

 

Working with Children Check – This course requires a Working with Children Check

Police Check – This course requires a satisfactory police check

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