DEFSEA003 — Control persons using non-firearms options

1 Assess the need to use empty hand techniques, hand restraints and/or baton

• 1.1Evaluate situation and determine most appropriate equipment and control technique.
• 1.2Evaluate risk factors and determine person’s intentions.
• 1.3Assess capacity to complete action prior to commencement and assess viability of alternative actions.
• 1.4Identify situations requiring assistance and request support.

2 Contain incident

• 2.1Carry baton and hand restraints in a secure, protected and accessible position for safe deployment.
• 2.2Select appropriate techniques to ensure protection of self and efficient completion of movement.
• 2.3Apply appropriate techniques (empty hand, hand restraints, baton).
• 2.4Assess sufficiency of response and need for support.
• 2.5Adjust or discontinue response with changing circumstances.
• 2.6Detain persons.

3 Evaluate response

• 3.1Review, debrief and evaluate effectiveness of response by providing observations of the incident.
• 3.2Maintain system, records and reporting procedures.
• 3.3Recognise effects of stress on self and use stress management techniques to diffuse.

What does an assessment tool for DEFSEA003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFSEA003 needs to address all 22 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 2 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 DEFSEA003?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFSEA003 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 DEFSEA003 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing DEFSEA003 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 DEFSEA003, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.