Assessor Resource

DEFIN008A
Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency will be used by specialist intelligence workers operating in a hostile surveillance environment. The counter-surveillance team leader will typically be working under limited supervision.

Counter-surveillance is used to identify and monitor hostile surveillance. The operation would normally be conducted within a team environment.

This unit covers the competency required to plan and lead counter-surveillance operations.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

DEFIN006A Conduct anti-surveillance

DEFPR305B Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to positively identify and track hostile surveillance within the parameters of the counter-surveillance plan. The team leader must be able to plan, organise, monitor and supervise the tasks of all the team members; this planning, conducting and reporting must be in accordance with organisational guidance.The operation must be completed safely and within the constraints and limitations of local laws.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in at least two different contexts.

Counter-surveillance operations are to take place over time allowing the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic operational scenarios.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

counter-surveillance team with equipment to scale

anti-surveillance personnel appropriate to plan

surveillance team with equipment to scale

support personnel appropriate to task

Guidance information for assessment

This competency is related to the individual performance of the team leader.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

conduct liaison

describe human facial and body recognition characteristics

describe vehicle recognition characteristics

navigate

photograph objects and people

operate verbal communications equipment

prepare and write reports

Required Knowledge

counter-surveillance techniques

regulatory framework

reporting standards

resource management

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Reconnaissance of operational area may include:

Aerial reconnaissance

Foot reconnaissance

Map and/or imagery reconnaissance

Vehicle reconnaissance

Counter-surveillance plan may include:

Code words

Communication procedures

Compromise procedures

Cover stories

Emergency rendezvous procedures

Identification of threat

Likely surveillance positions

Routes

Rendezvous procedures

Surveillance detection zone

Surveillance detection point

Timings

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Quality Training Framework

Australian Standards

Defence instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Industry practices

Job guides and other publications

Maintenance schedules

Manufacturers' specifications, procedures and technical instructions

WHS requirements and regulations

Organisational instructions and journals

Organisational policies and procedures

Quality control

Regulatory requirements

Relevant local government by-laws

Routine orders

Security instructions and procedures

Standard Operating Procedures

Standing orders

Workplace agreements

Written and verbal orders

Legal requirements may include:

Geneva conventions and protocols

International laws

Laws of Armed Conflict

National laws

Rules of Engagement

State/territory laws

Counter-surveillance orders may include:

Actions on detection

Administration and logistics

Chain of command

Command and signals

Drills

Execution

Mission

Monitoring and reporting

Rehearsals

Situation

Outside agencies may include:

Australian Defence organisations

Allied and coalition forces

Civil intelligence agencies

Coalition forces

Government organisations

Media

Non-government organisations

Police

Counter-surveillance team may include:

Briefed individual

Communications operators

Counter-surveillance operators

Support team

Team leader

Appropriate stakeholders may include:

Organisational leaders

Outside agencies

Supporting and supported units and agencies

Team members

Counter-surveillance documentation may include:

Counter-surveillance plan

Maps and charts

Reports

Post activity analysis may include:

Documentation review

Group debrief

Imagery review

Individual debrief

Written report

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Instructions to conduct activity are received and details are confirmed with supervisor 
Resource availability and serviceability are identified and constraints are determined 
Situation, terrain and threat forces are analysed to determine operational risk 
Reconnaissance of operational area is conducted to inform planning process 
Research is conducted to inform planning process 
Counter-surveillance plan is developed in accordance with standard procedures and legal requirements 
Counter-surveillance orders are prepared and delivered to team members 
Rehearsals are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored 
Liaison with outside agencies is conducted as required 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout operation 
Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during process 
Counter-surveillance team is directed and supervised in accordance with counter-surveillance plan 
Situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 
Counter-surveillance tasks are completed in accordance with counter-surveillance plan 
Support from outside agencies is organised and directed 
Technical advice is provided to higher authority or outside agencies 
Information gained during activity is provided to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner 
Counter-surveillance documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures 
Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

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