List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Manage investigation information | 1.1 Organise information using jurisdictional information management systems. 1.2 Collect information using information collection methods. 1.3 Assess information for reliability and relevance to investigation. 1.4 Analyse information to progress the investigation in accordance with investigation plan. 1.5 Evaluate information to determine evidentiary and investigative value. 1.6 Record information to comply with security and evidentiary requirements. 1.7 Record critical decisions to account for investigation activities. |
2. Conduct investigations in accordance with investigation plan | 2.1 Compile investigation documentation to provide an ongoing reference for stakeholders. 2.2 Evaluate investigation direction to support objectives of the investigation. 2.3 Assess information in terms of impact on investigation activities and direction. 2.4 Adjust investigation activities and direction of investigation to respond to changing circumstances and requirements. 2.5 Conduct briefings/debriefings with stakeholders for information sharing purposes. 2.6 Pursue identified avenues of enquiry in accordance with identified resource allocation. 2.7 Develop alternative directions for investigation when existing avenues of enquiry have been exhausted. |
3. Identify persons relevant to investigations | 3.1 Identify, trace, implicate and eliminate persons relevant to investigations. 3.2 Evaluate avenues of inquiry to support the identification of witnesses and suspects. 3.3 Gather evidence and intelligence by interviewing persons related to investigations. |
4. Manage profiles | 4.1 Build and assess profiles by continually capturing information and intelligence about persons relevant to investigations. 4.2 Identify techniques and resources required to capture further information/intelligence on persons relevant to investigations. 4.3 Secure additional resources to continue to build profile(s) of persons relevant to investigations. 4.4 Conduct risk assessments of persons relevant to investigation on a continual basis. 4.5 Inform stakeholders of profiles relevant to investigations. |
5. Facilitate the confiscation of assets | 5.1 Analyse information to identify assets for confiscation. 5.2 Develop plan to facilitate asset confiscation operation. 5.3 Prepare information and documentation to support confiscation of assets. 5.4 Communicate with stakeholders to inform them of information, changing circumstances and requirements. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
managing information to improve retrieval and access, control releases, and comply with security/evidentiary requirements
evaluating information for relevance, reliability and value
applying analytical techniques, including logical thinking processes and reasoning, to identify and select avenues of inquiry
monitoring incoming information and progress of investigation to adjust activities and direction
communicating with stakeholders, both in written form and verbally
applying investigation methods and skills to collect information
conducting investigative interviews
establishing resource parameters and managing resources to conduct investigative actions
preparing profiles for persons whom are known and unknown
developing recommendations to inform relevant stakeholders
preparing and submitting documents
interpreting legislation applicable to asset confiscation
identifying opportunities for asset confiscation in line with operational objectives
assisting in the development of an asset confiscation plan, including storage/maintenance, roles and responsibilities, and required documentation
engaging with specialist areas to facilitate the seizure and management of material and assets
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
resources available to support the investigation
case management systems and the range of contexts in which they can be applied
legislation relevant to investigation processes and asset confiscation
court procedures and evidentiary requirements
ethics, professionalism and cultural diversity
government and policy environments within which investigations will be conducted
investigation principles and the range of investigation techniques
legal and ethical considerations in investigations which involve juveniles and indigenous people
methods and process for subject/suspect identification and profiling
capabilities, powers and authorities of external services and agencies
security issues and classifications
emerging technology and impact on nature of crime
changing criminal behaviour, MO (modi operandi) and emerging crimes
critical decision making processes
covert strategies
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.