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. Plan a major investigation | 1.1 Determine investigation objectives to provide investigative directions. 1.2 Identify a range of information sources to inform investigative directions. 1.3 Evaluate influencing factors for planning purposes. 1.4 Evaluate resource requirements in accordance with investigative objectives. 1.5 Validate investigation plan requirements in line with command and control principles. |
2. Lead a major investigation | 2.1 Analyse information to determine relevance to investigation. 2.2 Allocate resources based on investigative plan. 2.3 Oversee investigation in accordance with investigative plan. 2.4 Monitor investigation activities to develop contingency plans. 2.5 Conduct briefing and debriefing to share assessed information. 2.6 Provide advice and directions to investigation team to ensure investigation objectives are met. 2.7 Assess impacting factors to provide investigative direction. |
3. Facilitate a major investigation | 3.1 Monitor expenditure and resource usage to maximise effectiveness and for reporting purposes. 3.2 Collate investigation-related material using information management systems. 3.3 Adhere to and promote security arrangements throughout investigations 3.4 Assess evidence and intelligence continually to determine impact on investigations and future investigative activities. |
4. Finalise a major investigation | 4.1 Evaluate investigations to establish whether further investigative opportunities and avenues of enquiry were considered and actioned. 4.2 Record critical decisions for accountability purposes. 4.3 Finalise investigative material for referral, recording and archiving purposes. 4.4 Appraise investigations to develop recommendations and proposed future actions. |
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.
defining investigative direction, based on investigative objectives, strategies and information sources, and resources
evaluating factors impacting upon conduct of major investigation
assessing investigation plan against command and control principles
allocating and managing resources and expenditure
monitoring and overseeing investigation activities
analysing, evaluating and disseminating information
leading an investigation team
managing information within an investigation
reviewing investigation from a holistic perspective
recording information
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.
resource management principles
legislation, jurisdictional policies and procedures related to corporate and strategic plans, performance standards, operational policies and procedures, and workplace health and safety
case management systems
court procedures and evidentiary requirements
duty of care responsibilities
investigation planning and documentation
risk assessment and management techniques
security classifications and requirements within own organisation
specialist assistance available to assist with security assessments
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.