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PSPREG026
Review and evaluate investigations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to review and evaluate investigations, in accordance with commonwealth and/or jurisdictional law policy and procedures. It includes monitoring investigation progress, assessing, recording and reporting on investigation status and evaluating and documenting recommendations.

This unit applies to those working in regulatory roles within the public sector involved in a designated investigation role.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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. Monitor investigation progress

1.1 Monitor the progress of the investigation regularly to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met.

1.2 Identify and address deficiencies and areas requiring further action.

1.3 Communicate feedback on the progress of the investigation regularly to relevant personnel, management, clients and stakeholders.

2. Assess, record and report on investigation status

2.1 Assess the investigation regularly against competing investigations and demands to determine priorities and monitor resource and budgetary expenditure.

2.2 Assess the investigation strategically at regular intervals to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints.

2.3 Record and report critical decisions regarding the investigation to relevant personnel.

3. Evaluate and document recommendations

3.1 Monitor and review organisational responsibilities for resource and budgetary allocations to facilitate achievement of objectives.

3.2 Evaluate and modify communication and coordination between relevant parties where required.

3.3 Review and modify tasks as required.

3.4 Document and forward recommendations arising from review to relevant managers, clients and stakeholders.

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.

writing and preparing investigation plans, tactical plans, resource bids

managing the organisation’s computer and/or manual information management system

conducting investigations

organising and planning skills, in particular the skills to coordinate crucial and diverse clients, law enforcement providers and stakeholders

managing resources including budgetary, human and physical resources and allocation/access

reasoning and logical analysis, problem-solving and decision-making

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.

the broad law enforcement context and the criminal justice system

organisation’s corporate goals and objectives

legislation relevant to the jurisdiction/s involved in the investigation

jurisdictional and organisational requirements of agencies, clients, and stakeholder

organisation's operational priorities

macro environmental impact upon investigations of serious crime, including government, policy, political, and community interests

access and deployment mechanisms to ensure optimal economy and efficiency in the use of human, physical and financial resources

opportunities, risks and constraint assessment which may hamper the investigation

decision making processes and organisational chain of command

evaluation and auditing processes

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Monitor investigation progress

1.1 Monitor the progress of the investigation regularly to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met.

1.2 Identify and address deficiencies and areas requiring further action.

1.3 Communicate feedback on the progress of the investigation regularly to relevant personnel, management, clients and stakeholders.

2. Assess, record and report on investigation status

2.1 Assess the investigation regularly against competing investigations and demands to determine priorities and monitor resource and budgetary expenditure.

2.2 Assess the investigation strategically at regular intervals to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints.

2.3 Record and report critical decisions regarding the investigation to relevant personnel.

3. Evaluate and document recommendations

3.1 Monitor and review organisational responsibilities for resource and budgetary allocations to facilitate achievement of objectives.

3.2 Evaluate and modify communication and coordination between relevant parties where required.

3.3 Review and modify tasks as required.

3.4 Document and forward recommendations arising from review to relevant managers, clients and stakeholders.

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.

writing and preparing investigation plans, tactical plans, resource bids

managing the organisation’s computer and/or manual information management system

conducting investigations

organising and planning skills, in particular the skills to coordinate crucial and diverse clients, law enforcement providers and stakeholders

managing resources including budgetary, human and physical resources and allocation/access

reasoning and logical analysis, problem-solving and decision-making

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.

the broad law enforcement context and the criminal justice system

organisation’s corporate goals and objectives

legislation relevant to the jurisdiction/s involved in the investigation

jurisdictional and organisational requirements of agencies, clients, and stakeholder

organisation's operational priorities

macro environmental impact upon investigations of serious crime, including government, policy, political, and community interests

access and deployment mechanisms to ensure optimal economy and efficiency in the use of human, physical and financial resources

opportunities, risks and constraint assessment which may hamper the investigation

decision making processes and organisational chain of command

evaluation and auditing processes

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Monitor the progress of the investigation regularly to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met. 
Identify and address deficiencies and areas requiring further action. 
Communicate feedback on the progress of the investigation regularly to relevant personnel, management, clients and stakeholders. 
Assess the investigation regularly against competing investigations and demands to determine priorities and monitor resource and budgetary expenditure. 
Assess the investigation strategically at regular intervals to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints. 
Record and report critical decisions regarding the investigation to relevant personnel. 
Monitor and review organisational responsibilities for resource and budgetary allocations to facilitate achievement of objectives. 
Evaluate and modify communication and coordination between relevant parties where required. 
Review and modify tasks as required. 
Document and forward recommendations arising from review to relevant managers, clients and stakeholders. 
Monitor the progress of the investigation regularly to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met. 
Identify and address deficiencies and areas requiring further action. 
Communicate feedback on the progress of the investigation regularly to relevant personnel, management, clients and stakeholders. 
Assess the investigation regularly against competing investigations and demands to determine priorities and monitor resource and budgetary expenditure. 
Assess the investigation strategically at regular intervals to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints. 
Record and report critical decisions regarding the investigation to relevant personnel. 
Monitor and review organisational responsibilities for resource and budgetary allocations to facilitate achievement of objectives. 
Evaluate and modify communication and coordination between relevant parties where required. 
Review and modify tasks as required. 
Document and forward recommendations arising from review to relevant managers, clients and stakeholders. 

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