This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain surveillance equipment according to communication protocols.

The unit applies to individuals who use radio communication and electronic equipment to record observations during a surveillance operation.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

Regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.

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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
Select, operate and maintain surveillance equipment according to surveillance plan, jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws, and operational requirements
Maintain security of equipment and communications throughout the surveillance operation
Produce photographs and video footage that meet surveillance operational and legislative requirements
Connect, use and operate covert communication attachments
Identify the use by subjects of scanner and interceptor equipment, and make the appropriate response
Select communications equipment appropriate for the transmission distances required for the surveillance operation
Identify and use radio communication channels appropriate to the surveillance operation
Use secure coding equipment and secure transmission modes appropriate to surveillance operational requirements
Document observations, ensuring communication is clear, concise, accurate, timely and relevant, using surveillance terminology as appropriate

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFICPL403 - Operate and maintain surveillance equipment

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Assessment Record Sheet

SFICPL403 - Operate and maintain surveillance equipment

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