This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an observation post as part of a surveillance team.

The unit applies to individuals who work in surveillance teams to operate the post in a manner consistent with maintaining the covert nature of the surveillance activity, record observations and close down the post at the end of the 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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List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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
Assess suitability of potential observation posts against the aims and objectives of the operation and security issues
Contribute to selection of appropriate observation post
Liaise with other areas within the organisation and outside agencies as appropriate
Cover subject movements through appropriate observation positioning, and according to relevant jurisdictional policies, legislative and procedural requirements
Contribution to installation and operation of communication equipment
Establish appropriate recording facilities
Establish observation post covertly and securely, and according to health and safety requirements
Operate observation post according to security procedures
Ensure demeanour and dress are consistent with the environment
Ensure surveillance positions are not compromised during arrival and departure from observation post
Conceal or disguise equipment when being used in surveillance operations
Maintain security of equipment and evidence and covert nature of the operation when observation post is not in use
Recognise and apply counter-surveillance measures as appropriate
Recognise and apply anti-surveillance techniques according to legislative and procedural requirements
Identify the subject correctly
Make accurate observations and keep appropriate records according to evidentiary requirements
Use relevant recording procedures according to relevant jurisdictional policies and legislative requirements
Identify subject exit and entry points
Complete running sheets according to the prescribed format
Disseminate surveillance product in a timely and acceptable manner where required
Clear the observation post site of agency surveillance presence
Account for and return equipment according to procedural requirements
Undertake debriefing with others in organisation and outside agencies as required

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