This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

advanced driving

apply advanced driving techniques as applies to following from infront or behind another vehicle and anticipate its movement

communicate using appropriate channels and communication modes

covert observation

identify and comply with applicable legal and procedural requirements including licensing requirements relevant to investigative activities

interpret and follow instructions and procedures

navigation

operate basic investigative equipment

organise equipment and resource requirements

participate in meetings and interviews

record report and document information

relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

risk assessment

source collect and organise information

surveillance

use and interpret maps and street directories

use listening and recording devices

Required knowledge

applicable licensing and legal requirements relevant to surveillance

bodys reaction to exposure to prolonged heat cold and confined spaces vehicle and strategies to increase endurance

configuration and operation of information gathering equipment used from a vehicle

information gathering techniques

interviewing reviewing and debriefing processes

laws of trespass

legislative restrictions on the use of recording devices

observation and monitoring techniques

operational functions of a range of investigative equipment and vehicle

principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques

range of surveillance activities likely to involve use of a vehicle

reliable and verifiable sources of information

reporting and documentation requirements

surveillance techniques

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of

selecting and safely operating and stocking a surveillance vehicle and equipment to complete investigative activities within required timeframes and assignment instructions

checking suitability of vehicle for surveillance activities and configuring internal layout to safely secure required equipment and stores

carrying out regular safety checks of vehicle performing routine maintenance reporting faults for repair

identifying interpreting and complying with licensing legal and procedural requirements for operation of a surveillance vehicle

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment includes

a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements performance criteria and range statement

Resource implications for assessment include

access to a registered provider of assessment services

access to a suitable venue and equipment

access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

work schedules organisational policies and duty statements

Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

This unit of competency should be assessed using questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Assignment instructions may include:

Relevant informationmay include:

Legislative requirementsmay relate to:

Factors which may affect vehicle selection may include:

Relevant personsmay include:

Pre-operational checksmay involve:

Manufacturer's instructionsmay be found in:

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements may relate to:

Consumables and sparesmay include:

Suitability of vehiclemay relate to:

Surveillancemay be:

Surveillance equipmentmay include:

Storesmay include: