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

Required Skills

analyse situations to identify appropriate choice of surveillance equipment cover story props and observation posts or surveillance distance

communicate effectively present information report and record information and advise stakeholders

design and conduct briefingsdebriefings to operatives case officers and key stakeholders

develop a range of plausible cover stories and dress and behave appropriately in a covert surveillance operation

drive under a range of operational conditions

maintain situational awareness to interpret and analyse data and situations

perform a range of verbal and nonverbal communications and use appropriate body language

use and adapt cover props

Required Knowledge

antisurveillance techniques

counter surveillance techniques

current public interest immunity provisions

ethical practice and cultural issues relevant to surveillance operations

foot surveillance systems

functions limitations and effectiveness of props

organisational policies and procedures regarding the vehicle surveillance

range of surveillance and public vehicles

relevant work health and safety WHS issues relating to the surveillance role

resources available to support the surveillance operation

role and function of other agencies that conduct surveillance

security issues and classifications

surveillance principles and techniques

theory and practice of cover distance and timing

traffic rules and regulations

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

drive while performing covert surveillance duties

employ vehicle surveillance techniques

make effective covert transitions

gather intelligence and evidence

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated surveillance context

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed over time in a range of workplace or simulated surveillance situations

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

vehicle

surveillance equipment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Surveillance environments may include:

Dress may include:

Appearance needs to:

Props may include:

Cover stories need to be:

Cover may include:

Distance may include:

Timing may include:

Communication may include:

Surveillance techniques may include: