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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

planning surveillance

undertaking contingency planning

undertaking risk assessment in the context of surveillance

operating technical equipment

using information technology to record information and prepare reports

completing reports using formality of language and structure

exchanging often complex oral information in a form to suit diverse audiences

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of surveillance

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation policies and procedures relating to surveillance

organisational guidelines

international treaties and protocols

crossjurisdictional protocols

link between surveillance operation organisational strategic objectives and national strategic objectives

security constraints

public sector legislation and standards

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

occupational health and safety and environmental considerations to ensure the safety of self and others

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

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

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in conducting surveillance

This will include evidence of

Conducting at least three actual or simulated surveillance activities on three separate occasions or for three different situationscontexts

adhering to legal ethical and organisational requirements relating to surveillance operations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while conducting surveillance including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

Access is required to resources such as

applicable legislation policies and procedures

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered

surveillance equipment and resources generally found in an operational environment

Method of assessment

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

observation

written or oral questions

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Purpose of surveillance may include

Surveillance outcomes may include

Surveillance may be:

Stakeholders may include

Resources may include:

Technical specialists may include:

Legislative and other requirements may include:

Public sector standards may include:

Surveillance information may include: