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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain and evaluate operational direction
  2. Collect and analyse information relevant to investigations
  3. Seize, process and manage exhibits
  4. Identify and investigate subjects and suspects
  5. Develop subject profiles
  6. Implement responses to investigations

Required Skills

Required skills

oral communication listening establishing rapport negotiation conflict resolution

written communication in particular the capacity to provide clear comprehensive accurate and chronologically sequenced written documentation

analytical techniques in particular application of logic and reasoning to identify and select avenues of inquiry and substantiate these choices

decision making and problem solving

basic investigation methods and skills

preparation and submission of documents

operational safety

Required knowledge

EEO

Antidiscrimination Act

Disability Act

government and policy environments within which operations will be conducted

different types of criminal activity and their elements

available resources which may need to be deployed to support the investigation

security issues and classifications

correct interpretation of all applicable laws policy and procedures

Legal and ethical considerations in investigations which involve juveniles and indigenous people

investigation principles and the range of investigation techniques available

knowledge of case management systems and the range of contexts in which they can be applied

court procedures and evidentiary requirements in provision of briefs of evidence for use by the prosecution

ethics professionalism and cultural diversity

role and functions of other agencies who work with policing in the conduct of investigations

methods and process for subjectsuspect identification and profiling

Evidence Required

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

Overview of evidence requirements

It is essential for this unit that to demonstrate competence in this unit processes used in the investigation must meet organisational policies and procedures and commonwealth andor jurisdictional law

Resources required to carry out assessment

No special resources are required

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

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

Indigenous people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

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

case studies

observation

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Investigation may include:

multidisciplinary approaches and may have criminal and/or coronial purposes

Unforeseen events may include:

withdrawal/reduction of allocated resources

critical evidence

All relevant personnel may include:

team members, investigation supervisors

sources of information may include:

witnesses/victims/informants

suspects

internal/external agencies

surveillance provided by self or from other legitimate sources

Resources may include:

human, physical and financial and may include other agencies, such as:

other police organisations

National Crime Authority

Criminal Justice Commissions

other government departments/agencies

non-government agencies such as financial institutions and insurance companies

Information may be utilised in relation to:

task allocation

information analysis

identification of data collection plans

linking of information

Exhibits may include:

the individual items of evidence that could be presented to a court and may be required for viewing by:

judicial officers

prosecutors

defence counsel

expert and non-expert witnesses

for audit purposes

Seize incorporates:

the lawful procedures that permit seizure of property/goods including the procurement and execution of relevant warrants

Avenues of inquiry need to consider:

financial practicalities

physical

human and legal constraints

Subjects may include:

vehicles

premises

vessels

Investigation techniques may include:

using other sources of information such as media

doorknocks

forensic examination/analysis

informants/informers

listening devices and other covert surveillance techniques

search and search warrants

computer interrogation/data retrieval

Persons relevant to the investigation may include:

victims (individuals and/or companies)

complainant

next-of-kin

neighbours

legal representatives

Immigration Department

embassies

Defence forces

Profiles may include:

simple or detailed

formal or informal

victims

offenders

witnesses

financial and industrial organisations

physical description

list of family and friends

criminal antecedents,

list of assets

details of any debtors/creditors

sexual identify

sexuality

sexual partners

details of siblings

race/ethnicity

vehicles

employment details

qualifications

skills

affiliations

Persons may include:

suspects

informants

witnesses

juveniles

people with disabilities

people from different cultural backgrounds

Other agencies may include:

other police organisations

government departments

charities

financial institutions

hospitals

forensic agencies

crime stoppers

neighbourhood watch

defence forces

Australian Securities Commission

Trade Practices Commission

law society

legal practitioners

complaints committee

Australian Taxation Office

Briefings/debriefings may be:

formal or informal

written or verbal

Recommendations may include:

changes to law

policy and procedures of both internal and external agencies