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

Required Skills

apply investigation methods and skills

communicate effectively in writing prepare investigation plans tactical plans resource bids etc

communicate effectively orally listen establish rapport negotiate resolve conflict

manage resources budgetary human physical resources and allocationaccess

Required Knowledge

applicable laws policies and procedures pertaining to the conduct of investigations within own organisational environment

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

court procedures and evidentiary requirements

different types of criminal activity and their elements such as general crime theft burglary assault drugs fraud homicide

government and policy environments within which operations will be managed

investigation principles and case management systems and range of contexts in which these can be applied

organisational policies and guidelines such as relevant legislation operational corporate and strategic plans operational performance standards operational policies and procedures organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines organisational quality standards organisations approach to environmental management and sustainability

security issues and classifications

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

manage at least two investigations using an investigation plan to direct manage monitor and review the investigation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competence in different situations or environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

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

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit

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

Investigations may include:

Investigation aims/objectives may include:

Investigation plan may include:

Factors may include:

Security plan may include:

Case management system:

Operational documentation may include:

Recording procedures may include:

Resource requirements may include: