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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Obtain, record and analyse information from the community
  2. Take and compile statements
  3. Conduct interviews
  4. Utilise fishery or aquaculture and other appropriate information/database systems
  5. Exchange information with other members within the agency

Required Skills

Required skills

conducting interviews

using appropriate investigative techniques

operating interviewing recording equipment

preparing and compiling statements

questioning and interviewing

using information systems

using technology

Literacy skills used for

identifying labelling and storing of evidence

preparing and compiling statements

reading and researching background literature

recording information

Required knowledge

information types and their sources

jurisdictional laws bylaws and regulations relating to

fisheries management

environmental management

offences against persons and property

accessing information systems

privacy and freedom of information

the rights of individuals in relation to the conduct of interviews and statement compilation

procedures and security measures for accessing storing retrieving and sharing data from fishery or aquaculture databases

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

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

Assessment must confirm ability to

conduct interviews

prepare and compile statements

gather relevant information and record it accurately

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

jurisdictional laws and procedures relevant to gathering and recording information

sources of relevant information

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace or simulated work environment

Resources may include

access to interview and evidence recording equipment

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of practical demonstration

practical exercises or roleplays

written or oral shortanswer testing

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification

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.

Information from the community could be related to:

addressing general community safety issues

assisting in the investigation and/or prosecution of criminal activity, location of witnesses to and/or suspects of such activity

establishing participative community programs

locating missing persons

progressing/supporting court hearings/matters.

Information to be collected may come from:

commercial and recreational boaters and fishers

community business leaders

ethnic communities

crime/accident/incident scenes

fellow officers

individuals

industry representatives and leaders

informants

local government

local media

Oceanwatch, Coastcare, Waterwatch, Landcare, and other similar community groups

public community forums

schools.

Information recording forms/reports may include:

hand written and electronically-based proformas and reporting styles.

Statements should be comprehensive and may contain:

all details which may assist the investigation and/or prosecution

all information required by court

all relevant information.

Statements may be taken at agreed locations and are to be recorded in a written format that complies with the legal requirements for statements. Where appropriate and legal, statements may also be recorded in forms other than written, such as audiotape or audiovisual (video) tape.

Interview and evidence recording equipment may include:

audiotape recorders

video cameras and recording equipment

cameras authorised for the purpose of recording interviews and statements that can be tendered as evidence in courts.

In some agencies, interview and evidence recording equipment may also include basic fingerprinting equipment.

Correct use of the equipment includes the authorisation, labelling, storage and filing of tapes and film (original and duplicates).