Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFIN011A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform foot surveillance

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFIN011A - Perform foot surveillance
Description This unit covers the competency required to covertly perform foot surveillance on a subject using appropriate cover, distance and timing to minimise risk of exposure and maintaining subject control.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is applicable to workers within the intelligence environment.Application of this unit involves the use of dress items and props during vehicle surveillance, performing effective transitions, developing and modifying plausible cover stories, and conducting covert intelligence and evidence gathering.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Employ foot surveillance techniques
  • Dress, appearance and props are chosen appropriate to the surveillance environment
  • Range of plausible cover stories appropriate to appearance and the surveillance environment are used to enhance effectiveness
  • Cover, distance and timing are used to minimise the risk of exposure and maintain control with the subject
  • Appropriate techniques are used to communicate covertly
  • Surveillance equipment carried is concealed or disguised to prevent compromise and exposure
  • Appropriate search techniques to relocate the subject are applied after losses
       
Element: Make effective covert transitions
  • Static positions are strategically chosen to optimise coverage of the subject during transitions
  • Foot surveillance is performed to effectively support vehicle surveillance
  • Transitions between foot and vehicle surveillance are performed in a timely manner
       
Element: Gather intelligence and evidence
  • Surveillance techniques are employed to collect intelligence and evidence covertly during foot surveillance
  • Intelligence and evidence is gathered and maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

employ foot 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 must be assessed over time in a range of workplace or simulated surveillance situations.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

range of surveillance equipment

cover props

clothing

communications and imaging 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 and/or 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 industry-approved 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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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

design and conduct briefings/debriefings

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

perform a range of verbal and non-verbal communications and body language

use and adapt cover props

use and apply a range of digital and convectional photography and video equipment

Required Knowledge

anti-surveillance techniques

counter surveillance techniques

ethical practice and cultural issues relevant to surveillance operations

foot surveillance systems

functions, limitations and effectiveness of props

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

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Dress may include:

Bland design and colour

No distinct markings

Suitable for the environment externally or internally fitted tracking devices

Appearance needs to:

Be appropriate to the environment

Fit the cover story

Props may include:

Briefcase

Business dress

Newspapers

Worker's clothes

Worker's implements

Environment may include:

Daylight and night time

Public and other legally accessible places

Public transport

Quiet and busy streets

Rural areas

Suburban areas

Cover stories need to be:

Able to undergo scrutiny

Appropriate to the environment

Plausible

Relevant

Vague (in order to prevent further interest)

Cover may include:

Buildings

Doorways

Line of sight (obscure in relation to the target)

Parked vehicles

Pedestrians

Distance may include:

Appropriate to available cover

Appropriate to environment

Appropriate to pedestrian density

Timing may include:

Approach to and dealing with hazards

Carrying out a manoeuvre

Entering a building

Leaving a building

Control needs to be:

Aware of unwanted attention (third party)

Covert

Non-threatening position in relation to the subject

Communication may include:

Body language

Covert radio usage

Hand signals

Mobile telephone

Public telephone

Positions may include:

ABC system

Boxing

Distance between self and subject

High ground

Parallel routes

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Dress, appearance and props are chosen appropriate to the surveillance environment 
Range of plausible cover stories appropriate to appearance and the surveillance environment are used to enhance effectiveness 
Cover, distance and timing are used to minimise the risk of exposure and maintain control with the subject 
Appropriate techniques are used to communicate covertly 
Surveillance equipment carried is concealed or disguised to prevent compromise and exposure 
Appropriate search techniques to relocate the subject are applied after losses 
Static positions are strategically chosen to optimise coverage of the subject during transitions 
Foot surveillance is performed to effectively support vehicle surveillance 
Transitions between foot and vehicle surveillance are performed in a timely manner 
Surveillance techniques are employed to collect intelligence and evidence covertly during foot surveillance 
Intelligence and evidence is gathered and maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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