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

POLINV001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan police investigations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLINV001 - Plan police investigations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to plan police investigations, including identifying objectives, allocating resources and tasks, managing risk and reviewing processes.This unit applies to those working as police officers, generally in a designated investigation role, who are responsible for the planning and implementation of strategies for the overall management of an investigation.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to resource and case management, investigation processes and techniques, and codes of conduct.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy, making independent decisions and accessing support from a broad range of services. The individual would be required to possess strong decision making and problem solving skills, planning abilities and capabilities for continually monitoring changing environments and requirements. The individual would work on complex tasks requiring strong adaptability across a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Investigation
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: Develop investigation plans
  • Conduct initial assessments to determine if investigations are required.
  • Define investigation objectives to provide operational focus and preferred outcomes.
  • Analyse information to identify potential investigation directions.
  • Identify avenues of enquiry to advance investigations.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify investigation opportunities and limitations.
  • Prepare investigation plans to provide direction to investigations and define responsibilities of stakeholders.
  • Prioritise investigatory phases, methods and activities to inform sequence of operations.
  • Establish communication channels with stakeholders to facilitate flow of information.
  • Facilitate recording of information using jurisdictional information management systems.
  • Implement investigation plan to achieve investigation objectives.
       
Element: Coordinate resources
  • Assess and secure resources available to undertake investigation activities.
  • Formulate contingency plans to address potential resource limitations.
  • Manage resource usage to achieve investigation objectives.
       
Element: Review investigations
  • Assess investigation plans continually in order to adjust to changing circumstances and requirements.
  • Examine investigation to ensure adherence to jurisdictional policies and procedures.
  • Finalise the investigation.
  • Compare investigation outcomes against objectives of the investigation plan.
  • Disseminate review outcomes to inform future improvements in investigations.
       
Element: Develop investigation plans
  • Conduct initial assessments to determine if investigations are required.
  • Define investigation objectives to provide operational focus and preferred outcomes.
  • Analyse information to identify potential investigation directions.
  • Identify avenues of enquiry to advance investigations.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify investigation opportunities and limitations.
  • Prepare investigation plans to provide direction to investigations and define responsibilities of stakeholders.
  • Prioritise investigatory phases, methods and activities to inform sequence of operations.
  • Establish communication channels with stakeholders to facilitate flow of information.
  • Facilitate recording of information using jurisdictional information management systems.
  • Implement investigation plan to achieve investigation objectives.
       
Element: Coordinate resources
  • Assess and secure resources available to undertake investigation activities.
  • Formulate contingency plans to address potential resource limitations.
  • Manage resource usage to achieve investigation objectives.
       
Element: Review investigations
  • Assess investigation plans continually in order to adjust to changing circumstances and requirements.
  • Examine investigation to ensure adherence to jurisdictional policies and procedures.
  • Finalise the investigation.
  • Compare investigation outcomes against objectives of the investigation plan.
  • Disseminate review outcomes to inform future improvements in investigations.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Develop investigation plans

1.1 Conduct initial assessments to determine if investigations are required.

1.2 Define investigation objectives to provide operational focus and preferred outcomes.

1.3 Analyse information to identify potential investigation directions.

1.4 Identify avenues of enquiry to advance investigations.

1.5 Conduct risk assessments to identify investigation opportunities and limitations.

1.6 Prepare investigation plans to provide direction to investigations and define responsibilities of stakeholders.

1.7 Prioritise investigatory phases, methods and activities to inform sequence of operations.

1.8 Establish communication channels with stakeholders to facilitate flow of information.

1.9 Facilitate recording of information using jurisdictional information management systems.

1.10 Implement investigation plan to achieve investigation objectives.

2. Coordinate resources

2.1 Assess and secure resources available to undertake investigation activities.

2.2 Formulate contingency plans to address potential resource limitations.

2.3 Manage resource usage to achieve investigation objectives.

3. Review investigations

3.1 Assess investigation plans continually in order to adjust to changing circumstances and requirements.

3.2 Examine investigation to ensure adherence to jurisdictional policies and procedures.

3.3 Finalise the investigation.

3.4 Compare investigation outcomes against objectives of the investigation plan.

3.5 Disseminate review outcomes to inform future improvements in investigations.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

conducting assessment of incident or issue to determine whether investigation is necessary

identifying and selecting investigation methods and techniques

sequencing activities and phases to guide implementation of investigation plan

communicating investigation plan and outcome in writing and orally

identifying and managing financial, human and physical resources

formulating security plan to address security requirements of the investigation, resources, security of exhibits

developing and implementing case management system

communicating with stakeholders to facilitate investigation

demonstrating flexibility and adaptability by adjusting investigation plan

reviewing procedures and outcomes for quality assurance purposes

report writing

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

jurisdictional policies and procedures related to conduct of investigations

legislation that impacts upon conduct of investigations

resources available to support the investigation

court procedures and evidentiary requirements

government and policy environments within that operations will be managed

investigation principles and case management systems

jurisdictional operational, corporate and strategic plans

security issues and classifications

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Develop investigation plans

1.1 Conduct initial assessments to determine if investigations are required.

1.2 Define investigation objectives to provide operational focus and preferred outcomes.

1.3 Analyse information to identify potential investigation directions.

1.4 Identify avenues of enquiry to advance investigations.

1.5 Conduct risk assessments to identify investigation opportunities and limitations.

1.6 Prepare investigation plans to provide direction to investigations and define responsibilities of stakeholders.

1.7 Prioritise investigatory phases, methods and activities to inform sequence of operations.

1.8 Establish communication channels with stakeholders to facilitate flow of information.

1.9 Facilitate recording of information using jurisdictional information management systems.

1.10 Implement investigation plan to achieve investigation objectives.

2. Coordinate resources

2.1 Assess and secure resources available to undertake investigation activities.

2.2 Formulate contingency plans to address potential resource limitations.

2.3 Manage resource usage to achieve investigation objectives.

3. Review investigations

3.1 Assess investigation plans continually in order to adjust to changing circumstances and requirements.

3.2 Examine investigation to ensure adherence to jurisdictional policies and procedures.

3.3 Finalise the investigation.

3.4 Compare investigation outcomes against objectives of the investigation plan.

3.5 Disseminate review outcomes to inform future improvements in investigations.

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
Conduct initial assessments to determine if investigations are required. 
Define investigation objectives to provide operational focus and preferred outcomes. 
Analyse information to identify potential investigation directions. 
Identify avenues of enquiry to advance investigations. 
Conduct risk assessments to identify investigation opportunities and limitations. 
Prepare investigation plans to provide direction to investigations and define responsibilities of stakeholders. 
Prioritise investigatory phases, methods and activities to inform sequence of operations. 
Establish communication channels with stakeholders to facilitate flow of information. 
Facilitate recording of information using jurisdictional information management systems. 
Implement investigation plan to achieve investigation objectives. 
Assess and secure resources available to undertake investigation activities. 
Formulate contingency plans to address potential resource limitations. 
Manage resource usage to achieve investigation objectives. 
Assess investigation plans continually in order to adjust to changing circumstances and requirements. 
Examine investigation to ensure adherence to jurisdictional policies and procedures. 
Finalise the investigation. 
Compare investigation outcomes against objectives of the investigation plan. 
Disseminate review outcomes to inform future improvements in investigations. 
Conduct initial assessments to determine if investigations are required. 
Define investigation objectives to provide operational focus and preferred outcomes. 
Analyse information to identify potential investigation directions. 
Identify avenues of enquiry to advance investigations. 
Conduct risk assessments to identify investigation opportunities and limitations. 
Prepare investigation plans to provide direction to investigations and define responsibilities of stakeholders. 
Prioritise investigatory phases, methods and activities to inform sequence of operations. 
Establish communication channels with stakeholders to facilitate flow of information. 
Facilitate recording of information using jurisdictional information management systems. 
Implement investigation plan to achieve investigation objectives. 
Assess and secure resources available to undertake investigation activities. 
Formulate contingency plans to address potential resource limitations. 
Manage resource usage to achieve investigation objectives. 
Assess investigation plans continually in order to adjust to changing circumstances and requirements. 
Examine investigation to ensure adherence to jurisdictional policies and procedures. 
Finalise the investigation. 
Compare investigation outcomes against objectives of the investigation plan. 
Disseminate review outcomes to inform future improvements in investigations. 

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