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

POLINV002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct police investigations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLINV002 - Conduct police investigations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to complete police investigation processes in accordance with investigation plans, including managing information, adapting to changing circumstances, identifying people relevant to the investigation, and developing profiles.This unit applies to those working as police officers, generally in an investigation role, in responding to offences against persons, property and associated public order issues.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 investigation processes, case management, and codes of conduct.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy, making independent decisions and accessing support from a broad range of services. They would be required to possess strong decision making, analytical and problem solving skills, leadership abilities and robust communicative competence. The individual would work on sophisticated tasks requiring strong adaptability across a broad range of both familiar and/or 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.

Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.

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: Manage investigation information
  • Organise information using jurisdictional information management systems.
  • Collect information using information collection methods.
  • Assess information for reliability and relevance to investigation.
  • Analyse information to progress the investigation in accordance with investigation plan.
  • Evaluate information to determine evidentiary and investigative value.
  • Record information to comply with security and evidentiary requirements.
  • Record critical decisions to account for investigation activities.
       
Element: Conduct investigations in accordance with investigation plan
  • Compile investigation documentation to provide an ongoing reference for stakeholders.
  • Evaluate investigation direction to support objectives of the investigation.
  • Assess information in terms of impact on investigation activities and direction.
  • Adjust investigation activities and direction of investigation to respond to changing circumstances and requirements.
  • Conduct briefings/debriefings with stakeholders for information sharing purposes.
  • Pursue identified avenues of enquiry in accordance with identified resource allocation.
  • Develop alternative directions for investigation when existing avenues of enquiry have been exhausted.
       
Element: Identify persons relevant to investigations
  • Identify, trace, implicate and eliminate persons relevant to investigations.
  • Evaluate avenues of inquiry to support the identification of witnesses and suspects.
  • Gather evidence and intelligence by interviewing persons related to investigations.
       
Element: Manage profiles
  • Build and assess profiles by continually capturing information and intelligence about persons relevant to investigations.
  • Identify techniques and resources required to capture further information/intelligence on persons relevant to investigations.
  • Secure additional resources to continue to build profile(s) of persons relevant to investigations.
  • Conduct risk assessments of persons relevant to investigation on a continual basis.
  • Inform stakeholders of profiles relevant to investigations.
       
Element: Facilitate the confiscation of assets
  • Analyse information to identify assets for confiscation.
  • Develop plan to facilitate asset confiscation operation.
  • Prepare information and documentation to support confiscation of assets.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to inform them of information, changing circumstances and requirements.
       
Element: Manage investigation information
  • Organise information using jurisdictional information management systems.
  • Collect information using information collection methods.
  • Assess information for reliability and relevance to investigation.
  • Analyse information to progress the investigation in accordance with investigation plan.
  • Evaluate information to determine evidentiary and investigative value.
  • Record information to comply with security and evidentiary requirements.
  • Record critical decisions to account for investigation activities.
       
Element: Conduct investigations in accordance with investigation plan
  • Compile investigation documentation to provide an ongoing reference for stakeholders.
  • Evaluate investigation direction to support objectives of the investigation.
  • Assess information in terms of impact on investigation activities and direction.
  • Adjust investigation activities and direction of investigation to respond to changing circumstances and requirements.
  • Conduct briefings/debriefings with stakeholders for information sharing purposes.
  • Pursue identified avenues of enquiry in accordance with identified resource allocation.
  • Develop alternative directions for investigation when existing avenues of enquiry have been exhausted.
       
Element: Identify persons relevant to investigations
  • Identify, trace, implicate and eliminate persons relevant to investigations.
  • Evaluate avenues of inquiry to support the identification of witnesses and suspects.
  • Gather evidence and intelligence by interviewing persons related to investigations.
       
Element: Manage profiles
  • Build and assess profiles by continually capturing information and intelligence about persons relevant to investigations.
  • Identify techniques and resources required to capture further information/intelligence on persons relevant to investigations.
  • Secure additional resources to continue to build profile(s) of persons relevant to investigations.
  • Conduct risk assessments of persons relevant to investigation on a continual basis.
  • Inform stakeholders of profiles relevant to investigations.
       
Element: Facilitate the confiscation of assets
  • Analyse information to identify assets for confiscation.
  • Develop plan to facilitate asset confiscation operation.
  • Prepare information and documentation to support confiscation of assets.
  • Communicate with stakeholders to inform them of information, changing circumstances and requirements.
       


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.

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. Manage investigation information

1.1 Organise information using jurisdictional information management systems.

1.2 Collect information using information collection methods.

1.3 Assess information for reliability and relevance to investigation.

1.4 Analyse information to progress the investigation in accordance with investigation plan.

1.5 Evaluate information to determine evidentiary and investigative value.

1.6 Record information to comply with security and evidentiary requirements.

1.7 Record critical decisions to account for investigation activities.

2. Conduct investigations in accordance with investigation plan

2.1 Compile investigation documentation to provide an ongoing reference for stakeholders.

2.2 Evaluate investigation direction to support objectives of the investigation.

2.3 Assess information in terms of impact on investigation activities and direction.

2.4 Adjust investigation activities and direction of investigation to respond to changing circumstances and requirements.

2.5 Conduct briefings/debriefings with stakeholders for information sharing purposes.

2.6 Pursue identified avenues of enquiry in accordance with identified resource allocation.

2.7 Develop alternative directions for investigation when existing avenues of enquiry have been exhausted.

3. Identify persons relevant to investigations

3.1 Identify, trace, implicate and eliminate persons relevant to investigations.

3.2 Evaluate avenues of inquiry to support the identification of witnesses and suspects.

3.3 Gather evidence and intelligence by interviewing persons related to investigations.

4. Manage profiles

4.1 Build and assess profiles by continually capturing information and intelligence about persons relevant to investigations.

4.2 Identify techniques and resources required to capture further information/intelligence on persons relevant to investigations.

4.3 Secure additional resources to continue to build profile(s) of persons relevant to investigations.

4.4 Conduct risk assessments of persons relevant to investigation on a continual basis.

4.5 Inform stakeholders of profiles relevant to investigations.

5. Facilitate the confiscation of assets

5.1 Analyse information to identify assets for confiscation.

5.2 Develop plan to facilitate asset confiscation operation.

5.3 Prepare information and documentation to support confiscation of assets.

5.4 Communicate with stakeholders to inform them of information, changing circumstances and requirements.

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.

managing information to improve retrieval and access, control releases, and comply with security/evidentiary requirements

evaluating information for relevance, reliability and value

applying analytical techniques, including logical thinking processes and reasoning, to identify and select avenues of inquiry

monitoring incoming information and progress of investigation to adjust activities and direction

communicating with stakeholders, both in written form and verbally

applying investigation methods and skills to collect information

conducting investigative interviews

establishing resource parameters and managing resources to conduct investigative actions

preparing profiles for persons whom are known and unknown

developing recommendations to inform relevant stakeholders

preparing and submitting documents

interpreting legislation applicable to asset confiscation

identifying opportunities for asset confiscation in line with operational objectives

assisting in the development of an asset confiscation plan, including storage/maintenance, roles and responsibilities, and required documentation

engaging with specialist areas to facilitate the seizure and management of material and assets

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.

resources available to support the investigation

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

legislation relevant to investigation processes and asset confiscation

court procedures and evidentiary requirements

ethics, professionalism and cultural diversity

government and policy environments within which investigations will be conducted

investigation principles and the range of investigation techniques

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

methods and process for subject/suspect identification and profiling

capabilities, powers and authorities of external services and agencies

security issues and classifications

emerging technology and impact on nature of crime

changing criminal behaviour, MO (modi operandi) and emerging crimes

critical decision making processes

covert strategies

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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. Manage investigation information

1.1 Organise information using jurisdictional information management systems.

1.2 Collect information using information collection methods.

1.3 Assess information for reliability and relevance to investigation.

1.4 Analyse information to progress the investigation in accordance with investigation plan.

1.5 Evaluate information to determine evidentiary and investigative value.

1.6 Record information to comply with security and evidentiary requirements.

1.7 Record critical decisions to account for investigation activities.

2. Conduct investigations in accordance with investigation plan

2.1 Compile investigation documentation to provide an ongoing reference for stakeholders.

2.2 Evaluate investigation direction to support objectives of the investigation.

2.3 Assess information in terms of impact on investigation activities and direction.

2.4 Adjust investigation activities and direction of investigation to respond to changing circumstances and requirements.

2.5 Conduct briefings/debriefings with stakeholders for information sharing purposes.

2.6 Pursue identified avenues of enquiry in accordance with identified resource allocation.

2.7 Develop alternative directions for investigation when existing avenues of enquiry have been exhausted.

3. Identify persons relevant to investigations

3.1 Identify, trace, implicate and eliminate persons relevant to investigations.

3.2 Evaluate avenues of inquiry to support the identification of witnesses and suspects.

3.3 Gather evidence and intelligence by interviewing persons related to investigations.

4. Manage profiles

4.1 Build and assess profiles by continually capturing information and intelligence about persons relevant to investigations.

4.2 Identify techniques and resources required to capture further information/intelligence on persons relevant to investigations.

4.3 Secure additional resources to continue to build profile(s) of persons relevant to investigations.

4.4 Conduct risk assessments of persons relevant to investigation on a continual basis.

4.5 Inform stakeholders of profiles relevant to investigations.

5. Facilitate the confiscation of assets

5.1 Analyse information to identify assets for confiscation.

5.2 Develop plan to facilitate asset confiscation operation.

5.3 Prepare information and documentation to support confiscation of assets.

5.4 Communicate with stakeholders to inform them of information, changing circumstances and requirements.

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
Organise information using jurisdictional information management systems. 
Collect information using information collection methods. 
Assess information for reliability and relevance to investigation. 
Analyse information to progress the investigation in accordance with investigation plan. 
Evaluate information to determine evidentiary and investigative value. 
Record information to comply with security and evidentiary requirements. 
Record critical decisions to account for investigation activities. 
Compile investigation documentation to provide an ongoing reference for stakeholders. 
Evaluate investigation direction to support objectives of the investigation. 
Assess information in terms of impact on investigation activities and direction. 
Adjust investigation activities and direction of investigation to respond to changing circumstances and requirements. 
Conduct briefings/debriefings with stakeholders for information sharing purposes. 
Pursue identified avenues of enquiry in accordance with identified resource allocation. 
Develop alternative directions for investigation when existing avenues of enquiry have been exhausted. 
Identify, trace, implicate and eliminate persons relevant to investigations. 
Evaluate avenues of inquiry to support the identification of witnesses and suspects. 
Gather evidence and intelligence by interviewing persons related to investigations. 
Build and assess profiles by continually capturing information and intelligence about persons relevant to investigations. 
Identify techniques and resources required to capture further information/intelligence on persons relevant to investigations. 
Secure additional resources to continue to build profile(s) of persons relevant to investigations. 
Conduct risk assessments of persons relevant to investigation on a continual basis. 
Inform stakeholders of profiles relevant to investigations. 
Analyse information to identify assets for confiscation. 
Develop plan to facilitate asset confiscation operation. 
Prepare information and documentation to support confiscation of assets. 
Communicate with stakeholders to inform them of information, changing circumstances and requirements. 
Organise information using jurisdictional information management systems. 
Collect information using information collection methods. 
Assess information for reliability and relevance to investigation. 
Analyse information to progress the investigation in accordance with investigation plan. 
Evaluate information to determine evidentiary and investigative value. 
Record information to comply with security and evidentiary requirements. 
Record critical decisions to account for investigation activities. 
Compile investigation documentation to provide an ongoing reference for stakeholders. 
Evaluate investigation direction to support objectives of the investigation. 
Assess information in terms of impact on investigation activities and direction. 
Adjust investigation activities and direction of investigation to respond to changing circumstances and requirements. 
Conduct briefings/debriefings with stakeholders for information sharing purposes. 
Pursue identified avenues of enquiry in accordance with identified resource allocation. 
Develop alternative directions for investigation when existing avenues of enquiry have been exhausted. 
Identify, trace, implicate and eliminate persons relevant to investigations. 
Evaluate avenues of inquiry to support the identification of witnesses and suspects. 
Gather evidence and intelligence by interviewing persons related to investigations. 
Build and assess profiles by continually capturing information and intelligence about persons relevant to investigations. 
Identify techniques and resources required to capture further information/intelligence on persons relevant to investigations. 
Secure additional resources to continue to build profile(s) of persons relevant to investigations. 
Conduct risk assessments of persons relevant to investigation on a continual basis. 
Inform stakeholders of profiles relevant to investigations. 
Analyse information to identify assets for confiscation. 
Develop plan to facilitate asset confiscation operation. 
Prepare information and documentation to support confiscation of assets. 
Communicate with stakeholders to inform them of information, changing circumstances and requirements. 

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