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

POLINV011 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct investigative interviews

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency POLINV011 - Conduct investigative interviews
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to conduct investigative interviews with diverse participants, including the planning, conducting and recording of interviews and undertaking the post-interview process. This unit applies to those working as police officers, generally in a designated investigation role, to obtain complete, accurate and reliable information related to investigations.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 interview techniques, recording processes and codes of conduct.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate strong autonomy, accessing and evaluating support from a broad range of services. They would be required to possess strong decision making and problem-solving skills, investigative interviewing abilities and robust interpersonal skills. They also require complex task organisation and analysis skills in broad and 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.
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: Plan interviews
  • Select interview approach in accordance with purpose of interview and individual being interviewed
  • Analyse information and exhibits relevant to the interview to inform interview plan
  • Identify elements of offences and defences to inform interview plan
  • Identify evidence, exhibits and resources required to conduct interview
  • Draft interview plan to achieve investigative objectives
       
Element: Conduct interview
  • Brief stakeholders on roles and responsibilities during interview
  • Implement interview plan in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures
  • Assess information obtained continually to identify impact on interview and investigation
  • Manage exhibits to support interview process and ensure continuity and integrity of evidence
  • Confirm information gathered during interviews with interviewees to ensure accurate understanding
  • Record characteristics, responses and behaviour of interviewees during interviews
  • Adjust recording method in accordance with changing circumstances and factors
       
Element: Analyse information and exhibits relevant to the interview to inform interview plan
       
Element: Identify evidence, exhibits and resources required to conduct interview
       
Element: Draft interview plan to achieve investigative objectives
  • Brief stakeholders on roles and responsibilities during interview
       
Element: Implement interview plan in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures
       
Element: Assess information obtained continually to identify impact on interview and investigation
       
Element: Manage exhibits to support interview process and ensure continuity and integrity of evidence
       
Element: Confirm information gathered during interviews with interviewees to ensure accurate understanding
       
Element: Record characteristics, responses and behaviour of interviewees during interviews
       
Element: Adjust recording method in accordance with changing circumstances and factors
       
Element: Use interview techniques
  • Establish rapport with interviewees to facilitate flow of information
       
Element: Employ a range of interview techniques and communication methods to engage interviewees
       
Element: Modify interview strategies to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements
       
Element: Negate defences raised during interviews
       
Element: Engage internal/specialist resources to support interview process, as required
       
Element: Undertake post-interview process
  • Record interview information for storage and archiving purposes
       
Element: Review interview conducted for quality assurance purposes
       
Element: Evaluate interview information to progress the investigation
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select interview approach in accordance with purpose of interview and individual being interviewed 
Analyse information and exhibits relevant to the interview to inform interview plan 
Identify elements of offences and defences to inform interview plan 
Identify evidence, exhibits and resources required to conduct interview 
Draft interview plan to achieve investigative objectives 
Brief stakeholders on roles and responsibilities during interview 
Implement interview plan in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures 
Assess information obtained continually to identify impact on interview and investigation 
Manage exhibits to support interview process and ensure continuity and integrity of evidence 
Confirm information gathered during interviews with interviewees to ensure accurate understanding 
Record characteristics, responses and behaviour of interviewees during interviews 
Adjust recording method in accordance with changing circumstances and factors 
 
 
Brief stakeholders on roles and responsibilities during interview 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Establish rapport with interviewees to facilitate flow of information 
 
 
 
 
Record interview information for storage and archiving purposes 
 
 

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