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

PSPINV002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct an investigation

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPINV002 - Conduct an investigation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to conduct an investigation under commonwealth and/or jurisdictional law, in accordance with an established investigation plan. It includes gathering and managing evidence, identifying persons of interest, reviewing and reporting on progress and briefing/debriefing relevant personnel.This unit applies to those working in a range of regulatory work environments.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 WHS and environment in the context of investigations.Those undertaking this unit would work independently using support from a range of established resources to perform complex tasks in a range of contexts, including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable.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.

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when initiating investigations.

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: Locate and record information sources
  • Identify subjects and suspects involved in the matter under investigation and record details.
  • Obtain or verify authority to search, involving other organisations where necessary.
  • Collect and analyse information relevant to the investigation.
  • Identify and locate persons relevant to the investigation and eliminate persons who are not.
  • Access expert skills and knowledge when necessary to further assist staff in areas where they cannot, or are not authorised, to act.
  • Anticipate likely defences and include evidence to counter these.
       
Element: Collect and manage information and exhibits
  • Collect, label, record and preserve identified and/or corroboratory evidence for later use in proceedings.
  • Identify, secure and manage evidence from incoming information.
  • Maintain continuity, security and integrity of exhibits.
  • Handle, record, store and dispose of exhibits.
       
Element: Review and adjust investigation process
  • Monitor and review evidence collection to address gaps and inadequacies.
  • Conduct briefings and debriefings of all relevant personnel.
  • Conduct investigation with sufficient flexibility to allow for contingencies, modify process of investigation and implement solutions where practicable.
       
Element: Locate and record information sources
  • Identify subjects and suspects involved in the matter under investigation and record details.
  • Obtain or verify authority to search, involving other organisations where necessary.
  • Collect and analyse information relevant to the investigation.
  • Identify and locate persons relevant to the investigation and eliminate persons who are not.
  • Access expert skills and knowledge when necessary to further assist staff in areas where they cannot, or are not authorised, to act.
  • Anticipate likely defences and include evidence to counter these.
       
Element: Collect and manage information and exhibits
  • Collect, label, record and preserve identified and/or corroboratory evidence for later use in proceedings.
  • Identify, secure and manage evidence from incoming information.
  • Maintain continuity, security and integrity of exhibits.
  • Handle, record, store and dispose of exhibits.
       
Element: Review and adjust investigation process
  • Monitor and review evidence collection to address gaps and inadequacies.
  • Conduct briefings and debriefings of all relevant personnel.
  • Conduct investigation with sufficient flexibility to allow for contingencies, modify process of investigation and implement solutions where practicable.
       


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. Locate and record information sources

1.1 Identify subjects and suspects involved in the matter under investigation and record details.

1.2 Obtain or verify authority to search, involving other organisations where necessary.

1.3 Collect and analyse information relevant to the investigation.

1.4 Identify and locate persons relevant to the investigation and eliminate persons who are not.

1.5 Access expert skills and knowledge when necessary to further assist staff in areas where they cannot, or are not authorised, to act.

1.6 Anticipate likely defences and include evidence to counter these.

2. Collect and manage information and exhibits

2.1 Collect, label, record and preserve identified and/or corroboratory evidence for later use in proceedings.

2.2 Identify, secure and manage evidence from incoming information.

2.3 Maintain continuity, security and integrity of exhibits.

2.4 Handle, record, store and dispose of exhibits.

3. Review and adjust investigation process

3.1 Monitor and review evidence collection to address gaps and inadequacies.

3.2 Conduct briefings and debriefings of all relevant personnel.

3.3 Conduct investigation with sufficient flexibility to allow for contingencies, modify process of investigation and implement solutions where practicable.

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 two occasions.

organising and problem-solving

liaising and negotiating

communicating with people from diverse backgrounds

making comparisons and exercising judgment about facts in written materials

writing reports using formal structures and language

collecting, labelling, recording and preserving identified and/or corroboratory evidence for later use in proceedings according to exhibit management principles, continuity of possession, legislation and standards

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.

rules of evidence and legislation relevant to the jurisdiction

legislation dealing with offence/s under investigation

document management systems

exhibit management principles

organisational policies, guidelines and regulations

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

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

Submission Requirements

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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. Locate and record information sources

1.1 Identify subjects and suspects involved in the matter under investigation and record details.

1.2 Obtain or verify authority to search, involving other organisations where necessary.

1.3 Collect and analyse information relevant to the investigation.

1.4 Identify and locate persons relevant to the investigation and eliminate persons who are not.

1.5 Access expert skills and knowledge when necessary to further assist staff in areas where they cannot, or are not authorised, to act.

1.6 Anticipate likely defences and include evidence to counter these.

2. Collect and manage information and exhibits

2.1 Collect, label, record and preserve identified and/or corroboratory evidence for later use in proceedings.

2.2 Identify, secure and manage evidence from incoming information.

2.3 Maintain continuity, security and integrity of exhibits.

2.4 Handle, record, store and dispose of exhibits.

3. Review and adjust investigation process

3.1 Monitor and review evidence collection to address gaps and inadequacies.

3.2 Conduct briefings and debriefings of all relevant personnel.

3.3 Conduct investigation with sufficient flexibility to allow for contingencies, modify process of investigation and implement solutions where practicable.

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
Identify subjects and suspects involved in the matter under investigation and record details. 
Obtain or verify authority to search, involving other organisations where necessary. 
Collect and analyse information relevant to the investigation. 
Identify and locate persons relevant to the investigation and eliminate persons who are not. 
Access expert skills and knowledge when necessary to further assist staff in areas where they cannot, or are not authorised, to act. 
Anticipate likely defences and include evidence to counter these. 
Collect, label, record and preserve identified and/or corroboratory evidence for later use in proceedings. 
Identify, secure and manage evidence from incoming information. 
Maintain continuity, security and integrity of exhibits. 
Handle, record, store and dispose of exhibits. 
Monitor and review evidence collection to address gaps and inadequacies. 
Conduct briefings and debriefings of all relevant personnel. 
Conduct investigation with sufficient flexibility to allow for contingencies, modify process of investigation and implement solutions where practicable. 
Identify subjects and suspects involved in the matter under investigation and record details. 
Obtain or verify authority to search, involving other organisations where necessary. 
Collect and analyse information relevant to the investigation. 
Identify and locate persons relevant to the investigation and eliminate persons who are not. 
Access expert skills and knowledge when necessary to further assist staff in areas where they cannot, or are not authorised, to act. 
Anticipate likely defences and include evidence to counter these. 
Collect, label, record and preserve identified and/or corroboratory evidence for later use in proceedings. 
Identify, secure and manage evidence from incoming information. 
Maintain continuity, security and integrity of exhibits. 
Handle, record, store and dispose of exhibits. 
Monitor and review evidence collection to address gaps and inadequacies. 
Conduct briefings and debriefings of all relevant personnel. 
Conduct investigation with sufficient flexibility to allow for contingencies, modify process of investigation and implement solutions where practicable. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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