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

PSPREG508 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Review and evaluate investigations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPREG508 - Review and evaluate investigations
Description This unit covers the competency to plan, document and allocate resources to manage and review investigations effectively, in accordance with commonwealth and/or jurisdictional law policy and procedures.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to people required to manage investigations. It involves planning and implementing strategies for the overall management of an investigation including establishing investigation aims/objectives, assessing risks and security, allocating tasks, selecting appropriate investigation methods and communication strategies, and establishing a case management system. It also requires the management of resources and information/records throughout the investigation and the review of outcomes to inform practice improvements.The work outlined in this unit would typically be undertaken by personnel involved in a designated investigation role.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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: Monitor investigation progress
  • The progress of the investigation is regularly monitored to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met.
  • Deficiencies and areas requiring further action are identified and addressed.
  • Feedback on the progress of the investigation is regularly communicated to relevant personnel, management, clients and stakeholders.
       
Element: Assess, record and report on investigation status
  • The investigation is regularly assessed against competing investigations/demands to determine priorities and monitor resource and budgetary expenditure.
  • The investigation is strategically assessed at regular intervals to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints.
  • Critical decisions regarding the investigation are recorded and reported to relevant personnel.
       
Element: Evaluate and document recommendations
  • Organisational responsibilities for resource/budgetary allocations are monitored and reviewed to facilitate achievement of objectives.
  • Communication and coordination between relevant parties is evaluated and modified where required.
  • Tasks are reviewed and modified as required.
  • Recommendations arising from review are documented and forwarded to relevant managers, clients and stakeholders.
       


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 specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Overview of evidence requirements

It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in applying the process of continuous reviews and assessment of investigations to achieve planned and reviewed priorities

Resources required to carry out assessment

No special resources required.

Where and how to assess evidence

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, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

observation

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments, in order to ensure that the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.

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.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skill requirements

oral communication and liaison skills (listening, establishing rapport, public relations, negotiation, conflict resolution, feedback)

written communication in preparing investigation plans, tactical plans, resource bids etc.

managing the organisation’s computer and/or manual information management system

ability to conduct investigations

organisation and planning skills, in particular the skills to coordinate crucial and diverse clients, law enforcement providers and stakeholders

resource management including budgetary, human and physical resources and allocation/access

reasoning and logical analysis, problem solving and decision making

high level presentations

Knowledge requirements

the broad law enforcement context and the criminal justice system

organisation’s corporate goals and objectives

legislation relevant to the jurisdiction/s involved in the investigation

jurisdictional and organisational requirements of agencies, clients, and stakeholder

organisation's operational priorities

macro environmental impact upon investigations of serious crime, including government, policy, political, and community interests

access and deployment mechanisms to ensure optimal economy and efficiency in the use of human, physical and financial resources

opportunities, risks and constraint assessment which may hamper the investigation

decision making processes and organisational chain of command

evaluation and auditing processes

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Deficiencies in the investigation may occur because of:

budgetary/resource constraints

legal obligations

organisational policy requirements

Deficiencies and the remedial actions undertaken by the manager should be documented in the plan as the investigation progresses

Clients may include:

the persons or organisations requesting investigations proceed on their behalf and be:

internal

external

individuals

groups

from various levels of management or an investigative group

Stakeholders are:

other people or organisations (not being the client) who may legitimately have an interest in the progress and results of the investigation

stakeholders may be internal or external

Strategic assessment involves:

identification of emerging issues

time frames

budgetary/resource/legal constraints

new methodologies for analysis of impact on investigation

Critical decisions may be influenced by:

financial and physical constraints

available resources

legal limitations

re-focus of organisational priorities

Decisions to terminate, re-prioritise, or change the focus of the investigation may be required as a result of the strategic assessment and should be documented in the investigation plan

Relevant personnel may include:

those persons who can contribute to the investigation such as support services and technical services

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
The progress of the investigation is regularly monitored to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met. 
Deficiencies and areas requiring further action are identified and addressed. 
Feedback on the progress of the investigation is regularly communicated to relevant personnel, management, clients and stakeholders. 
The investigation is regularly assessed against competing investigations/demands to determine priorities and monitor resource and budgetary expenditure. 
The investigation is strategically assessed at regular intervals to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints. 
Critical decisions regarding the investigation are recorded and reported to relevant personnel. 
Organisational responsibilities for resource/budgetary allocations are monitored and reviewed to facilitate achievement of objectives. 
Communication and coordination between relevant parties is evaluated and modified where required. 
Tasks are reviewed and modified as required. 
Recommendations arising from review are documented and forwarded to relevant managers, clients and stakeholders. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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