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

PUAOPE001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage the investigation function at an incident

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAOPE001 - Manage the investigation function at an incident
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct investigations initiated during an incident.Investigation officers may be required to liaise with police and enforcement agencies in relation to criminal or coronial matters; preserve and examine scenes; protect, collect and manage evidence and/or exhibits; identify and interview witnessesand manage information related to an incident.An individual performing this role has the title of investigation officer and is delegated responsibility by the Incident Controller or Operations Officer.The investigation function is generally carried out by an investigation unit within the operations section. If the Incident Controller determines the need to expand the investigation unit into a functional section, then it will become an investigation section reporting directly to the Incident Controller.Investigations initiated during an incident may continue after the resolution of the incident.Authorisation to perform this role is subject to organisational policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this 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 Operations
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: Establish investigation sectionorunit
  • Initial briefing for the incident is sought and obtained from the Incident Controller or Operations Officer where the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed
       
Element: Investigation section or unit objectives and tasks are identified
       
Element: Appropriate investigation section or unit structure is developed and resources are identified and obtained
       
Element: Appropriate investigation section or unit is established, tasks are delegated and briefings are given to delegated personnel
       
Element: Safe work practices and health and welfare arrangements for work area are implemented and monitored
       
Element: Manage investigation sectionorunit
  • Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and investigation requirements
       
Element: Workload, progress and performance of investigation section or unit is monitored and managed
       
Element: Investigation section or unit meetings are conducted, as required
       
Element: Information flow within the incident management team and with identified external organisations, is established and maintained
       
Element: Investigation section or unit plan is developed and implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Maps and schematic plans are produced or obtained to meet investigation requirements
       
Element: Arrangements are made for a log and/or record of activities and decisions to be kept and maintained
       
Element: Undertake investigation activities at an incident
  • Incident investigation requirements are obtained from Incident Controller or Operations Officer
       
Element: Intelligence and information for the incident investigation is gathered and analysed
       
Element: Potential connections to other investigations are identified
       
Element: Security plan is formulated to address investigation’s requirements
       
Element: Investigators are briefed on the investigation plan, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Investigation progress is monitored and amended, as required
       
Element: Liaison with Planning or Information Officer to obtain intelligence and information is undertaken, as required
       
Element: Potential conflict between incident operations and investigative requirements is addressed through liaison with incident management team members
       
Element: Ethical standards are applied throughout the conduct of the investigation
       
Element: Local knowledge and information is sought, where appropriate
       
Element: Monitor and review investigation activities
  • Allocation and performance of resources is monitored and reviewed
       
Element: Briefings and debriefings are conducted
       
Element: Post incident analysis is initiated and/or participated in
       
Element: Conclude investigation
  • Continuity of investigation activities is maintained throughout the process of demobilisation of incident structure
       
Element: Investigation conclusions are documented in accordance with organisational procedures and investigation plan requirements
       
Element: Investigation reports are produced and communicated, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Documentation is completed and investigation evidence collected is stored securely
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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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
Initial briefing for the incident is sought and obtained from the Incident Controller or Operations Officer where the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed 
 
 
 
 
Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and investigation requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incident investigation requirements are obtained from Incident Controller or Operations Officer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allocation and performance of resources is monitored and reviewed 
 
 
Continuity of investigation activities is maintained throughout the process of demobilisation of incident structure 
 
 
 

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