This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and lead counter-surveillance operations. This unit of competency will be used by specialist intelligence workers operating in a hostile surveillance environment as a team leader.

It includes planning, conducting and finalising counter-surveillance activity.

This unit applies to Defence intelligence operatives although it could apply to any personnel working in this field.

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.

Persons undertaking this unit work independently or as part of a team, and perform complex tasks in unfamiliar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan counter-surveillance activity

1.1

Confirm instructions to conduct activity with supervisor

1.2

Identify resource availability, serviceability and constraints

1.3

Analyse situation, terrain and threat forces to determine operational risk

1.4

Conduct reconnaissance of operational area to inform planning process

1.5

Conduct research to inform planning process

1.6

Develop a counter-surveillance plan in accordance with operational procedures

1.7

Prepare counter-surveillance orders and deliver to team members

1.8

Conduct rehearsals in accordance with operational procedures

1.9

Confirm and monitor competence of team members

1.10

Liaise with outside agencies, as required

1.11

Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in accordance with operational procedures

2

Conduct counter-surveillance activity

2.1

Direct and supervise counter-surveillance team in accordance with counter-surveillance plan

2.2

Recognise and respond to situations that require quick and decisive responses in accordance with operational requirements and procedures

2.3

Complete counter-surveillance tasks in accordance with counter-surveillance plan

2.4

Organise and direct support from outside agencies, as required

2.5

Provide technical advice to identified stakeholders in accordance with counter-surveillance plan

3

Finalise counter-surveillance activity

3.1

Provide information gained during activity to identified stakeholders in a timely manner

3.2

Complete counter-surveillance documentation in accordance with operational procedures

3.3

Conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant operational policies and procedures

conducting liaison

applying knowledge of human facial and body recognition characteristics

applying knowledge vehicle recognition characteristics

identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing control measures

navigating

operating safely and within the constraints and limitations of local laws

operating verbal communications equipment

photographing objects and people

planning, organising, monitoring and supervising the tasks of all the team members in accordance with organisational guidance

positively identifying and tracking hostile surveillance within the parameters of the counter-surveillance plan

preparing and writing counter-surveillance reports and/or completing relevant documentation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

counter-surveillance documentation

counter-surveillance plan

counter-surveillance techniques

operational risk factors including:

terrain

threat forces

regulatory framework

relevant legislation and operational policies and procedures

reporting standards and procedures

resource administration including:

resource serviceability

resource constraints.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations, where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

counter-surveillance team with equipment to scale

anti-surveillance personnel appropriate to plan

surveillance team with equipment to scale

support personnel appropriate to task

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including operational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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

Not applicable.

Intelligence