Application
This unit describes the skills required to perform and conduct reviews of policing practices in jurisdictions. This includes initiating, conducting and finalising reviews. Conducting reviews within a policing environment would usually involve planning and guiding the work of jurisdictional team members.
This unit applies to those working as a police officer in a designated investigation role.
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 policing practices as specified in procedures and other documents.
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously in the management of complex investigations, while collaborating with others in an investigation team. They would be required to possess strong decision making and problem solving skills, leadership abilities and robust communicative competence. They would be expected to display high level quality assurance abilities when reviewing policing practices, while performing sophisticated tasks in a wide range of policing contexts that can be unfamiliar.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Initiate review process | 1.1 Negotiate with stakeholders to determine scope of review and terms of reference. 1.2 Formalise reporting arrangements and review timeframes with stakeholders. 1.3 Develop communication plan in accordance with information security principles. 1.4 Select review methods and processes in line with expectations and terms of reference. 1.5 Identify resources required to complete the review. 1.6 Document review through consultation with stakeholders. |
2. Conduct reviews | 2.1 Secure resources and information required to complete review. 2.2 Assess information in accordance with the terms of reference. 2.3 Implement communication strategies in line with communications plan. 2.4 Establish information management process to document review activities and rationale for findings. 2.5 Assess review critically at regular intervals to ensure objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints, and in line with terms of reference. 2.6 Identify urgent matters arising from the review that require immediate action. 2.7 Implement strategies to ensure confidentiality is maintained throughout the review. 2.8 Negotiate with stakeholders to adjust terms of reference. |
3. Formalise review findings | 3.1 Assess and document review findings and recommendations to complete review process. 3.2 Identify further actions and recommendations generated by review findings. 3.3 Communicate review findings, recommendations and further actions to stakeholders. 3.4 Assess original information to determine archiving, retention and retrieval requirements. |
Evidence of Performance
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 one occasion.
accessing, allocating and managing resources including budgetary, human and physical resources
communicating in writing (preparing investigation plans, tactical plans, resource bids)
communicating orally (liaise, listen, establish rapport, negotiate, resolve conflict, seek feedback)
conducting investigations and reviews
making decisions
making high level presentations
managing the organisation’s computer and/or manual information management system
planning and organising work, in particular coordinating crucial and diverse clients, law enforcement providers and stakeholders
reasoning and analysing logically
solving problems
clarifying stakeholders' expectations from the intended review
assessing review findings and recommendations to ensure alignment with terms of reference
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
access and deployment mechanisms to ensure optimal economy and efficiency in the use of human, physical and financial resources
decision making processes and organisational chain of command
evaluation and auditing processes
jurisdictional and organisational requirements of agencies, clients and stakeholders
law enforcement context and the criminal justice system
legislation relevant to the jurisdiction/s involved in the investigation and review
macro environmental impact upon investigations of serious crime, including government, policy, political and community interests
opportunities, risks and constraint assessment that may hamper the review
organisational corporate goals and objectives
organisational operational priorities
organisational policies and procedures:
relevant legislation
operational, corporate and strategic plans
operational performance standards operational policies and procedures
organisational personnel and work health and safety practices and guidelines
organisational quality standards
organisation’s approach to environmental management and sustainability
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Investigation