Application
This unit describes the skills required to review and evaluate investigations, in accordance with commonwealth and/or jurisdictional law policy and procedures. It includes monitoring investigation progress, assessing, recording and reporting on investigation status and evaluating and documenting recommendations.
This unit applies to those working in regulatory roles within the public sector involved 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.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
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. Monitor investigation progress | 1.1 Monitor the progress of the investigation regularly to ensure tasks are completed and objectives met. 1.2 Identify and address deficiencies and areas requiring further action. 1.3 Communicate feedback on the progress of the investigation regularly to relevant personnel, management, clients and stakeholders. |
2. Assess, record and report on investigation status | 2.1 Assess the investigation regularly against competing investigations and demands to determine priorities and monitor resource and budgetary expenditure. 2.2 Assess the investigation strategically at regular intervals to ensure that objectives are achievable within resource and legal constraints. 2.3 Record and report critical decisions regarding the investigation to relevant personnel. |
3. Evaluate and document recommendations | 3.1 Monitor and review organisational responsibilities for resource and budgetary allocations to facilitate achievement of objectives. 3.2 Evaluate and modify communication and coordination between relevant parties where required. 3.3 Review and modify tasks as required. 3.4 Document and forward recommendations arising from review to relevant managers, clients and stakeholders. |
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.
writing and preparing investigation plans, tactical plans, resource bids
managing the organisation’s computer and/or manual information management system
conducting investigations
organising and planning skills, in particular the skills to coordinate crucial and diverse clients, law enforcement providers and stakeholders
managing resources including budgetary, human and physical resources and allocation/access
reasoning and logical analysis, problem-solving and decision-making
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.
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
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
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.