This competency is one in a series specialising in on-land surveillance. Other units include:

SFICOMP403C Operate and maintain surveillance equipment

SFICOMP404C Operate an observation post

SFICOMP405C Perform post-surveillance duties

SFICOMP406C Perform mobile surveillance.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Participate in planning the surveillance operation

1.1. A tasking brief is received and clarified with the team leader or client.

1.2. The type of surveillanceoperation is identified.

1.3. Priorities are discussed with the team leader and a realistic timeframe agreed.

1.4. Constraints are identified.

1.5. Aims/objectives of surveillance operation are clearly understood by all parties.

1.6. All available factors are analysed.

1.7. Resources are identified and appropriately selected.

1.8. Resource limitations are identified and discussed with the team leader.

1.9. Alternative surveillance techniques are identified.

1.10. A reconnaissance plan is prepared.

2. Conduct reconnaissance of nominated location

2.1. Entry and exit points are identified.

2.2. All apparent security monitoring devices are identified, where practicable.

2.3. Location is accurately described, including type, structure and surrounding environment.

2.4. Vehicles and vehicle storage facilities are described.

2.5. Appropriate observation points for the location are identified.

2.6. Maps, aerial/ground photographs and/or video are utilised to enhance reconnaissance.

2.7. Major subject's frequency points and associates are identified and surveyed.

2.8. Surveillance coverage points for nominated location are identified.

2.9. All legislative and procedural requirements are observed.

2.10. A reconnaissance report is prepared.

3. Participate in preparation of the surveillance plan

3.1. A contribution is made to the development of asurveillance plan, as required by the team leader.

3.2. Alternative surveillance techniques are identified.

3.3. Personal responsibilities are understood and, if appropriate, operational orders interpreted.

Required skills

clarifying and confirming briefing instructions

contributing to surveillance planning

sharing information with team members

observing and analysing

reading maps

using video and photographic equipment

working in a team.

Literacy skills used for:

documenting and adapting reconnaissance and surveillance plans

maintaining a running sheet.

Numeracy skills used for:

counting, calculations involving time, distances and/or quantities

estimating height, weight and quantity of people

estimating size of people and/or product.

Required knowledge

jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws, especially relating to privacy and trespass

local knowledge relevant to surveillance operations

surveillance methods.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

work in a team environment to develop a surveillance plan based on information obtained through a location/site reconnaissance.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws relevant to surveillance operations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at a workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:

surveillance equipment required for reconnaissance

work team and team leader.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

case study

journal

questions

role-play.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Tasking brief may include:

a clear statement of the client's needs

proposed duration of the surveillance

records all available information held concerning the subject of surveillance

the aim of the surveillance.

Type of surveillance operation:

collecting information that is part of an activity pattern

mobile

observing a specific activity

static.

Constraints may include:

operational security

resources

timeframes.

Aims/objectives will be:

consistent with the overall objectives of the investigation or operation .

Factors may include:

any information and/or intelligence, which may impact on the formulation of the surveillance planning process, such as:

coverage period

likely courses of action

own resources

subject resources

topography.

Resources may include:

financial

human

internal or external in origin

physical.

Alternative surveillance techniques may include:

aerial

electronic

public transport

special requirements of performing surveillance in remote areas.

Reconnaissance plan may include:

guidance on performance of the reconnaissance

input of surveillance team members and other specialist advice, if appropriate

resources needed

cover story

the risks of performing the reconnaissance.

Exit and entry points are:

the avenues open to a subject to arrive at or depart from a specified location.

Security monitoring devices may include:

alarm systems

all electronic surveillance devices

any other physical or technical application employed for the security of the location and which are likely to comprise a surveillance operation

man traps.

Surrounding environment may include:

population orientation

socioeconomic climate

topography.

Appropriate means:

correct choice taking into account the environmental conditions affecting the aim/objective at the time and security issues.

A subject's frequency points are:

any place or building likely to be accessed by the nominated subject, and may include:

business locations

public transport locations

schools

shopping facilities.

Surveillance coverage points are:

observation positions used to identify and cover subject's movements and locations.

Legislative and procedural requirements will include:

legislation relevant to jurisdiction and its officers in the performance of their duty

legal requirements for tendering surveillance reports to a court

standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Reconnaissance report:

includes:

aims/objectives of the reconnaissance

equipment needs

officers conducting the reconnaissance

rally point

time frame

type of reconnaissance

provides a clear, concise picture of the operational area

should follow the agreed format.

Surveillance plan may include:

resource and operational issues specific to the task, the team and the target

a plan of operation to facilitate the maximum use of resources in achieving the operational objective

a risk assessment.

Unit sector

Fisheries compliance

This unit contains employability skills.