This competency is one in a series specialising in on-land surveillance. The others are:

SFICOMP402C Plan the surveillance operation

SFICOMP403C Operate and maintain surveillance equipment

SFICOMP404C Operate an observation post

SFICOMP406C Perform mobile surveillance

SFICOMP404C

Operate an observation post

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Store and secure equipment

1.1. Equipment is stored.

1.2. Security of surveillance equipment is maintained when not in use.

1.3. Maintenance of equipment is conducted according to a maintenance schedule.

2. Prepare surveillance product to a standard that meets court requirements

2.1. Witness statements, photographs, video footage and surveillance exhibits are labelled and stored.

2.2. Information gathered during surveillance is disseminated to relevant parties.

2.3. Running sheets are adopted.

2.4. Continuity and security of surveillance product is maintained and acceptable for presentation in court.

3. Participate in debriefing session on the surveillance activity

3.1. Debriefing session is attended and information and feedback relating to the surveillance activity are provided, as required.

3.2. Contributions are made to the post-surveillance report commensurate with level of responsibility and involvement in the surveillance activity.

Required skills

analysing information related to surveillance activity

communicating observations and analysis results to others

disseminating information according to jurisdictional requirements

maintaining equipment

preparing briefs

sharing information as part of a team

working as part of a team developing the surveillance product.

Literacy skills used for:

analysing surveillance-related information

preparing briefs.

Numeracy skills used for:

counting and calculations involving time, distances and/or quantities

estimating height, weight and number of people

estimating quantity and size of product.

Required knowledge

evidentiary requirements

jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws

maintenance and use of surveillance equipment

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:

prepare surveillance product to a standard that meets jurisdictional and legal requirements. This will be obtained through the analysis of information gathered during surveillance activities.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws relevant to surveillance operations and allowable evidence.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources may include:

surveillance plan

scheduled maintenance program for surveillance equipment

running sheets

exhibits

surveillance equipment requiring maintenance, including manufacturer guidelines

work team.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

written post-surveillance reports

observation of participation in a debriefing session

observation of surveillance equipment maintenance activities

demonstration of preparation exhibits

assessment of possible improvements in surveillance activity.

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.

Security ensures:

the prevention of loss or damage or compromise of equipment.

Adopted means:

the process of surveillance officers legally acknowledging the accuracy of an observation.

Continuity and security means:

management of surveillance product in accordance with accepted practice.

Post-surveillance report means:

a report prepared to the agreed format on any operational issues that may have emerged during the surveillance operation and which requires consideration with a view to subsequent action.

Unit sector

Fisheries compliance

This unit contains employability skills.