Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan a surveillance operation as part of a team.
The unit applies to individuals who work in surveillance teams to plan, allocate resources to and organise a static or mobile surveillance operation, including any reconnaissance that may be required.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdictions for current requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan the surveillance operation | 1.1 Confirm and clarify tasking brief with team leader or client 1.2 Determine type of surveillance operation, confirming priorities and timeframe with team leader 1.3 Ensure that aims and objectives of surveillance operation are clearly understood by all parties 1.4 Analyse variables and constraints impacting on the operation in consideration of jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws 1.5 Select resources and discuss limitations with team leader 1.6 Identify and assess alternative surveillance techniques 1.7 Prepare a reconnaissance plan with team within the agreed timeframe |
2. Conduct reconnaissance of nominated location | 2.1 Identify entry and exit points of nominated location with team 2.2 Define location, surrounding environment, security monitoring devices, vehicles and equipment and storage facilities according to legislative and procedural requirements 2.3 Identify appropriate surveillance coverage and observation points for the location 2.4 Use maps, aerial or ground photographs and video to enhance reconnaissance 2.5 Identify and survey primary subject frequency points and associates 2.6 Prepare a reconnaissance report with team within the agreed timeframe |
3. Prepare the surveillance plan | 3.1 Prepare the surveillance plan based on reconnaissance and other available information with team 3.2 Identify operational, environmental and resource requirements critical to surveillance operation 3.3 Identify, assess and select appropriate surveillance techniques 3.4 Ensure personal responsibilities are understood and operational orders are interpreted |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Numeracy | Determines resource quantities and location information |
Reading | Interprets maps, photos and video |
Writing | Prepares reconnaissance reports and related documentation |
Interact with others | Selects and uses appropriate vocabulary, conventions and protocols, including technical language, to describe and report on observations with team members Uses active listening, observational and questioning techniques to confirm and clarify tasking brief and related surveillance information |
Get the work done | Makes and reviews critical and non-critical decisions regarding selection of surveillance and reconnaissance techniques, equipment and resources Operates and maintains digital surveillance and communication technology |
Sectors
Compliance (CPL)