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Evidence Guide: CPPSEC2016A - Contribute to investigative activities

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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CPPSEC2016A - Contribute to investigative activities

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for assignment.

  1. Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assignment instructions are identified and complied with.
  2. Assignment instructions and other relevant information is clarified as required with relevant persons.
  3. Resource and equipment requirements are confirmed and organised in accordance with organisational procedures.
  4. Equipment is checked for operational effectiveness and faulty or damaged equipment is reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
  5. Inspection of surveillance site is conducted to identify and record factors which may impact upon assignment instructions.
Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assignment instructions are identified and complied with.

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Assignment instructions and other relevant information is clarified as required with relevant persons.

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Resource and equipment requirements are confirmed and organised in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Equipment is checked for operational effectiveness and faulty or damaged equipment is reported in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Inspection of surveillance site is conducted to identify and record factors which may impact upon assignment instructions.

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Gather information.

  1. Sources of information are selected and assessed for suitability appropriate to meet assignment instructions.
  2. Assistance is provided in interviews in accordance with organisational procedures.
  3. Meetings are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures.
  4. Meetings and interviews are documented and processed in accordance with workplace procedures.
Sources of information are selected and assessed for suitability appropriate to meet assignment instructions.

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Assistance is provided in interviews in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Meetings are conducted in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Meetings and interviews are documented and processed in accordance with workplace procedures.

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Conduct surveillance.

  1. Surveillance is conducted in accordance with assignment instructions and applicable legislative requirements.
  2. Surveillance equipment is positioned and operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  3. Individuals or groups behaving in a suspicious or unusual manner are identified and monitored.
  4. Evidence of surveillance is completed and processed in accordance with organisational procedures.
Surveillance is conducted in accordance with assignment instructions and applicable legislative requirements.

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Surveillance equipment is positioned and operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

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Individuals or groups behaving in a suspicious or unusual manner are identified and monitored.

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Evidence of surveillance is completed and processed in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Complete assignment.

  1. Reports are prepared presenting all relevant facts and observations in appropriate format, style and structure.
  2. Observations provided in reviewing and debriefing situations are accurate and constructive.
  3. Opportunities for improvement are identified and recommendations provided to inform future practice.
  4. Surveillance records and reports are completed and securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality.
  5. Equipment is checked, cleaned and stored in accordance with organisational procedures.
Reports are prepared presenting all relevant facts and observations in appropriate format, style and structure.

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Observations provided in reviewing and debriefing situations are accurate and constructive.

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Opportunities for improvement are identified and recommendations provided to inform future practice.

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Surveillance records and reports are completed and securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality.

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Equipment is checked, cleaned and stored in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

complying with applicable legislation and relevant licensing requirements for investigations

carrying out surveillance procedures in a systematic manner

functioning as a part of a team in a static or mobile surveillance operation

operating and maintaining investigative and communications equipment

sourcing, organising and managing information, evidence and other investigative material

using effective communication techniques to give clear and accurate information in a form which is preferred and understood by the receiver and engages minority groups.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment includes:

a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement.

Resource implications for assessment include:

access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures

access to a registered provider of assessment services

access to a suitable venue and equipment

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements.

Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:

observation of processes and procedures

questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

communicate using appropriate channels and communication modes

communication to engage with minority groups (eg young people, old people, people with an addiction or disability, Indigenous Australians, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds)

identify and comply with applicable legal and procedural requirements, including licensing requirements, relevant to surveillance activities

interpret and follow instructions and procedures

observation skills

operate basic investigative equipment

organise equipment and resource requirements

participate in meetings and interviews

record, report and document information

source, collect and organise information

use and interpret maps and street directories.

Required knowledge

applicable licensing and legal requirements relevant to factual and surveillance investigation operations

basic requirements for the collection and presentation of evidence

communication channels and modes

information gathering techniques

interviewing, reviewing and debriefing processes

observation and monitoring techniques

operational functions of a range of investigative equipment

principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques

privacy requirements relating to surveillance

reliable and verifiable sources of information

reporting and documentation requirements

reporting structure and processes

surveillance site location and layout.

Range Statement

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.

Legislative requirements may relate to:

apprehension and powers of arrest

Australian standards and quality assurance requirements

counter-terrorism

crowd control and control of persons under the influence of intoxicating substances

force continuum, use of force guidelines

general 'duty of care' responsibilities

inspection of people and property, and search and seizure of goods

licensing or certification requirements

privacy and confidentiality

relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation, codes and national standards for:

anti-discrimination

cultural and ethnic diversity

environmental issues

equal employment opportunity

industrial relations

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

relevant industry codes of practice

trespass and the removal of persons.

Organisational requirements may relate to:

access and equity policies, principles and practices

business and performance plans

client service standards

code of conduct, code of ethics

communication and reporting procedures

complaint and dispute resolution procedures

emergency and evacuation procedures

employer and employee rights and responsibilities

OHS policies, procedures and programs

own role, responsibility and authority

personal and professional development

privacy and confidentiality of information

quality assurance and continuous improvement processes and standards

resource parameters and procedures

roles, functions and responsibilities of security personnel

storage and disposal of information.

Assignment instructions may include:

assignment purpose and objective

assignment tasks and procedures

assignment timeframe

client identification information

incident and security risk response procedures

personal presentation requirements

premises location and layout

reporting and documentation requirements

resource and equipment requirements

surveillance plan

travel routes and schedules.

Relevant personsmay include:

clients

colleagues

security personnel

supervisor

technical personnel.

Resources and equipment may include:

business equipment

laptop computer

communication equipment

pager

portable two-way radio

mobile phone

maps and street directories

pen and security notebook

personal protection equipment

investigative equipment

35mm and video cameras

binoculars

telephoto lens

tripods

voice recorders

night vision equipment

transport.

Factorsmay relate to:

assignment timeframes

resource requirements

specialist equipment requirements

surveillance site layout

technical specialist requirements.

Sourcesmay include:

electoral rolls

government authorities

internet

media

professional organisations

reliable contacts or informants

telephone directories.

Surveillancemay be:

covert

mobile

overt

static.

Evidencemay include:

audio

film or video

photographs

sketches

written and electronic notes.