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Evidence Guide: PUADEFIN010A - Communicate in a surveillance environment

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PUADEFIN010A - Communicate in a surveillance environment

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

Prepare the communications systems in a covert environment

  1. Communication modes and equipment are identified and tested to ensure effective links within the communications net
  2. Problems in the system are identified and addressed to maintain communication channels in a covert environment
Communication modes and equipment are identified and tested to ensure effective links within the communications net

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Problems in the system are identified and addressed to maintain communication channels in a covert environment

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Use communication equipment and tools

  1. Communication equipment is operated and maintained to ensure effective and efficient communications
  2. Alternative communication procedures are identified and utilised
  3. Communication equipment is used in a covert manner to assist operative/s to minimise the chance of exposure or compromise
Communication equipment is operated and maintained to ensure effective and efficient communications

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Alternative communication procedures are identified and utilised

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Communication equipment is used in a covert manner to assist operative/s to minimise the chance of exposure or compromise

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Communicate effectively in a covert environment

  1. Clear, correct, concise, timely and relevant information is communicated
  2. Accurate, timely and appropriate listening and response techniques are used to facilitate subsequent action and decision-making
  3. Communications procedures are implemented in accordance with organisational policy
Clear, correct, concise, timely and relevant information is communicated

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Accurate, timely and appropriate listening and response techniques are used to facilitate subsequent action and decision-making

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Communications procedures are implemented in accordance with organisational policy

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Assessed

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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Nil

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated surveillance context.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed over time in a range of workplace or simulated surveillance situations.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

communications equipment.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

apply a systematic process in organising and conducting a surveillance operation within limited timeframes and resources

communicate effectively in writing, in particular provide clear comprehensive, accurate and chronologically sequenced written documentation

communicateeffectively orally (listen, establish rapport, negotiate, manage conflict)

maintain and apply operational safety procedures and skills during a surveillance operation

make decisions and solve problems to accommodate contingencies during surveillance of subjects

use various modes of communication equipment, radio operation and transmission patterns and secure transmission limitations

Required Knowledge

attributes of various modes of communication, radio operation and transmission patterns and secure transmission limitations

correct interpretation of all applicable laws, policies and procedures

ethical practice, diversity and cultural issues

organisational occupational health and safety policies, procedures, guidelines and policy environments within which operations will be conducted

role and functions of other agencies who conduct surveillance

security issues and classifications

surveillance principles and the range of surveillance techniques

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Communication equipment may include

Covert attachments

Encryption equipment

Mobile phones

Portable radio

Portable vehicle radio

Repeaters or any other communications device

Vehicle radio

Any equipment available in the operational circumstances

Alternative communication may include

Use of hand signals

Information may include

Description of persons, vehicles, places or objects

Intelligence and evidence obtained

Operational information

Operative actions

Subject movements and other events

Warnings to stakeholders