Work effectively in investigative services

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSEC3026A, 'Work effectively in investigative services'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work effectively in investigative services' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Interpret and comply with legal and procedural requirements.

1.1 The range of legislativeandprocedural requirements relevant to investigative services are identified and complied with.

1.2 Assignment instructions are reviewed to interpret legal and procedural compliance requirements.

1.3 Personal limitations in completing assignment instructions are identified and assistance sought as required from relevant persons.

1.4 Own work performance and conduct demonstrates a commitment to compliance with applicable legislative and client requirements.

2Model high standards of performance.

2.1 Investigative tasks are organised and completed within designated timeframes.

2.2 Factors affecting the achievement of work tasks are promptly identified and corrective actions implemented in consultation with relevant persons.

2.3 Trust and confidence of clients and colleagues is gained and maintained through demonstration of high standards of investigative services.

2.4 Breaches of industry codes of ethics or practices are identified and reported to relevant persons.

3Develop and maintain investigative competence.

3.1 Feedback is used to identify and develop ways to improve own competence in providing investigative services.

3.2 Personal knowledge and skills are assessed against occupational competency standards and other relevant benchmarks to determine professional development needs and priorities.

3.3 Opportunities for professional development are identified, planned and implemented to improve own competence level.

3.4 Professional networks are participated in to identify and build relationships and improve personal knowledge of investigative practices, technologies and trends.