Conduct surveillance

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 CPPSEC3030A, 'Conduct surveillance'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct surveillance' 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

1Prepare for surveillance operation.

1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative requirements relevant to assignment instructions are identified and complied with.

1.2 Surveillance methods are identified and background enquiries conducted in consultation with relevant persons.

1.3 Resource and equipment requirements are confirmed and organised in accordance with client requirements.

1.4 Equipment is checked for operational effectiveness and faulty or damaged equipment reported or replaced as appropriate.

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

2Conduct surveillance operation.

2.1 Surveillance is conducted in accordance with assignment instructions and legislative requirements.

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

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

2.4 Alternate plans are implemented where surveillance integrity is threatened or compromised and reported to relevant persons.

2.5 Evidence of surveillance is completed and processed in accordance with assignment instructions.

3Complete surveillance operation.

3.1 Report is prepared presenting all relevant facts and observations in appropriate format.

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

3.3 Surveillance records are securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality.

3.4 Surveillance equipment is checked, cleaned and stored in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.