Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation

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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver DEFIN008A, 'Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan counter-surveillance activity

1.1 Instructions to conduct activity are received and details are confirmed with supervisor

1.2 Resource availability and serviceability are identified and constraints are determined

1.3 Situation, terrain and threat forces are analysed to determine operational risk

1.4 Reconnaissance of operational area is conducted to inform planning process

1.5 Research is conducted to inform planning process

1.6 Counter-surveillance plan is developed in accordance with standard procedures and legal requirements

1.7 Counter-surveillance orders are prepared and delivered to team members

1.8 Rehearsals are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

1.9 Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored

1.10 Liaison with outside agencies is conducted as required

1.11 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout operation

1.12 Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during process

2. Conduct counter-surveillance activity

2.1 Counter-surveillance team is directed and supervised in accordance with counter-surveillance plan

2.2 Situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

2.3 Counter-surveillance tasks are completed in accordance with counter-surveillance plan

2.4 Support from outside agencies is organised and directed

2.5 Technical advice is provided to higher authority or outside agencies

3. Finalise counter-surveillance activity

3.1 Information gained during activity is provided to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner

3.2 Counter-surveillance documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

3.3 Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

DEFIN008A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA42109 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Intelligence Operations)
  • DEF42112 - Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations