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Investigate and locate subjects

Investigate and locate subjects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPINV3028
State Code
OBJ15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
099999 - Society And Culture, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to locate subjects using investigative search techniques. It includes researching the subject’s background information and possible whereabouts, searching open source intelligence, databases, public records and documentation, and identifying and following leads to trace and locate the subject.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in investigative services in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan investigation and profile subject.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions, procedures and workplace policies to ensure required authorisations and compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when investigating and locating subjects.
  • 1.2 Clarify investigation and client requirements in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 1.3 Check validity of client intentions and information obtained as part of investigative brief to ensure compliance with ethical obligations.
  • 1.4 Conduct research to gather background information on subject and identify possible contacts and locations.
  • 1.5 Assess and verify the reliability of available data and plan investigation activities to meet required timeframes.
2 Conduct investigation to locate subject.
  • 2.1 Make field calls to identify and follow leads to trace subject.
  • 2.2 Search open source intelligence and databases to identify and follow leads to trace subject.
  • 2.3 Examine public records and documentation to identify and follow leads to trace subject.
  • 2.4 Review search results to identify and follow alternative search avenues to locate subject.
3 Report investigation outcomes.
  • 3.1 Document times, dates, occurrences, results and sources of investigation activities.
  • 3.2 Analyse investigation outcomes and recommend further actions to meet work instructions.
  • 3.3 Present report to relevant persons within agreed timeframes.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEX8 CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services Qualification