Unit of competency Outline

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Develop surveillance investigation reports

Develop surveillance investigation reports

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPINV3035
State Code
OBJ08
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
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to document and present comprehensive information gathered through covert surveillance. It includes compiling and presenting information and evidence in the required format and verifying its accuracy and reliability according to continuity of evidence and rules of evidence requirements. 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 Organise and assess surveillance investigation information.
  • 1.1 Obtain and collate information gathered through covert surveillance.
  • 1.2 Assess surveillance information for completeness in accordance with investigative brief and client requirements.
  • 1.3 Assess surveillance timeline of events and recorded observations to verify validity and relevance, and compliance with continuity of evidence requirements.
2 Document and review report contents.
  • 2.1 Use information technologies to write surveillance investigation report in accordance with workplace requirements for content, format and style.
  • 2.2 Edit report to ensure content is accurate and sufficient and source additional information to address identified omissions.
  • 2.3 Check that observations are chronologically sequenced and accurately described according to verifiable evidence.
  • 2.4 Include surveillance point locations and exhibits and ensure attachments are numbered and labelled and referenced in the body of the report.
  • 2.5 Check citations and references are accurate and in the required format.
  • 2.6 Include details of problems encountered or indications that the surveillance operation may be compromised.
3 Finalise surveillance investigation report.
  • 3.1 Finalise report in a format that is free from inconsistencies, and uses a standard of English expression and layout that meets client and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Forward report and attachments safely and securely to relevant persons in compliance with evidence management principles.
  • 3.3 Securely store investigation information in a manner that facilitates future retrieval and maintains confidentiality.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1429 CPPSEC3028A Compile investigative report Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEX8 CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services Qualification