Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:01 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Manage investigations

Manage investigations

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG025
State Code
AWT72
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills required to plan, document and allocate resources to manage and review investigations effectively, in accordance with commonwealth and/or jurisdictional law policy and procedures. It includes planning investigations, preparing documentation to support the investigation, identifying, using and coordinating resources and reviewing investigations.This unit applies to those working in regulatory roles within the public sector involving investigations.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan investigations
  • 1.1 Prepare a plan that reflects analysis of all available factors to set directions for the investigation.
  • 1.2 Define an investigation’s aims and objectives to provide operational focus.
  • 1.3 Conduct risk assessments to identify investigational opportunities and limitations.
  • 1.4 Formulate a security plan to address the investigation’s security requirements.
  • 1.5 Prioritise investigatory phases and tasks to inform the sequence of activities and provide for future review of the investigation process.
  • 1.6 Select and authorise methods to achieve the investigation's aims and objectives.
  • 1.7 Establish communication channels with appropriate personnel to facilitate contact in the conduct of the operation.
  • 1.8 Initiate a case management system to facilitate the planning, resolution and review of the investigation.
  • 1.9 Develop plans that are sufficiently flexible and adaptable to accommodate any unforeseen contingencies and/or issues that may arise.
2. Prepare documentation to support the investigation
  • 2.1 Record all relevant information in a chronological and accurate manner.
  • 2.2 Compile operational documentation to provide an ongoing reference for operatives and a formal record for evidentiary purposes.
  • 2.3 Ensure recording procedures comply with security and evidentiary requirements.
3. Identify, use and coordinate resources
  • 3.1 Identify and access available resource requirements to support the operation.
  • 3.2 Identify contingency responses that address any resource limitations.
  • 3.3 Manage resource usage to achieve the desired aim.
  • 3.4 Monitor and control operational costs.
4. Review investigations
  • 4.1 Review investigation outcomes against the aims and objectives specified in the investigation plan.
  • 4.2 Review procedures for adherence to organisational policy and guidelines.
  • 4.3 Complete post investigation procedures to finalise the investigation.
  • 4.4 Disseminate review outcomes and use to inform future practice.
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE682 PSPREG507 Manage investigations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW64 PSPREG046 Manage investigations Unit of competency