Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Progress in an investigation requires:
effective administrative processes for all aspects of the investigation
appropriate resource allocation
correct evidence collection and management
availability of witnesses and evidence
authorisations (e.g. from an authorised justice)
Briefings may include:
written
oral
formal
informal
Securing records and systems may include:
standard security procedures
security classification of records
restricting access to records
restricting electronic access to systems
restricting physical access to systems and records
Modifications may include:
re-evaluating the resources of the investigation
referring the matter to another organisation
Areas of potential risk may include:
those affecting the investigation:
public interest in investigation
hostile witness/es
ill-health of witness
flight risk of those being investigated
those identified by the investigation:
potential for fraud/corruption elsewhere in an organisation or other organisations
inadequate security arrangements uncovered
likelihood of other potential perpetrators
Follow-up tasks may include:
referrals to prosecution organisations
completion of documentation
referral for recovery action, which may be accompanied by liquidity analysis
reporting results to superiors
updating files

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers
PSPREG404C Investigate non-compliance
PSPREG412A Gather and manage evidence
PSPREG419A Finalise and report on investigations
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
advice on the progress of investigations in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to investigations
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when advising on the progress of an investigation
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when advising on the progress of investigations, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
advice on the progress of investigations in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
portfolios
projects
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments