Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements may relate to:
apprehension and powers of arrest
Australian standards and quality assurance requirements
counter-terrorism
crowd control and control of persons under the influence of intoxicating substances
force continuum, use of force guidelines
general 'duty of care' responsibilities
inspection of people and property, and search and seizure of goods
licensing or certification requirements
privacy and confidentiality
relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation, codes and national standards for:
anti-discrimination
cultural and ethnic diversity
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
relevant industry codes of practice
trespass and the removal of persons.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
access and equity policies, principles and practices
business and performance plans
client service standards
code of conduct, code of ethics
communication and reporting procedures
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
emergency and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
OHS policies, procedures and programs
own role, responsibility and authority
personal and professional development
privacy and confidentiality of information
quality assurance and continuous improvement processes and standards
resource parameters and procedures
roles, functions and responsibilities of security personnel
storage and disposal of information.
Assignment instructions may include:
assignment purpose and objective
assignment tasks and procedures
assignment timeframe
client identification information
incident and security risk response procedures
personal presentation requirements
premises location and layout
reporting and documentation requirements
resource and equipment requirements
surveillance plan
travel routes and schedules.
Relevant personsmay include:
clients
colleagues
security personnel
supervisor
technical personnel.
Resources and equipment may include:
business equipment
laptop computer
communication equipment
pager
portable two-way radio
mobile phone
maps and street directories
pen and security notebook
personal protection equipment
investigative equipment
35mm and video cameras
binoculars
telephoto lens
tripods
voice recorders
night vision equipment
transport.
Factorsmay relate to:
assignment timeframes
resource requirements
specialist equipment requirements
surveillance site layout
technical specialist requirements.
Sourcesmay include:
electoral rolls
government authorities
internet
media
professional organisations
reliable contacts or informants
telephone directories.
Surveillancemay be:
covert
mobile
overt
static.
Evidencemay include:
audio
film or video
photographs
sketches
written and electronic notes.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
complying with applicable legislation and relevant licensing requirements for investigations
carrying out surveillance procedures in a systematic manner
functioning as a part of a team in a static or mobile surveillance operation
operating and maintaining investigative and communications equipment
sourcing, organising and managing information, evidence and other investigative material
using effective communication techniques to give clear and accurate information in a form which is preferred and understood by the receiver and engages minority groups.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment includes:
a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
access to a registered provider of assessment services
access to a suitable venue and equipment
assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book
work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements.
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:
observation of processes and procedures
questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.