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Work effectively in investigative services

Work effectively in investigative services

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPINV3026
State Code
OBJ16
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
16
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in investigative services. It includes interpreting and applying legal and procedural requirements governing investigative services, understanding regulatory powers provided under the legislation and acts and omissions that comprise non-compliance or offences. It also includes contributing to positive workplace relationships with colleagues and clients, modelling high standards of performance and developing and maintaining competence in investigative services.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 Interpret and apply legal and procedural requirements for investigative services.
  • 1.1 Identify and review legal and procedural requirements governing investigative services in the jurisdiction of operation.
  • 1.2 Clarify regulatory powers provided under the legislation and the boundaries of those powers in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 1.3 Identify and confirm acts and omissions that comprise non-compliance or offences under the legislation.
  • 1.4 Apply legal and procedural requirements to work instructions to ensure compliance.
2 Contribute to positive workplace relationships.
  • 2.1 Identify and use workplace networks to build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • 2.2 Support colleagues to resolve work difficulties.
  • 2.3 Deal constructively with workplace conflict within established organisational processes.
  • 2.4 Regularly review workplace outcomes and implement improvements in consultation with relevant persons.
3 Model high standards of investigative performance.
  • 3.1 Organise, prioritise and sequence investigative services tasks to ensure completion within agreed timeframes according to work instructions.
  • 3.2 Promptly identify factors affecting the achievement of work tasks and implement corrective actions in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 3.3 Identify and uphold ethical standards and industry codes of conduct in providing investigative services.
  • 3.4 Recognise and report breaches of industry codes of practice.
4 Develop and maintain investigative competence.
  • 4.1 Use self-assessment, reflection and feedback to identify areas for improvement in own professional competence.
  • 4.2 Source, evaluate, select and use opportunities to develop and maintain professional competence.
  • 4.3 Participate in professional networks to improve knowledge of investigative practices, technologies and trends.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1427 CPPSEC3026A Work effectively in investigative services Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEX8 CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services Qualification