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Operate and maintain surveillance equipment

Operate and maintain surveillance equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
SFICPL403
State Code
OAR89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain surveillance equipment according to communication protocols. The unit applies to individuals who use radio communication and electronic equipment to record observations during a surveillance operation.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate and maintain surveillance equipment
  • 1.1 Select, operate and maintain surveillance equipment according to surveillance plan, jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws, and operational requirements
  • 1.2 Maintain security of equipment and communications throughout the surveillance operation
  • 1.3 Produce photographs and video footage that meet surveillance operational and legislative requirements
  • 1.4 Connect, use and operate covert communication attachments
  • 1.5 Identify the use by subjects of scanner and interceptor equipment, and make the appropriate response
2. Participate in surveillance communication protocols
  • 2.1 Select communications equipment appropriate for the transmission distances required for the surveillance operation
  • 2.2 Identify and use radio communication channels appropriate to the surveillance operation
  • 2.3 Use secure coding equipment and secure transmission modes appropriate to surveillance operational requirements
  • 2.4 Document observations, ensuring communication is clear, concise, accurate, timely and relevant, using surveillance terminology as appropriate
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9197 SFICOMP403C Operate and maintain surveillance equipment Unit of competency