Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 8:03 AM AWST

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Conduct an investigation

Conduct an investigation

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPINV002
State Code
AWU77
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
019903 - Forensic Science
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct an investigation under commonwealth and/or jurisdictional law, in accordance with an established investigation plan. It includes gathering and managing evidence, identifying persons of interest, reviewing and reporting on progress and briefing/debriefing relevant personnel.This unit applies to those working in a range of regulatory work environments.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, particularly those related to WHS and environment in the context of investigations.Those undertaking this unit would work independently using support from a range of established resources to perform complex tasks in a range of contexts, including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate and record information sources
  • 1.1 Identify subjects and suspects involved in the matter under investigation and record details.
  • 1.2 Obtain or verify authority to search, involving other organisations where necessary.
  • 1.3 Collect and analyse information relevant to the investigation.
  • 1.4 Identify and locate persons relevant to the investigation and eliminate persons who are not.
  • 1.5 Access expert skills and knowledge when necessary to further assist staff in areas where they cannot, or are not authorised, to act.
  • 1.6 Anticipate likely defences and include evidence to counter these.
2. Collect and manage information and exhibits
  • 2.1 Collect, label, record and preserve identified and/or corroboratory evidence for later use in proceedings.
  • 2.2 Identify, secure and manage evidence from incoming information.
  • 2.3 Maintain continuity, security and integrity of exhibits.
  • 2.4 Handle, record, store and dispose of exhibits.
3. Review and adjust investigation process
  • 3.1 Monitor and review evidence collection to address gaps and inadequacies.
  • 3.2 Conduct briefings and debriefings of all relevant personnel.
  • 3.3 Conduct investigation with sufficient flexibility to allow for contingencies, modify process of investigation and implement solutions where practicable.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW59 PSPINV004 Conduct an investigation Unit of competency