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Plan a surveillance operation
Plan a surveillance operation
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFIN009A
DEFIN009A
State Code
AVV38
AVV38
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
15/03/2012
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Description
This unit covers the competency required to plan a surveillance operation, allocate resources and conduct a surveillance reconnaissance.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and coordinate resources
- 1.1 Operational factors and constraints are identified and considered in determining resource requirements
- 1.2 Resource needs are continually reviewed to ensure the operation's ongoing viability
- 1.3 Resources are deployed and used to optimise surveillance outcomes
- 1.4 Environmental factors are identified to optimise surveillance outcome
2. Develop and deliver an operational plan for the surveillance operation
- 2.1 Operational plan identifying operational and environmental factors is developed
- 2.2 Operational plan is presented and briefings are delivered to ensure that surveillance operatives, case officers and other key stakeholders are aware of operational factors
3. Conduct surveillance reconnaissance on nominatedlocations
- 3.1 Surveillance coverage points are determined
- 3.2 Surveillance reconnaissance is undertaken and a comprehensive report is prepared
- 3.3 Reconnaissance briefing is delivered to inform surveillance staff and other stakeholders
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Operational and environmental factors may include:
Any information and/or intelligence which impacts on the formulation of the planning process such as:
climatic conditions
coverage period
likely courses of action
own resources
population orientation
socioeconomic climate
subject/s resources
topography
Resources may include:
Financial
Human
Internal or external in origin
Physical
Operational and environmental factors may include:
Any information and/or intelligence which impacts on the formulation of the planning process such as:
climatic conditions
coverage period
likely courses of action
own resources
population orientation
socioeconomic climate
subject/s resources
topography
Resources may include:
Financial
Human
Internal or external in origin
Physical
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
plan a surveillance operation, taking into account resources and operational variables.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of workplace or simulated situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed over time in a range of workplace or simulated situations.
Specific resources for assessment
There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
plan a surveillance operation, taking into account resources and operational variables.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of workplace or simulated situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed over time in a range of workplace or simulated situations.
Specific resources for assessment
There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
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