Unit of competency Outline

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Locate subjects

Locate subjects

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSMCA304
State Code
AUS24
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate and locate subjects, determine appropriate means of approach and write relevant reports on the outcomes.It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and follow organisational procedures to complete tasks.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research or investigate case
  • 1.1 Interpret and confirm client’s written instructions
  • 1.2 Identify relevant legal and procedural issues for consideration and action in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
  • 1.3 Check all appropriate mercantile data for relevant information to conduct preliminary searches for subjects
2. Conduct searches and enquiries
  • 2.1 Make field calls that meet legislative requirements
  • 2.2 Follow up any further leads as required, persistently, to ascertain whereabouts of subject
  • 2.3 Develop, assess and conduct alternative avenues of searching for subject, as required
  • 2.4 Conduct searches within time period agreed to by client
3. Formulate and report recommendations
  • 3.1 Document times, dates, occurrences and results of various searches
  • 3.2 Propose further action, or non-action, based on outcomes of searches to date and analysis of subject's information
  • 3.3 Document recommendations and disseminate to appropriate staff and management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4258 FNSMCA304A Locate subjects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCZ18 FNSMCA314 Locate individuals Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D219 CPP30607 Certificate III in Investigative Services Qualification
AVY9 FNS30415 Certificate III in Mercantile Agents Qualification