Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 9.0. Supersedes and is equivalent to CPPSEC3031A Organise and operate a surveillance vehicle. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages |
Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct covert surveillance operations using mobile or static surveillance techniques that may include operating a surveillance vehicle. It includes selecting surveillance methods, equipment, sites and routes, and applying contingency options where surveillance integrity is compromised. The unit requires collection of evidence and compliance with admissibility rules.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
None.
Unit Sector
Investigative services
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Organise and maintain surveillance vehicle. |
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Review work instructions, procedures and workplace policies and obtain required authorisations to organise and operate a surveillance vehicle. |
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Confirm legal rights and responsibilities and comply with regulatory requirements for organising and operating a surveillance vehicle. |
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Assess surveillance requirements, area and distance of operation and select suitable vehicle. |
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1.4 |
Inspect vehicle and maintenance records and conduct pre-operational checks to verify correct and safe operation. |
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Take required actions to rectify faults or malfunctions or seek replacement parts to ensure vehicle is operational in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. |
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1.6 |
Obtain required vehicle consumables, spare parts and personal protective equipment to allow for contingencies during surveillance vehicle operation. |
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Equip surveillance vehicle. |
2.1 |
Obtain surveillance equipment and stores to equip vehicle according to work instructions. |
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Arrange internal layout of vehicle to support full use of surveillance equipment and stores. |
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Safely secure surveillance equipment and stores to maximise accessibility and personal comfort and minimise risk in accordance with work health and safety requirements. |
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Safely operate vehicle for surveillance activities. |
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Follow road and traffic laws to navigate vehicle in front of, or behind another vehicle and anticipating its movement. |
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Anticipate, identify and control driving hazards by applying safe and defensive driving techniques. |
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Drive vehicle in a safe and controlled manner to avoid damage to persons, property and the environment. |
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Position vehicle to enable surveillance of subject and evidence collection in accordance with work instructions. |
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Foundation Skills
As well as the foundation skills explicit in the performance criteria of this unit, candidates require:
- reading skills to interpret:
- information in diagrammatic formats such as maps when operating global positioning systems
- key requirements of manufacturers’ instructions.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and equivalent to CPPSEC3031A Organise and operate a surveillance vehicle.
Links
Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b
