Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work in the investigative services sector. It requires the ability to interpret and comply with legal and procedural requirements, organise and complete daily work activities, and identify opportunities for professional development. It also requires use of methods for improving own knowledge base and maintaining a professional approach in carrying out investigations. This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in investigative work in those states and territories where these are regulated activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency has wide application in a range of work roles in investigative services. Work is performed under limited supervision and competency requires some judgement and decision-making. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative guidelines. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Interpret and comply with legal and procedural requirements . |
1.1 The range of legislative and procedural requirements relevant to investigative services are identified and complied with. 1.2 Assignment instructions are reviewed to interpret legal and procedural compliance requirements. 1.3 Personal limitations in completing assignment instructions are identified and assistance sought as required from relevant persons . 1.4 Own work performance and conduct demonstrates a commitment to compliance with applicable legislative and client requirements. |
2 Model high standards of performance . |
2.1 Investigative tasks are organised and completed within designated timeframes. 2.2 Factors affecting the achievement of work tasks are promptly identified and corrective actions implemented in consultation with relevant persons. 2.3 Trust and confidence of clients and colleagues is gained and maintained through demonstration of high standards of investigative services. 2.4 Breaches of industry codes of ethics or practices are identified and reported to relevant persons. |
3 Develop and maintain investigative competence . |
3.1 Feedback is used to identify and develop ways to improve own competence in providing investigative services. 3.2 Personal knowledge and skills are assessed against occupational competency standards and other relevant benchmarks to determine professional development needs and priorities. 3.3 Opportunities for professional development are identified, planned and implemented to improve own competence level. 3.4 Professional networks are participated in to identify and build relationships and improve personal knowledge of investigative practices, technologies and trends. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment includes:
Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
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Method of assessment |
This unit of competency should be assessed using questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills. |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Legislative and procedural requirements may relate to : |
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Assignment instructions may relate to : |
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Personal limitations may relate to : |
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Relevant persons may include : |
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Work performance and conduct may relate to : |
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Investigative tasks may relate to : |
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Factors may include : |
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Feedback may be sought from : |
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Competency standards and other relevant benchmarks may relate to : |
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Opportunities for professional development may include : |
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Professional networks may relate to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Security |
Competency field
Competency field |
Investigative services |