Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to provide quality investigative services to clients. It requires the ability to identify the investigation needs of clients and identify and resolve client service problems. It also requires an ability to review the investigative services to identify required improvements. 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 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 Identify client needs . |
1.1 Relationship with client is established using appropriate interpersonal techniques to confirm needs and expectations. 1.2 Clients are provided with information about available investigative services to meet their needs and assisted in selection of a preferred option. 1.3 Benefits and limitations of preferred investigative options to meet client needs are discussed with client using appropriate communication skills . 1.4 Limitations in meeting client needs are recognised and assistance sought as required from relevant persons . |
2 Deliver investigative services . |
2.1 Effective investigative services are provided to meet identified client needs in accordance with assignment instructions and legislative requirements . 2.2 Special requirements of client are identified and service adjusted as required in accordance with client requirements. 2.3 Information regarding possible problems is promptly communicated to clients and contingency management plans implemented within an appropriate timeframe. 2.4 Investigative evidence is gathered and organised in accordance with client and legislative requirements. |
3 Review customer service . |
3.1 Client satisfaction is regularly reviewed using verifiable evidence in accordance with assignment instructions. 3.2 Client feedback is analysed in consultation with relevant persons and used as the basis for improvements to service delivery. 3.3 Client complaints are handled promptly and courteously and details recorded. 3.4 Investigative records are safely and securely maintained in accordance with client confidentiality and legislative requirements. |
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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Interpersonal techniques may include : |
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Investigation may be : |
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Investigative services may include : |
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Communication skills may include : |
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Limitations may relate to : |
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Relevant persons may include : |
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Assignment instructions may include : |
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Legislative requirements may relate to : |
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Possible problems may relate to : |
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Evidence may relate to : |
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Verifiable evidence may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Security |
Competency field
Competency field |
Investigative services |