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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to conduct interrogation while serving in an operational environment.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency will only be used by a specialist interrogator. The duties of an interrogator will be conducted during military operations working to the direction of an interrogation commander.
Interrogation is the systematic extraction of information from a detainee which differs from tactical questioning as it involves a range of information gathering methods and techniques over time.
The person who is interrogated will be detained; the process of handling detainees is not covered by this unit.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
DEFIN004A Conduct tactical questioning on operations
Employability Skills Information
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 Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for interrogation |
1.1 Instructions to conduct an interrogation are received and details are confirmed with supervisor 1.2 Detainee history and background is researched to develop lines of questioning in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Detainee is assessed to determine interrogation method 1.4 Interrogation plan is developed in accordance with organisational requirements 1.5 Interrogation plan is approved by supervisor 1.6 Support staff are briefed on their role during the interrogation 1.7 Interrogation area is prepared according to organisational requirements |
2. Conduct interrogation |
2.1 Detainee is searched in accordance with interrogation plan and organisational requirements 2.2 Appropriate atmosphere is created and maintained in accordance with interrogation plan 2.3 Questions are asked of the detainee in accordance with interrogation plan 2.4 Line of questioning is developed according to verbal and non-verbal responses 2.5 Assessment of detainee's demeanour is continually monitored and appropriate action is taken 2.6 Situations requiring assistance are identified and support is promptly requested 2.7 Legal requirements are identified and applied during activity 2.8 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety precautions are applied throughout activity |
3. Finalise interrogation |
3.1 Interrogation support staff are consulted to determine detainee's personality type 3.2 Interrogation documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures 3.3 Supervisor is briefed on interrogation activity in accordance with organisational procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to correctly compile an interrogation plan that will be used during the interrogation process, and to compile an interrogation report to brief support staff on the outcomes of the activity. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of simulated work contexts. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed during an activity or over time within a range of contexts involving simulated and scenario based type assessment activities. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment will be based on observations, questioning and/or evidence sourced from an exercise or workplace. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Detainee may include: |
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Standard procedures may include: |
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Assessing the detainee may include: |
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Interrogation plan may include: |
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Support staff may include: |
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Appropriate atmosphere may include: |
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Detainee's demeanour may include: |
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Legal requirements may include: |
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Interrogation documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.