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Unit of competency details

PSPINV001 - Plan and initiate an investigation (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 07/Mar/2016


Training packages that include this unit

Qualifications that include this unit

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SFI40319 - Certificate IV in Fisheries ComplianceCertificate IV in Fisheries ComplianceCurrent1-2 
RGR40518 - Certificate IV in Racing IntegrityCertificate IV in Racing IntegrityCurrent1-2 
ACM40117 - Certificate IV in Animal Control and RegulationCertificate IV in Animal Control and RegulationSuperseded1-2 
ACM40122 - Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and ManagementCertificate IV in Animal Regulation and ManagementCurrent
ACM40121 - Certificate IV in Animal Regulation and ManagementCertificate IV in Animal Regulation and ManagementSuperseded1-2 
LGA40120 - Certificate IV in Local GovernmentCertificate IV in Local GovernmentCurrent
PSP40416 - Certificate IV in Government InvestigationsCertificate IV in Government InvestigationsCurrent
DEF40217 - Certificate IV in Intelligence OperationsCertificate IV in Intelligence OperationsCurrent1-2 
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 019903 Forensic Science  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 019903 Forensic Science  09/Aug/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

Application

This unit describes the skills required to identify and confirm possible non-compliance, and plan and initiate a subsequent investigation. It includes planning and activating evidence collection, identifying witnesses and persons of interest.

This unit applies to those working in a range of regulatory work environments involving gathering and managing physical or documentary evidence from a range of sources.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to WHS in the context of investigations.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently using support from a range of established resources to perform complex tasks in a range of contexts, including some that are unfamiliar and/or unpredictable.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Investigation

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Initiate preliminary investigation to confirm non-compliance 

1.1 Assess information, confirm likely non-compliance and if matter under investigation falls within jurisdiction.

1.2 Prioritise importance and urgency of the matter for action.

1.3 Initiate documentation for investigation of alleged matter.

2. Plan investigation 

2.1 Determine the objectives of the investigation and obtain necessary resources to conduct the investigation.

2.2 Identify and plan for risks associated with the investigation including sensitivities that might affect the organisation.

2.3 Select methods to achieve the investigation's objectives.

2.4 Identify timelines and prioritise tasks.

2.5 Confirm and initiate communication and case management requirements.

2.6 Record investigation planning.

2.7 Obtain approval to commence investigation.

3. Initiate investigation 

3.1 Implement evidence recording process.

3.2 Identify, locate and contact possible witnesses to request information.

3.3 Identify and locate responsible parties and record their particulars.

3.4 Contact responsible parties for interview and inform them of the nature of the investigation as required by law.

3.5 Research evidence requirements to establish the type and standard of evidence and necessary resources according to the size of investigation and nature of the offence.

3.6 Select and initiate investigative techniques.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

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Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

  • acting ethically
  • applying legislation, regulations and codes of practice
  • using process mapping
  • undertaking research, analysis and problem solving in the context of investigating non compliance
  • questioning and negotiating meaning
  • responding to diversity
  • using planning and time management in the context of investigations
  • preparing written reports and recommendations requiring accuracy, formal language structures
  • using information technology for data analysis, recording and reporting

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

  • investigation methodology and techniques
  • rules and types of evidence
  • storage and continuity of evidence
  • applicable legislation
  • aspects of criminal, civil or administrative law
  • jurisdiction, powers and restrictions to investigate
  • organisational policy and procedures
  • cultural awareness
  • confidentiality and privacy issues
  • reporting procedures which provide a written or electronic audit trail

Assessment Conditions

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when initiating investigations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623