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PSPREG006 - Produce formal record of interview (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by PSPREG035 - Produce formal record of interviewNon-equivalent. Unit Code changed. Minor changes to Application, Elements and PCs. FS added. Additions to PE and KE. AC expanded for clarification. 02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG407B - Produce formal record of interviewUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 06/Mar/2016

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1 1 (this release) 07/Mar/2016

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091105 Police Studies  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091105 Police Studies  09/Aug/2016 
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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.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG407B Produce formal record of interview.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to produce formal records of interview. It includes preparing for, conducting and record interviews.

This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities.

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 and environment in the context of conducting interviews.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing routine tasks, in a range of contexts including some that are unfamiliar or unpredictable.

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

Competency Field

Regulatory

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. Prepare for interview 

1.1 Develop interview plan.

1.2 Determine venue, equipment and personnel to be involved in or excluded from the interview.

1.3 Identify exhibits to be used in the interview and make readily available for reference.

1.4 Asses risks associated with the interview and instigate procedures for ensuring the safety of self and others.

2. Conduct and record interview 

2.1 Provide interviewee with preliminary advice and question to ensure their understanding of the interview process and their rights.

2.2 Use questioning techniques to gather information, and test and confirm its relevance, reliability and sufficiency, prior to concluding the interview.

2.3 Introduce and fully describe exhibits.

2.4 Conduct, record and conclude interview in accordance with the rules of evidence so that outcomes are admissible in evidence.

2.5 Produce a true record of interview and complete post-interview procedures.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG407B Produce formal record of interview.

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.

  • Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

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 one occasion.

  • using interviewing techniques and varying style and language structure to suit situation and interviewee(s)
  • using techniques to defuse potentially dangerous situations
  • engaging in exchanges of sometimes complex oral information
  • using diverse communication techniques
  • engaging in questioning that meets legal requirements for admissibility
  • undertaking research, analysis and problem solving
  • using judgment, to test the veracity of information and vary questions and interviewing techniques to suit
  • preparing interview documentation requiring accuracy of expression and formality in structure and format
  • operating technical and electronic equipment

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.

  • organisational policies and guidelines relating to formal interviews
  • interview techniques and points of proof
  • rules of evidence and admissibility
  • use of caution
  • legal and ethical considerations for conducting interviews involving juveniles, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and disciplinary matters
  • diversity issues in the context of interviewing suspects, witnesses and others
  • procedures for using interpreters
  • legal and organisational requirements for documentation
  • legal requirements relating to electronic recording equipment
  • public sector legislation relating to producing a formal record of interview

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

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

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