CPPSEC3030 CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to gather information through surveillance operations. It requires the ability to select appropriate surveillance methods, plan and organise the sequence of activities, and use specialist equipment appropriate to the task. It also requires compliance with legislation applicable to surveillance processes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1 Prepare for surveillance operation.
1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative requirements relevant to assignment instructions are identified and complied with.
1.2 Surveillance methods are identified and background enquiries conducted in consultation with relevant persons.
1.3 Resource and equipment requirements are confirmed and organised in accordance with client requirements.
1.4 Equipment is checked for operational effectiveness and faulty or damaged equipment reported or replaced as appropriate.
1.5 Inspection of surveillance site is conducted to identify and record factors which may impact upon assignment instructions.
2 Conduct surveillance operation.
2.1 Surveillance is conducted in accordance with assignment instructions and legislative requirements.
2.2 Surveillance equipment is positioned and operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
2.3 Individuals or groups behaving in a suspicious or unusual manner are identified and monitored.
2.4 Alternate plans are implemented where surveillance integrity is threatened or compromised and reported to relevant persons.
2.5 Evidence of surveillance is completed and processed in accordance with assignment instructions.
3 Complete surveillance operation.
3.1 Report is prepared presenting all relevant facts and observations in appropriate format.
3.2 Opportunities for improvement are identified and recommendations provided to inform future surveillance.
3.3 Surveillance records are securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality.
3.4 Surveillance equipment is checked, cleaned and stored in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
1 Prepare for surveillance operation.
1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative requirements relevant to assignment instructions are identified and complied with.
1.2 Surveillance methods are identified and background enquiries conducted in consultation with relevant persons.
1.3 Resource and equipment requirements are confirmed and organised in accordance with client requirements.
1.4 Equipment is checked for operational effectiveness and faulty or damaged equipment reported or replaced as appropriate.
1.5 Inspection of surveillance site is conducted to identify and record factors which may impact upon assignment instructions.
2 Conduct surveillance operation.
2.1 Surveillance is conducted in accordance with assignment instructions and legislative requirements.
2.2 Surveillance equipment is positioned and operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
2.3 Individuals or groups behaving in a suspicious or unusual manner are identified and monitored.
2.4 Alternate plans are implemented where surveillance integrity is threatened or compromised and reported to relevant persons.
2.5 Evidence of surveillance is completed and processed in accordance with assignment instructions.
3 Complete surveillance operation.
3.1 Report is prepared presenting all relevant facts and observations in appropriate format.
3.2 Opportunities for improvement are identified and recommendations provided to inform future surveillance.
3.3 Surveillance records are securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality.
3.4 Surveillance equipment is checked, cleaned and stored in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Required skills
Required knowledge
Required skills
- advanced driving
- communicate using appropriate channels and communication modes
- covert observation
- defensive driving techniques
- framing digital or video image collection
- identify and comply with applicable legal and procedural requirements, including licensing requirements, relevant to investigative activities
- interpret and follow instructions and procedures
- navigation
- operate basic investigative equipment
- organise equipment and resource requirements
- participate in meetings and interviews
- record, report and document information
- relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities
- risk assessment
- source, collect and organise information
- use and interpret maps and street directories.
Required knowledge
- applicable licensing and legal requirements relevant to investigative operations
- communication channels and modes
- evidence management principles
- information gathering techniques
- interviewing, reviewing and debriefing processes
- investigative service options
- legislative restrictions on the use of recording devices
- observation and monitoring techniques
- operational functions of a range of investigative equipment
- principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques
- reliable and verifiable sources of information
- reporting and documentation requirements
- surveillance equipment, techniques and listening devices.
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:
· complying with applicable legislation, licensing and client requirements for the conduct and reporting of surveillance operations
· conducting surveillance operations using agreed surveillance methods and equipment
· sourcing, organising and managing surveillance information, evidence and records with appropriate regard to client confidentiality and evidence
management principles
· presenting surveillance report in a suitable format ensuring coverage of all relevant facts and observations.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
· complying with applicable legislation, licensing and client requirements for the conduct and reporting of surveillance operations
· conducting surveillance operations using agreed surveillance methods and equipment
· sourcing, organising and managing surveillance information, evidence and records with appropriate regard to client confidentiality and evidence
management principles
· presenting surveillance report in a suitable format ensuring coverage of all relevant facts and observations.
Range statement
Legislative requirements may relate to:
· applicable commonwealth, state and territory legislation which affects investigative work such as:
· workplace safety · environmental issues · equal employment opportunity · industrial relations
· anti-discrimination and diversity
· Australian standards and quality assurance · authority to conduct investigation
· award and enterprise agreements · evidence collection
· freedom of information · licensing arrangements and certification requirements
· privacy requirements · relevant industry codes of practice
· restrictions in the use of recording devices · surveillance and listening devices.
Assignment instructions may include:
· client identification information · incident and security risk response procedures
· investigation purpose and objective · investigation tasks and procedures
· investigation timeframe · personal presentation requirements
· premises location and layout · reporting and documentation requirements
· resource and equipment requirements · surveillance plan
· travel routes and schedules.
Surveillance methods may involve:
· mobile or static surveillance by vehicle · mobile or static surveillance by foot
· use of cameras and video equipment · use of electronic or specialist surveillance equipment.
Background enquiries may involve:
· tracing whereabouts (skiptracing) of subject
· identification of subject using sources such as:
· electoral rolls · public records · client records · visual observation · descriptions · photographs.
· inspection or observation of likely surveillance sites.
Relevant persons may include:
· client · industry or government representatives
· police · security personnel
· supervisor or manager · technical specialist.
Resources and equipment may include:
· business equipment · communication equipment (pager, portable two-way radio, mobile phone)
· laptop computer · maps and street directories
· pen and notebook · personal protection equipment
· surveillance equipment:
· 35mm camera · video camera · binoculars · disguise · torch · mirrors · measuring tape
· infrared · telephoto lens · tripod · voice recorders · night vision equipment
· personal hygiene aids · transport.
Factors may include:
· competing work demands · environmental factors (time, weather)
· non-availability of resources and materials · specialist equipment requirements
· surveillance site layout · technical specialist requirements
· unforeseen incidents · workplace hazards, risks and controls.
Surveillance may be:
· covert · mobile · overt · static.
Manufacturer's instructions may be found in:
· equipment specifications · operator's manual
· plans and diagrams · printed instruction leaflets
· warranty documents.
Evidence may include:
· audio · film or video · photographs · sketches · written and electronic notes.
Format may relate to:
· accuracy · common industry terminology
· enclosures and attachments · length
· sequence of coverage · style
· use of abbreviations · use of appendices
· use of plain English.
Legislative requirements may relate to:
· applicable commonwealth, state and territory legislation which affects investigative work such as:
· workplace safety · environmental issues · equal employment opportunity · industrial relations
· anti-discrimination and diversity
· Australian standards and quality assurance · authority to conduct investigation
· award and enterprise agreements · evidence collection
· freedom of information · licensing arrangements and certification requirements
· privacy requirements · relevant industry codes of practice
· restrictions in the use of recording devices · surveillance and listening devices.
Assignment instructions may include:
· client identification information · incident and security risk response procedures
· investigation purpose and objective · investigation tasks and procedures
· investigation timeframe · personal presentation requirements
· premises location and layout · reporting and documentation requirements
· resource and equipment requirements · surveillance plan
· travel routes and schedules.
Surveillance methods may involve:
· mobile or static surveillance by vehicle · mobile or static surveillance by foot
· use of cameras and video equipment · use of electronic or specialist surveillance equipment.
Background enquiries may involve:
· tracing whereabouts (skiptracing) of subject
· identification of subject using sources such as:
· electoral rolls · public records · client records · visual observation · descriptions · photographs.
· inspection or observation of likely surveillance sites.
Relevant persons may include:
· client · industry or government representatives
· police · security personnel
· supervisor or manager · technical specialist.
Resources and equipment may include:
· business equipment · communication equipment (pager, portable two-way radio, mobile phone)
· laptop computer · maps and street directories
· pen and notebook · personal protection equipment
· surveillance equipment:
· 35mm camera · video camera · binoculars · disguise · torch · mirrors · measuring tape
· infrared · telephoto lens · tripod · voice recorders · night vision equipment
· personal hygiene aids · transport.
Factors may include:
· competing work demands · environmental factors (time, weather)
· non-availability of resources and materials · specialist equipment requirements
· surveillance site layout · technical specialist requirements
· unforeseen incidents · workplace hazards, risks and controls.
Surveillance may be:
· covert · mobile · overt · static.
Manufacturer's instructions may be found in:
· equipment specifications · operator's manual
· plans and diagrams · printed instruction leaflets
· warranty documents.
Evidence may include:
· audio · film or video · photographs · sketches · written and electronic notes.
Format may relate to:
· accuracy · common industry terminology
· enclosures and attachments · length
· sequence of coverage · style
· use of abbreviations · use of appendices
· use of plain English.