This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply investigative techniques

apply questioning and interviewing techniques

identify label and store evidence

operate interviewing recording equipment

prepare and compile statements

use police information systems

Required Knowledge

information types and their sources

procedures and security measures for accessing storing retrieving and sharing data from police databases

relevant jurisdictional laws bylaws and regulations such as that relating to offences against persons property accessing information systems and privacy legislation

rights of individuals in relation to the conduct of interviews and statement compilation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

relevant information and record it accurately

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

interview and evidence recording equipment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Seeking information may include:

Information obtained may come from:

Recording forms/reports may include:

Statements may include:

Interviews may be conducted at:

Interview and evidence recording equipment may include: