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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Store and secure equipment
   • Equipment is stored.
   • Security of surveillance equipment is maintained when not in use.
   • Maintenance of equipment is conducted according to a maintenance schedule.
2. Prepare surveillance product to a standard that meets court requirements
   • Witness statements, photographs, video footage and surveillance exhibits are labelled and stored.
   • Information gathered during surveillance is disseminated to relevant parties.
   • Running sheets are adopted.
   • Continuity and security of surveillance product is maintained and acceptable for presentation in court.
3. Participate in debriefing session on the surveillance activity
   • Debriefing session is attended and information and feedback relating to the surveillance activity are provided, as required.
   • Contributions are made to the post-surveillance report commensurate with level of responsibility and involvement in the surveillance activity.

Required Skills

Required skills

analysing information related to surveillance activity communicating observations and analysis results to others disseminating information according to jurisdictional requirements maintaining equipment preparing briefs sharing information as part of a team working as part of a team developing the surveillance product Literacy skills used for analysing surveillancerelated information preparing briefs Numeracy skills used for counting and calculations involving time distances andor quantities estimating height weight and number of people estimating quantity and size of product

Required knowledge

evidentiary requirements jurisdictional policies procedures and laws maintenance and use of surveillance equipment surveillance methods

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to prepare surveillance product to a standard that meets jurisdictional and legal requirements This will be obtained through the analysis of information gathered during surveillance activities Assessment must confirm knowledge of jurisdictional policies procedures and laws relevant to surveillance operations and allowable evidence
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment Resources may include surveillance plan scheduled maintenance program for surveillance equipment running sheets exhibits surveillance equipment requiring maintenance including manufacturer guidelines work team
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested written postsurveillance reports observation of participation in a debriefing session observation of surveillance equipment maintenance activities demonstration of preparation exhibits assessment of possible improvements in surveillance activity
Guidance information for assessment	This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification

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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Security ensures:	the prevention of loss or damage or compromise of equipment.
Adopted means:	the process of surveillance officers legally acknowledging the accuracy of an observation.
Continuity and security means:	management of surveillance product in accordance with accepted practice.
Post-surveillance report means:	a report prepared to the agreed format on any operational issues that may have emerged during the surveillance operation and which requires consideration with a view to subsequent action.

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