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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Maintain mobile surveillance
  2. Maintain covert nature of surveillance operation
  3. Respond to changes in surveillance operation

Required Skills

Required skills

analysing information related to surveillance activity

communicating within an operational context and authority of position

interpreting and drawing maps

observing surveillance subject

planning for contingencies

sharing information with team members

using communication equipment under operational conditions

using foot surveillance skills under operational conditions

using surveillance driving skills under operational conditions

using surveillance technology such as cameras video and communication equipment

using technical skills relating to operation of surveillance equipment

working as part of a team

Literacy skills used for

analysing information

interpreting and drawing maps

maintaining a running sheet

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

local knowledge relevant to surveillance operations

surveillance methods

use of surveillance equipment

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 ability to

work with a team to carry out covert surveillance by applying vehicle andor foot surveillance techniques under operational conditions

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 equipment relevant to vehicle and foot surveillance

surveillance plan real or case study

running sheets

work team

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

analysis of running sheet

oral questions

observation of foot and vehicle surveillance techniques used in workplace or simulated situations

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification

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.

Mobile surveillance may be:

from vehicle

from vessel

on foot

a combination of these methods.

Appropriate to the environment means taking into consideration:

location (e.g. city, beach, hotel, rural town and remote area)

selection of vehicle and any equipment being used as part of the cover

situation, including mode of dress

the aim/objective at the time.

Exit and entry points are:

the avenues open to a subject to arrive at or depart a specified location.

Communication techniques and equipment relate to:

appropriate selection and use of communication equipment

use of appropriate terminology.

Running sheets are:

a surveillance log in the prescribed format.

Secure means:

preventing the loss of equipment and unauthorised access to communications.

Covert nature means:

the subject or members of the public are unaware of the surveillance activity.

Appropriate techniques for foot surveillance may include:

appropriate control and use of movements and equipment so as to maintain the covert nature of the surveillance

appropriate positioning to observe the subject taking into account topography, location, cover and exit points the subjects could use

effective teamwork.

Appropriate techniques for vehicle surveillance may include:

appropriate control and discretion of vehicle movements

methods of vehicle interception so as to maintain the covert nature of the surveillance

selection of vehicle positions

the use of multiple vehicles

vehicles will be driven according to traffic regulations.

Counter-surveillance measures are:

techniques employed to identify and counteract surveillance without detection, such as:

acting naturally

counter-surveillance routes

developing and using area familiarisation.

Anti-surveillance techniques are:

techniques employed to identify surveillance.

Changeovers refer to:

the movement of officers between surveillance duties.

Alternative surveillance techniques may include:

aerial and electronic surveillance

public transport

surveillance in a remote area.