- CPPSEC3034A - Operate information gathering equipment
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CPPSEC3034A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate information gathering equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | CPPSEC3034A - Operate information gathering equipment |
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| Description | This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to operate equipment to gather information about persons, items or assets. It requires the ability to determine surveillance methods, operate surveillance equipment and document information. It also requires compliance with legislation applicable to investigation 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. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | 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. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not Applicable | ||
| Competency Field | Investigative services | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Select equipment required. |
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| Element: Operate equipment. |
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| Element: Maintain and store equipment. |
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Evidence Required
List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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. | ||
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: selecting information gathering equipment appropriate to the investigative operation based on information gathered and a review of client and assignment instructions carrying out pre-operational checks and identifying and reporting faulty, malfunctioning or damaged equipment for repair or replacement safely and effectively operating a range of information gathering equipment in compliance with applicable legislative and licensing requirements Cleaning, maintaining and storing information gathering equipment and completing and maintaining associated records and documentation. | |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment includes: a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement. Resource implications for assessment include: access to a registered provider of assessment services access to a suitable venue and equipment access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements. Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. | |
Method of assessment | This unit of competency should be assessed using questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills. | |
Guidance information for assessment | Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. | |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
apply safe workplace practices and procedures communicate in a clear and concise manner communicate using appropriate channels and communication modes identify and comply with applicable legal and procedural requirements, including licensing requirements relevant to information gathering activities identify faults and determine appropriate repair or replacement action interpret and follow instructions and procedures maintain inventory of equipment and consumables measure and calculate consumption and servicing requirements operate a range of information gathering equipment organise equipment and resource requirements read and interpret basic technical information record, report and document information which may be used as evidence relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities risk assessment solve routine problems use and interpret maps and street directories. |
Required knowledge |
applicable licensing and legal requirements relevant to investigative operations common and complex equipment faults configuration and operation of information gathering equipment used from a vehicle interviewing, reviewing and debriefing processes legal implications relating to use of ancillary equipment for listening, tracking, observation, record keeping associated with note taking observation and monitoring techniques operational functions of a range of investigative equipment pre-operational checking functions and procedures principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques procedures for gathering information by factual investigation or surveillance reporting and documentation requirements requirements for the securing and storage of information gathering equipment and consumables routine maintenance procedures for investigative equipment. |
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. | |
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. |
Information gathering activitiesmay include: | mobile and static foot surveillance mobile and static vehicle surveillance use of 35mm camera use of electronic surveillance equipment use of video equipment. |
Equipment for information gathering may include: | audible and visual warning devices binoculars, telephoto lens, tripod detection devices electronic counter surveillance equipment electronic readers and recognition controls infra-red, night vision equipment measuring tape mirrors mobile phone and other means of communication scanners spares and consumables (notepads, guise, pens, film, batteries, licences, street maps, telephone directories, light bulbs, credit cards, cash, protective clothing, public transport tickets, vehicle fuel) torch videos, cameras, recorders voice recorders. |
Legislative requirementsmay 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 trade practices. |
Sourcesof information gathering equipmentmay include: | data distributor internal records manufacturer market availability organisational stores publications such as industry newsletters, advertising brochures, magazines, professional association magazines retailer. |
Routine pre-operational checksmay include: | checking log books and maintenance schedule cleaning, priming, tightening, basic repairs and adjustments identification and segregation of unsafe or faulty equipment for repair or replacement observing and monitoring noise levels for correct operation visual checks for wear and tear. |
Manufacturer's instructionsmay be found in: | attached to the equipment equipment specifications operator manual plans and diagrams printed instruction leaflets warranty documents. |
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues may relate to: | potential or existing hazards or risks safety of self and others. |
Documentationmay include: | computer-based information diary logs inventory maintenance records original and back-up tapes original, copy and negative film or photographs record of usage of equipment (written, card, electronic). |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Assignment instructions are reviewed to identify information gathering activities and equipment needs in accordance with client and legislative requirements. | |||
| Necessary equipment is sourced and accessed in accordance with assignment instructions. | |||
| Routine pre-operational checks are carried out according to manufacturer's instructions. | |||
| Faults and malfunctions are reported and action initiated to rectify problems or seek replacement as appropriate. | |||
| Training, licensing and legislative requirements are identified and complied with prior to and during equipment operation. | |||
| Equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner according to manufacturer's instructions. | |||
| Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues are identified and appropriate risk control measures implemented. | |||
| Cleaning and maintenance of equipment are conducted in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. | |||
| Complex faults or repair requirements outside area of responsibility or competence are reported for specialist advice. | |||
| Equipment is stored in a safe and secure area in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. | |||
| Records and documentation are completed and maintained with due regard to client confidentiality. |
Forms
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