Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SFICOMP406C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform mobile surveillance

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFICOMP406C - Perform mobile surveillance
Description This unit of competency involves performing mobile surveillance using foot, vehicle and alternative surveillance techniques. Alternative surveillance techniques include aerial and electronic surveillance, surveillance in remote areas and surveillance from/on public transport.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This competency is one in a series specialising in on-land surveillance. Other units include:SFICOMP402C Plan the surveillance operationSFICOMP403C Operate and maintain surveillance equipmentSFICOMP404C Operate an observation postSFICOMP405C Perform post-surveillance duties.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maintain mobile surveillance
  • The subject is properly identified.
  • Officer and equipment are selected and prepared appropriate to the environment in which surveillance will be undertaken.
  • Surveillance of the subject is maintained according to operational requirements at all times.
  • The subject's movements are monitored under all conditions through appropriate observation positioning, including covering exit and entry points to the area.
  • Communications techniques and equipment are used according to operational requirements.
  • Running sheets are completed in the prescribed format and include accurate descriptions of subjects, vehicles and location.
  • Equipment and evidence is kept secure during the surveillance operation.
       
Element: Maintain covert nature of surveillance operation
  • The covert nature of the surveillance is maintained using techniques appropriate for footand/orvehicle surveillance.
  • Surveillance positions are not compromised by the movement of officers during the period of observation.
  • Officers performing foot surveillance are recovered without compromise.
  • Equipment and documentation are concealed or disguised during surveillance operation.
       
Element: Respond to changes in surveillance operation
  • Appropriate search techniques are applied following loss of subject.
  • The need for counter-surveillance and/or anti-surveillance techniques is recognised and appropriate actions selected and applied.
  • Timing and position of changeovers are managed to control surveillance of subject, security of officers and to ensure the covert nature of the operation.
  • The need for alternative surveillance techniques is identified and requested
  • Static surveillance positions are appropriately utilised to support mobile surveillance operation as determined by the surveillance plan or in response to changing requirements of the current operation.
       


Evidence Required

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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 and/or 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 and/or 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.

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.

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
The subject is properly identified. 
Officer and equipment are selected and prepared appropriate to the environment in which surveillance will be undertaken. 
Surveillance of the subject is maintained according to operational requirements at all times. 
The subject's movements are monitored under all conditions through appropriate observation positioning, including covering exit and entry points to the area. 
Communications techniques and equipment are used according to operational requirements. 
Running sheets are completed in the prescribed format and include accurate descriptions of subjects, vehicles and location. 
Equipment and evidence is kept secure during the surveillance operation. 
The covert nature of the surveillance is maintained using techniques appropriate for footand/orvehicle surveillance. 
Surveillance positions are not compromised by the movement of officers during the period of observation. 
Officers performing foot surveillance are recovered without compromise. 
Equipment and documentation are concealed or disguised during surveillance operation. 
Appropriate search techniques are applied following loss of subject. 
The need for counter-surveillance and/or anti-surveillance techniques is recognised and appropriate actions selected and applied. 
Timing and position of changeovers are managed to control surveillance of subject, security of officers and to ensure the covert nature of the operation. 
The need for alternative surveillance techniques is identified and requested 
Static surveillance positions are appropriately utilised to support mobile surveillance operation as determined by the surveillance plan or in response to changing requirements of the current operation. 

Forms

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