- CPPSEC3032A - Gather information by factual investigation
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CPPSEC3032A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Gather information by factual investigation
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | CPPSEC3032A - Gather information by factual investigation |
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Description | This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to gather oral, written and electronic information for the carriage of investigation tasks. It requires the ability to plan and carry out factual information gathering activities, analyse and verify information, and present clear and accurate recommendations. 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 |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for investigative activities. |
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Element: Gather information. |
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Element: Report information. |
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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. | ||
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: using reliable sources and methods to gather information that is factual, lawful and relevant to the investigation in compliance with legislative and client requirements conducting interviews and meetings using appropriate interpersonal techniques and communication skills, and taking accurate and complete contemporaneous notes and statements evaluating and presenting gathered information in an appropriate format within designated timeframes collecting, storing and maintaining evidence in accordance with evidence management principles. | |
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 plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures access to a registered provider of assessment services access to a suitable venue and equipment 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 could be assessed using the following methods of assessment: observation of processes and procedures 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 Tasks
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This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
accurately record, report and document information and evidence analysis communicate using appropriate channels and communication modes diagramming identify and comply with applicable legal and procedural requirements, including licensing requirements, relevant to investigative activities illustration image compilation information technology interpret and follow instructions and procedures literacy skills to understand and communicate information (reading, writing, speaking, numeracy and listening) organise equipment and resource requirements plan and conduct meetings and interviews problem solving and negotiation questioning to check understanding reconstruction of facts relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities research risk assessment. |
Required knowledge |
applicable licensing and legal requirements relevant to investigative activities basic investigation techniques communication channels and modes evidence management principles factual information gathering techniques how to safeguard confidential information how to use business equipment to present information which may be used as evidence information management systems and methods interviewing, reviewing and debriefing processes legislative requirements applicable to the conduct and reporting of investigations legislative restrictions on the use of recording devices principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques reliable and verifiable sources of information reliable sources and methods for collecting information reporting and documentation requirements requirements for continuity of evidence. |
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. | |
Legislative requirements may 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. |
Assignment instructions may include: | assignment tasks and procedures assignment timeframe client information investigation purpose and objective methods of investigation reporting and documentation requirements resource and equipment allocations. |
Relevant personsmay include: | client industry or government representatives police security personnel supervisor or manager technical specialist. |
Resources and equipment | 35mm and video cameras compass lap-top computer mobile phones, pagers personnel scales scanners (audio, document, computer) tape measures transport voice recorder, transcript recorder writing instruments. |
Technical specialistsmay be: | accountants engineers forensic experts information technology experts photographers solicitors, lawyers specialist investigators undercover operatives. |
Information sources | colleagues, supervisor, management government departments or agencies industry networks industry specialists internet and other electronic sources interviews and meetings library newspapers and other print media photographs plans, map and schematic drawings police professional bodies records, reports, case notes. |
Information systemsmay depend on: | importance of information reliability of information sensitivity of information source or origin of information where information is to be disseminated. |
Evidencemay be: | circumstantial direct documentary hearsay opinion physical. |
Methodsfor collecting informationmay include: | electronic meetings and interviews photograph and filmed evidence pretext inquiries questioning researching public records taking statements testing of rumour undercover operations use of informants. |
Communication skillsmay include: | active listening comprehension negotiation note-taking positive body language questioning reading accurately speaking clearly summarising writing. |
Interpersonal techniquesmay include: | active listening being respectful and non-discriminatory to others control of tone of voice and body language demonstrating flexibility and willingness to negotiate interpreting non-verbal and verbal messages maintaining professionalism providing and receiving constructive feedback questioning to clarify and confirm understanding two-way communication use of communication appropriate to cultural differences use of positive, confident and cooperative language. |
Social and cultural differencesmay relate to: | dress and personal presentation food language religion social conventions traditional practices values and beliefs. |
Available factsmay relate to: | accident reports claims employer accident records machinery reports medical reports personal records personnel records policies travel documents. |
Formatmay relate to: | accuracy common industry terminology enclosures and attachments length sequence of coverage style use of abbreviations use of appendices use of plain English. |
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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Client and legislative requirements relevant to conducting and investigation and related information are identified and complied with. | |||
Assignment instructions are obtained, reviewed and clarified as required with relevant persons. | |||
Resource and equipment requirements including technical specialists are confirmed and organised. | |||
Information sources and systems are reliable and used in accordance with assignment objectives. | |||
A plan detailing key activities and their sequence is developed taking into consideration all known factors, client instructions and legal requirements. | |||
Research and preliminary inquiries are carried out to gather information and evidence in accordance with legislative requirements. | |||
Methods used for collecting information are valid and reliable and make efficient use of resources. | |||
Interviews and meetings are conducted using effective communication skills and interpersonal techniques and demonstrating sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences. | |||
Comprehensive statements are taken and physical evidence collected to support available facts in accordance with legislative requirements. | |||
Information is assessed for relevance and accuracy and additional information sought as required from identified sources. | |||
Gathered information is prioritised and organised in a logical manner with regard to continuity of evidence. | |||
Report is prepared presenting all relevant facts and observations in appropriate format. | |||
Content is evaluated in terms of validity, reliability and relevance in consultation with relevant persons. | |||
Client satisfaction with service delivery is reviewed using verifiable data and feedback and recommendations for improvement to service identified. | |||
All investigative information and records are securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality. |
Forms
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