Unit of competency Outline
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Operate and maintain surveillance equipment
Operate and maintain surveillance equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP403C
SFICOMP403C
State Code
D9197
D9197
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/03/2012
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
01/03/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves using surveillance equipment during a surveillance operation. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Operate and maintain surveillance equipment
- 1.1. Surveillance equipment is selected, operated and maintained according to jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws and operational requirements.
- 1.2. Security of equipment and communications is maintained throughout the surveillance operation.
- 1.3. Photographs and video footage are produced that meet surveillance operational requirements.
- 1.4. Covert communication attachments are correctly connected, utilised and operated.
- 1.5. The possible use by subjects of scanner/interceptor equipment is identified and the appropriate response is made.
2. Participate in the establishment and use of surveillance communication protocols
- 2.1. Communications equipment appropriate to the transmission distances required for the surveillance operation is selected.
- 2.2. Radio communication channels appropriate to the surveillance operation are identified and used.
- 2.3. Secure coding equipment and secure transmission nodes are used appropriate to surveillance operational requirements.
- 2.4. Communication is clear, concise, accurate, timely and relevant using surveillance terminology as appropriate.
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.
Surveillance equipment may include:
any equipment available in the operational circumstances, such as:
CCTV equipment
communications equipment
infrared technology
night vision technology
other surveillance equipment:
portable radio
repeaters or any other communications device
SLR camera
tracking equipment
vehicle radio
video camera.
Jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws may include:
legal requirements for tendering surveillance product to a court
legislation relevant to the agency and its officers in the performance of their duty
occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and procedures
standard operational procedures (SOPs).
Operational requirements may include:
availability
communications security
location
topography.
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.
Surveillance equipment may include:
any equipment available in the operational circumstances, such as:
CCTV equipment
communications equipment
infrared technology
night vision technology
other surveillance equipment:
portable radio
repeaters or any other communications device
SLR camera
tracking equipment
vehicle radio
video camera.
Jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws may include:
legal requirements for tendering surveillance product to a court
legislation relevant to the agency and its officers in the performance of their duty
occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and procedures
standard operational procedures (SOPs).
Operational requirements may include:
availability
communications security
location
topography.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
operate surveillance equipment to provide communications support to the surveillance operation
record observations to a standard that meets surveillance objectives and jurisdictional evidentiary requirements.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
communication protocols
camera techniques.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment and should include the range of surveillance equipment used in the jurisdiction.
Resources may include:
surveillance plan
surveillance equipment required for surveillance method.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstration
portfolio of photography and video footage
questions.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
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:
operate surveillance equipment to provide communications support to the surveillance operation
record observations to a standard that meets surveillance objectives and jurisdictional evidentiary requirements.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
communication protocols
camera techniques.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment and should include the range of surveillance equipment used in the jurisdiction.
Resources may include:
surveillance plan
surveillance equipment required for surveillance method.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstration
portfolio of photography and video footage
questions.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4209 | SFICOMP403B | Operate and maintain surveillance equipment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR89 | SFICPL403 | Operate and maintain surveillance equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D626 | SFI40411 | Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |