Elements and Performance Criteria

The range of variables places the competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements. The range of variables also provides a focus for assessment and relates to the unit as a whole. The following variables may be present.

Security:
Includes the prevention of loss or damage or compromise of equipment.

Adopted:
Means the process of surveillance officers legally acknowledging the accuracy of an observation.

Continuity and security:
Includes management of surveillance product in accordance with accepted practice.

Post-surveillance report:
Means a report prepared to the agreed format on any operational issues that may have emerged during the surveillance operation and which requires consideration with a view to subsequent action.

Each unit of competency has an evidence guide that relates directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables. Its purpose is to guide assessment of the unit in the workplace and/or training program. The following components provide information to assist this purpose.

Underpinning knowledge
The essential knowledge and understanding a person needs to perform work to the required standard include:
· jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws
· surveillance methods
· maintenance and use of surveillance equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines and jurisdictional procedures
· evidentiary requirements.

Practical skills
The essential skills a person needs to perform work to the required standards include:
· working as part of a team in sharing and analysing information, developing the surveillance product
· preparing briefs
· communicating observations and analysis results to others
· analysing information related to surveillance activity
· disseminating information in accordance with jurisdictional requirements
· maintaining equipment.

Literacy skills used for:
· analysing a running sheet.

Numeracy skills used for:
· counting, calculations involving time, distances and/or quantities
· estimating height, weight, number of people
· estimating quantity and size of product.

Critical aspects of competence
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
· prepare surveillance product to a standard that meets jurisdictional and legal requirements. This will be obtained through the analysis of information gathered during surveillance activities.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
· jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws relevant to surveillance operations and allowable evidence.

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit may be assessed after/with:
· SFICOMP402B - Plan the surveillance operation
· SFICOMP403B - Operate and maintain surveillance equipment
· SFICOMP406B - Perform mobile surveillance.

Context of assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
· written post-surveillance reports
· observation of participation in a debriefing session
· observation of surveillance equipment maintenance activities
· demonstration of preparation exhibits
· assessment of possible improvements in surveillance activity.

Resources required for assessment
Resources may include:
· surveillance plan
· scheduled maintenance program for surveillance equipment
· running sheets
· exhibits
· surveillance equipment requiring maintenance (including manufacturer's guidelines)
· work team.