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Plan the surveillance operation
Plan the surveillance operation
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP402C
SFICOMP402C
State Code
D9196
D9196
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/03/2012
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
01/03/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency involves tasking, planning, allocating resources and organising a static or mobile surveillance operation, including any reconnaissance that may be required.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. Participate in planning the surveillance operation
- 1.1. A tasking brief is received and clarified with the team leader or client.
- 1.2. The type of surveillanceoperation is identified.
- 1.3. Priorities are discussed with the team leader and a realistic timeframe agreed.
- 1.4. Constraints are identified.
- 1.5. Aims/objectives of surveillance operation are clearly understood by all parties.
- 1.6. All available factors are analysed.
- 1.7. Resources are identified and appropriately selected.
- 1.8. Resource limitations are identified and discussed with the team leader.
- 1.9. Alternative surveillance techniques are identified.
- 1.10. A reconnaissance plan is prepared.
2. Conduct reconnaissance of nominated location
- 2.1. Entry and exit points are identified.
- 2.2. All apparent security monitoring devices are identified, where practicable.
- 2.3. Location is accurately described, including type, structure and surrounding environment.
- 2.4. Vehicles and vehicle storage facilities are described.
- 2.5. Appropriate observation points for the location are identified.
- 2.6. Maps, aerial/ground photographs and/or video are utilised to enhance reconnaissance.
- 2.7. Major subject's frequency points and associates are identified and surveyed.
- 2.8. Surveillance coverage points for nominated location are identified.
- 2.9. All legislative and procedural requirements are observed.
- 2.10. A reconnaissance report is prepared.
3. Participate in preparation of the surveillance plan
- 3.1. A contribution is made to the development of asurveillance plan, as required by the team leader.
- 3.2. Alternative surveillance techniques are identified.
- 3.3. Personal responsibilities are understood and, if appropriate, operational orders interpreted.
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.
Tasking brief may include:
a clear statement of the client's needs
proposed duration of the surveillance
records all available information held concerning the subject of surveillance
the aim of the surveillance.
Type of surveillance operation:
collecting information that is part of an activity pattern
mobile
observing a specific activity
static.
Constraints may include:
operational security
resources
timeframes.
Aims/objectives will be:
consistent with the overall objectives of the investigation or operation .
Factors may include:
any information and/or intelligence, which may impact on the formulation of the surveillance planning process, such as:
coverage period
likely courses of action
own resources
subject resources
topography.
Resources may include:
financial
human
internal or external in origin
physical.
Alternative surveillance techniques may include:
aerial
electronic
public transport
special requirements of performing surveillance in remote areas.
Reconnaissance plan may include:
guidance on performance of the reconnaissance
input of surveillance team members and other specialist advice, if appropriate
resources needed
cover story
the risks of performing the reconnaissance.
Exit and entry points are:
the avenues open to a subject to arrive at or depart from a specified location.
Security monitoring devices may include:
alarm systems
all electronic surveillance devices
any other physical or technical application employed for the security of the location and which are likely to comprise a surveillance operation
man traps.
Surrounding environment may include:
population orientation
socioeconomic climate
topography.
Appropriate means:
correct choice taking into account the environmental conditions affecting the aim/objective at the time and security issues.
A subject's frequency points are:
any place or building likely to be accessed by the nominated subject, and may include:
business locations
public transport locations
schools
shopping facilities.
Surveillance coverage points are:
observation positions used to identify and cover subject's movements and locations.
Legislative and procedural requirements will include:
legislation relevant to jurisdiction and its officers in the performance of their duty
legal requirements for tendering surveillance reports to a court
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Reconnaissance report:
includes:
aims/objectives of the reconnaissance
equipment needs
officers conducting the reconnaissance
rally point
time frame
type of reconnaissance
provides a clear, concise picture of the operational area
should follow the agreed format.
Surveillance plan may include:
resource and operational issues specific to the task, the team and the target
a plan of operation to facilitate the maximum use of resources in achieving the operational objective
a risk assessment.
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.
Tasking brief may include:
a clear statement of the client's needs
proposed duration of the surveillance
records all available information held concerning the subject of surveillance
the aim of the surveillance.
Type of surveillance operation:
collecting information that is part of an activity pattern
mobile
observing a specific activity
static.
Constraints may include:
operational security
resources
timeframes.
Aims/objectives will be:
consistent with the overall objectives of the investigation or operation .
Factors may include:
any information and/or intelligence, which may impact on the formulation of the surveillance planning process, such as:
coverage period
likely courses of action
own resources
subject resources
topography.
Resources may include:
financial
human
internal or external in origin
physical.
Alternative surveillance techniques may include:
aerial
electronic
public transport
special requirements of performing surveillance in remote areas.
Reconnaissance plan may include:
guidance on performance of the reconnaissance
input of surveillance team members and other specialist advice, if appropriate
resources needed
cover story
the risks of performing the reconnaissance.
Exit and entry points are:
the avenues open to a subject to arrive at or depart from a specified location.
Security monitoring devices may include:
alarm systems
all electronic surveillance devices
any other physical or technical application employed for the security of the location and which are likely to comprise a surveillance operation
man traps.
Surrounding environment may include:
population orientation
socioeconomic climate
topography.
Appropriate means:
correct choice taking into account the environmental conditions affecting the aim/objective at the time and security issues.
A subject's frequency points are:
any place or building likely to be accessed by the nominated subject, and may include:
business locations
public transport locations
schools
shopping facilities.
Surveillance coverage points are:
observation positions used to identify and cover subject's movements and locations.
Legislative and procedural requirements will include:
legislation relevant to jurisdiction and its officers in the performance of their duty
legal requirements for tendering surveillance reports to a court
standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Reconnaissance report:
includes:
aims/objectives of the reconnaissance
equipment needs
officers conducting the reconnaissance
rally point
time frame
type of reconnaissance
provides a clear, concise picture of the operational area
should follow the agreed format.
Surveillance plan may include:
resource and operational issues specific to the task, the team and the target
a plan of operation to facilitate the maximum use of resources in achieving the operational objective
a risk assessment.
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:
work in a team environment to develop a surveillance plan based on information obtained through a location/site reconnaissance.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws relevant to surveillance operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at a workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
surveillance equipment required for reconnaissance
work team and team leader.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
case study
journal
questions
role-play.
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:
work in a team environment to develop a surveillance plan based on information obtained through a location/site reconnaissance.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
jurisdictional policies, procedures and laws relevant to surveillance operations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at a workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
surveillance equipment required for reconnaissance
work team and team leader.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
case study
journal
questions
role-play.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4208 | SFICOMP402B | Plan the surveillance operation | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR88 | SFICPL402 | Plan the surveillance operation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D626 | SFI40411 | Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |