CPP30619 – Certificate III in Investigative Services
Qualification Description
This is a qualification for investigators, responsible for factual investigation and inquiry work or covert surveillance operations. Investigators operate under limited supervision and use discretion and judgement to search for information about a person’s character, actions or work and gather evidence that may be used in court.
Occupational titles may include:
- inquiry agent
- private investigator.
This qualification provides occupational specialisations in factual investigation and surveillance, and a pathway to further learning and work in investigations management.
Investigators undertaking surveillance operations are required to operate a surveillance vehicle in compliance with road and traffic laws.
Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to investigative services in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 16 units of competency
- 5 core units
- 11 elective units.
Electives are to be chosen as follows:
- all 8 units in Group A plus 3 units from any other group not already selected, or
- all 7 units in Group B plus 4 units from any other group not already selected
- up to 1 unit may be selected from any Training Package, as long as it contributes to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and maintains the AQF level of this qualification.
Units
CPPINV3026 | Work effectively in investigative services |
CPPINV3027 | Develop investigation plans |
CPPINV3028 | Investigate and locate subjects |
CPPINV3029 | Provide quality investigative services to clients |
CPPSEC3124 | Prepare and present evidence in court |
Group A: Factual Investigation
BSBSMB305 | Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business |
CPPINV3030 | Conduct factual investigations |
CPPINV3031 | Conduct interviews and take statements to support investigations |
CPPINV3032 | Develop factual investigation reports |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
PSPCRT007 | Compile and use official notes |
PSPREG006 | Produce formal record of interview |
PSPSEC009 | Handle sensitive information |
Group B: Surveillance
BSBSMB305 | Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business |
CPPINV3033 | Conduct covert surveillance operations |
CPPINV3034 | Organise and operate surveillance vehicles |
CPPINV3035 | Develop surveillance investigation reports |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
PSPCRT007 | Compile and use official notes |
PSPSEC009 | Handle sensitive information |
Group C: Specialist
AVIY3075 | Control remote pilot aircraft systems in normal flight |
BSBSMB301 | Investigate micro business opportunities |
BSBSMB401 | Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning |
CPPSEC3101 | Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation |
FNSMCA303 | Serve legal process |