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

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