NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Conduct a Customs drug investigation
Level
5
Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for
and plan a Customs drug investigation; implement a drug
investigation plan in accordance with organisational
requirements; and carry out post-investigation activities.
Classification
Public Sector Services > Border Management
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Recommended: Unit 18643, Demonstrate knowledge of the
powers of a Customs officer, or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Performance in relation to the outcomes and evidence requirements must comply
with current legislation, policies and procedures including:
Customs and Excise Act 1996;
Evidence Act 2006;
Misuse of Drugs Act 1975;
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990;
Official Information Act 1982;
Privacy Act 1993;
New Zealand Customs Service Code of Conduct; (available from New Zealand
Customs Service, PO Box 2218, Wellington, www.customs.govt.nz);
The State Services Code of Conduct, Standards of Integrity and Conduct (available
from www.ssc.govt.nz).
2
Definitions
Customs Computer System is the term used to describe the Customs technology
system. Customs Computer System is a complex computer system that receives a
wide range of Customs data, and provides a mechanism for the processing of
passenger, goods and Customs information. This system may also be known as
CusMod.
Exhibit refers to a document or other object that is taken by a Customs officer, and is
produced before the Court as evidence to support a charge.
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Interview in the context of this unit standard refers to a formally structured
questioning of a person to a standard that may be used as evidence. Audio or visual
recordings or a mix of both may be used however where these facilities are
unavailable at the location and time of interview, a paper record of the interview is
required.
Organisational requirements refer to instructions to staff on policies, procedures, and
methodologies which are documented and are available in the workplace. They must
be consistent with applicable legislation and any other applicable compliance
requirements.
3
Competency and skills covered by this standard cannot be fully demonstrated under
simulated conditions.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare for and plan a Customs drug investigation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The investigation objectives and the category of the investigation are
established in accordance with the Police/Customs Agreement on Drug
Enforcement in New Zealand and New Zealand Customs Service policy.
1.2
Information sources and information to be collected from each source are
identified.
1.3
Resources required to support the investigation are identified and prepared.
1.4
The investigation plan is developed in accordance with organisational
requirements.
Outcome 2
Implement a drug investigation plan in accordance with organisational requirements.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Investigative activity to obtain evidence is undertaken.
2.2
Relevant evidence is collected, evaluated and processed.
2.3
Any forfeited goods are seized and processed and all exhibits are collated and
documented while adhering to principles of chain of evidence.
2.4
All identified witnesses and suspects are interviewed.
2.5
Offenders are arrested, if appropriate.
2.6
Case management principles are applied.
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All intelligence accrued throughout the investigation is entered into Customs
Computer System.
Outcome 3
Carry out post-investigation activities.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Contribution to the preparation of the prosecution case is undertaken and
completed in accordance with organisational requirements.
Range
3.2
may include but is not limited to – summary of facts, brief of
evidence.
File is subjected to peer and team leader review.
Status and review information
Registration date
16 July 2010
Date version published
16 July 2010
Planned review date
1 February 2015
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0121
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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