NZQA registered unit standard
Title
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Conduct a detention for an internal concealment as a Customs officer
5 Credits 15 Level
Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the legal requirements associated with a detention for internal concealment under the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978; prepare to carry out a detention for internal concealment as a
Customs officer; carry out a detention for internal concealment; and complete detention procedures.
Classification
Available grade
Entry information
Public Sector Services > Border Management
Achieved
Recommended skills and knowledge
The Skills Organisation
SSB Code 100401
Unit 18249, Conduct a personal search as a Customs officer ;
Unit 18266 Explain and carry out exhibit handling for border management : and Unit 18643, Demonstrate knowledge of the powers of a Customs officer .
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;
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990;
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
The State Services Code of Conduct, Standard of Integrity and Conduct (available from www.ssc.govt.nz);
New Zealand Customs Service Code of Conduct (available from NZ Customs
Service, PO Box 2218, Wellington 6140, www.customs.govt.nz).
2 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 Throughout the conduct of an internal concealment detention, the health and safety of the detainee remains paramount.
4 The competency and skills covered by this unit standard are able to be fully demonstrated under simulated conditions.
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Outcome 1
Describe the legal requirements associated with a detention for internal concealment under the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978.
Range sections 13a
– 13m.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Indicators of possible internal concealment are identified.
Range may include but is not limited to – discomfort of suspect, intelligence report.
1.2 Customs policy and rules for a detention are explained in terms of current legislation.
Range Class A and Class B drugs, reasonable cause to believe, cessation of detention.
1.3 The process for carrying out a detention is explained in terms of section 13a of the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978.
1.4 The duties and roles of all people involved throughout a detention are explained.
Range includes but is not limited to – interviewer, detaining officer, logistics officer.
1.5 The rights of a person suspected of carrying drugs internally and who is detained for examination are explained in terms of current legislation.
Range includes but is not limited to
– New Zealand Bill of Rights Act
1990.
1.6 Documentation associated with a detention and the importance of accuracy with documentation is explained.
Range documentation includes but is not limited to – notice of detention for the purpose of personal search, notice of detention, Customs internal concealment checklist, medical advice sheet, consent to medical examination, certificate by person conducting examination, statements of service, application for detention warrant, detention warrant and renewal of detention warrant, medical log, monitor logs.
1.7 The resources required to support a detention are identified.
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1.8
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The health and safety issues surrounding a detention are explained in accordance with organisational requirements.
Range includes but is not limited to
– personal safety, use of protective clothing.
1.9 The procedure for examining waste is explained in accordance with organisational requirements.
1.10 Security requirements during a detention are explained in accordance with organisational requirements.
Outcome 2
Prepare to carry out a detention for internal concealment as a Customs officer.
Evidence requirements
2.1 Detention team is assembled and fully briefed in accordance with organisational requirements.
Range includes but is not limited to – interviewing officer, logistics officer, detaining officer.
2.2 Application for detention warrant and accompanying documentation is completed in accordance with organisational requirements.
2.3
2.4
Detention warrant is secured in accordance with organisational requirements.
Resources are assembled, checked and readied for use during the detention.
Range includes but is not limited to – detention room, medical practitioner, documentation.
Outcome 3
Carry out a detention for internal concealment.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Detainee is monitored at all times during the period of the detention with particular attention to their welfare.
3.2 Detention log of all activity is maintained in accordance with organisational requirements.
3.3 Examination of waste product is completed in accordance with organisational requirements.
3.4 Items of suspect nature are recorded and placed in secure storage in accordance with organisational requirements.
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Health and safety procedures are followed in accordance with organisational requirements.
Outcome 4
Complete detention procedures.
Evidence requirements
4.1 Documentation is completed and filed in accordance with organisational requirements.
4.2 Activity reports are completed and submitted in accordance with organisational requirements.
Planned review date 1 February 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration 1 28 April 2003 31 December 2012
Review 2 16 July 2010 31 December 2012
Revision 3 18 August 2011 N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0121
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR 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.
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