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Demonstrate knowledge of investigation processes and preservation of
evidence in a security context
Level
4
Credits
6
Purpose
This unit standard is for senior security officers and team leaders who are
required to have knowledge of the investigation process and evidence
preservation in a security context, and who are not required to complete an
investigation.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of:
– investigation processes in a security context; and
– preservation of evidence in scenes requiring police involvement in a
security context.
Subfield
Security
Domain
Security Management
Status
Registered
Status date
20 February 2009
Date version published
20 February 2009
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0003
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
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This unit standard may be assessed in the workplace using naturally occurring
evidence or in simulated work situations designed to draw upon similar performance
to that required in work in a security context. Assessment must be based on policies
and procedures specific to the organisation in which candidates are engaged.
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Persons working or intending to work as a security officer or in related security
employment may require a Security Guards Licence or, if an employee of a Security
Guard Licence holder, a Certificate of Approval to be the Responsible Employee of a
Security Guard. Both are issued by the Registrar of Private Investigators and
Security Guards.
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References
Crimes Act 1961;
Employment Relations Act 2000;
Evidence Act 2006, and associated regulations;
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and associated regulations;
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990;
Official Information Act 1982;
Privacy Act 1993;
Private Investigators and Security Guards Act 1974;
Secret Commissions Act 1910;
Summary Offences Act 1981;
Trespass Act 1980.
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Definitions
Best practice – an approved current method or way of doing something that, in the
circumstances, achieves the required outcome.
Security context – the circumstances in which the security officer works: the security
industry and the legal and compliance framework in which the security officer
operates including relevant instructions.
5
Safety is the prime consideration for any action taken by a security officer.
6
The health and safety of the candidate, assessor, and others must be maintained
when assessment is being undertaken against this unit standard.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Demonstrate knowledge of investigation processes in a security context.
Range
investigations are limited to those that would impact on employment or client
relationships.
It is not required that a candidate conduct an investigation.
Performance criteria
1.1
Investigation process terms are defined and an example for each given in
accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
Range
1.2
natural justice, confidentiality, misconduct, serious misconduct,
warning, procedural fairness, investigation plan, investigation
objectives, interview, evidence.
People with authority to investigate are identified and their responsibilities are
described in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
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1.3
Processes of an investigation and the candidate’s role in the process are
explained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and with
reference to relevant legislation.
Range
1.4
Possible consequences of an investigation are described in accordance with
organisational policy and procedures and with reference to relevant legislation.
Range
1.5
processes include – investigation objectives; evidence gathering
and storage; reporting; management, client or police follow-up;
and a minimum of two other processes which may include but are
not limited to – investigation plans, timeframes, notice to subject of
investigation of allegation and likely consequences, opportunity for
response, interviews, use of technology, unbiased consideration of
information, investigation confidentiality.
a minimum of one possible consequence for each of – person
investigated, person conducting the investigation, party authorising
investigation.
Documentation required in investigations is described in terms of its purpose and
content, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures and with
reference to relevant legislation.
Range
documentation may include but is not limited to – allegation,
investigation, disciplinary meetings, letters of notice, reprimands,
warnings, explanations given by employee, explanations given by
employer.
Evidence of a minimum of three is required.
Element 2
Demonstrate knowledge of preservation of evidence in scenes requiring police
involvement in a security context.
Performance criteria
2.1
Situations that may require police involvement in a security context are
identified in accordance with best practice.
2.2
Preservation of evidence requirements are explained in terms of scene
protection and the role of a security officer.
Range
includes but is not limited to – approach, entry and exit, moving
objects, awareness of own impact on crime scene.
2.3
Preservation of evidence requirements are explained in terms of chain of
evidence and with reference to relevant legislation.
2.4
Documentation required for evidence preservation is explained in terms of its
uses and content, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and
with reference to legislation.
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Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation 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
Please contact the ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
reviewcomments@etito.co.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.