Nationally Accredited Course

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.

 

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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.

Course Code : CPP30619

Course Title : Certificate III in Investigative Services

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
• PP 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.

Core 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

Elective Units:

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

Career Outcomes :

Qualified Private Investigators have the opportunity to work in multiple industries and with multiple identities. The investigator’s role is an exciting career option, as you can work undercover to determine possible foul play. This can be in construction, government, council or private organisations. Investigators may need to work in a team trying to determine if there are unlawful activities taking place within an industry, as well as private, sector.

NSTA™ SECURITY OPERATIONS COURSES :

The courses include security operation training with certificate II & III, certificate IV and diploma in security and risk management and the investigative services course leading to certificate III.

• CPP20218 – Certificate II in Security Operations
• CPP31318 – Certificate III in Security Operations
  
• CPP31418 – Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
• CPP30619 – Certificate III in Investigative Services
• CPP41519 – Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
• CPP40719 – Certificate IV in Security Management
• CPP50619 – Diploma of Security Risk Management

Licensing Endorsements

 

CPPSS00059 Batons and Handcuffs

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3110 Control persons using batons
• CPPSEC3111 Restrain persons using handcuffs

CPPSS00060 Canine

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3112 Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions
• CPPSEC3113 Handle dogs for security patrols

CPPSS00061 Cash-in-Transit

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3118 Inspect and test cash-in-transit security equipment
• CPPSEC3119 Implement cash-in-transit security procedures
• CPPSEC3120 Load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments

CPPSS00062 Control room operations

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3107 Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms
• CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information
• CPPSEC3109 Use and maintain security databases and compile reports

CPPSS00063 Firearms

Skill Set Requirements :

CPPSEC3114* Control security risk situations using firearms

• The unit in this skill set includes the following prerequisite requirements:
• CPPSEC3115 Carry, operate and maintain revolvers for security purposes, or
• CPPSEC3116 Carry, operate and maintain semi-automatic pistols for security purposes, or
• CPPSEC3117 Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes, or
• Firearms training course approved in the relevant State/Territory jurisdiction.

CPPSS00062 Control room operations

Skill Set Requirements :

• CPPSEC3107 Monitor security and coordinate response from control rooms
• CPPSEC3108 Store, protect and dispose of security information
• CPPSEC3109 Use and maintain security databases and compile reports