Investigative Services
CPP30619
Certificate III in Investigative Services
This is a qualification for investigators, responsible for factual investigation and inquiry work or covert surveillance operations.
Read full course overviewCourse codeCPP30619
Face-to-Face15 days
E-Learning5 days
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Official course overview
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.
COURSE CONTENT
What the course covers
- Control remote pilot aircraft systems in normal flight
- Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
- Research and develop business plans
- Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
- Investigate micro business opportunities
- Work effectively in investigative services
- Develop investigation plans
- Investigate and locate subjects
- Provide quality investigative services to clients
- Conduct factual investigations
- Conduct interviews and take statements to support investigations
- Develop factual investigation reports
- Conduct covert surveillance operations
- Organise and operate surveillance vehicles
- Develop surveillance investigation reports
- Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation
- Prepare and present evidence in court
- Serve legal process
- Maintain work health and safety
- Compile and use official notes
- Produce formal record of interview
- Handle sensitive information
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Nationally registered units
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Audience and pathways
- People entering or progressing in investigative services.
- Workers completing role-specific, licensing or workplace training requirements.
- Organisations seeking practical, nationally recognised training for their teams.
ASSESSMENT
How competency is demonstrated
Assessment may include written or online knowledge questions, observation of practical tasks, workplace-style scenarios, verbal questioning and supporting documentation. Exact assessment activities depend on the nationally recognised unit or qualification.
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Entry and participation requirements
- Photo identification and appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills are required.
- Licensing, suitability and regulatory requirements may apply to employment outcomes.
- Students should confirm current Tasmanian licensing requirements before enrolment.
Course availability, delivery duration and licensing requirements can change. NSTA Tasmania will confirm the current training plan, prerequisites and applicable regulatory requirements before enrolment.