CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services

About this Qualification

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.

This qualification provides occupational specialisation 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 on compliance with road and traffic laws.

Career Pathways

• Inquiry agent
• Private investigator

Units of Competency

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

• BSBESB305 Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
• CPPINV3030 Conduct factual investigations
• CPPINV3031 Conduct interviews and take statements to support investigations
• CPPINV3032 Develop factual investigations reports
• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
• PSPCRT029 Compile and use official notes
• PSPREG035 Produce formal record of interview
• PSPSEC024 Handle sensitive information
• CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation
• FNSMCA313 Serve legal process
• BSBWRT311 Write simple documents