PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR

CERTIFICATE III IN INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES PRS30303

Certificate III in Investigative Services is an "industry standard". It is a nationally accredited certificate recognised throughout Australia. Its purpose is to ensure all persons involved in the field of investigations are suitably trained and qualified to perform their task in a professional manner.

In addition, the Licensing Services Division (L.S.D) in Victoria requires that all persons applying for an Inquiry Agents Licence complete Certificate III in Investigative Services with an accredited Registered Training Organisation.

There are two primary methods of investigations, which are both covered in the Certificate III. They are;

1. Surveillance/Activity Review - involves close observation, be it overt or covert, of a person or group who are under suspicion.

2. Circumstance/Factual Investigation - involves making enquiries in to the facts of an incident, for example; interviewing people who are of interest to the courts or insurance companies.

CERTIFICATE III UNITS

PRSS0302A Maintain a safe workplace & environment                               

PRSS0306A Maintain effective workplace relationships

PRSS0307A Maintain own work performance and development

PRSS0315A Store & protect information

PRSIS311A Work effectively in the investigations services industry       

PRSIS301A Determine method of investigation

PRSIS304A Conduct surveillance                                                                    

PRSIS307A Conduct interviews and take statements

PRSIS302A Compile investigative report                                                        

PRSIS306A Gather information by factual investigation

PRSS0311A Prepare and present evidence in court                                             PRSIS308A Operate information gathering equipment

PRSIS303A Provide quality investigative services to clients                      

BSBSBM301A Research business opportunities

PRSIS309A Perform administrative functions                                

PRSIS305A Organise and operate surveillance vehicle

PRSIS310A Use and maintain operational equipment

In addition to the above requirements for the Certificate III the following industry identified components have been included;

• Introduction to Law                                       

• Elements of Crime                             

• Visit to Court

• Role of the Investigator                                   

• Skip Tracing                                      

• Missing Persons

• Function & Structure of Parliament               

• Covert Operations                            

• Stalking Provision

• Motor Vehicle Loss/Theft                               

• Arrest/custody/search & seizure   

• Private Security Act 2004

• Hierarchy of Courts                                          

• Ethics of Investigators                    

• Surveillance Devices Act

• Juvenile Inquiries

COURSE DURATION

Fulltime course: Monday to Friday (plus Saturday and Sunday on Week 3),

10am to 5pm (3 weeks)

Part time course: Monday to Wednesday, 6pm to 10pm, plus 4 Saturdays and 1 Sunday, 10am to 5pm (7 weeks)

If you are interested in becoming a Private Investigator, it is recommended that you attend a free I.S.T.A Private Investigator Seminar. To enquire about the next available date please contact I.S.T.A on (03) 9620 3207.

Course Dates

Private Investigation FULL TIME

FEBRUARY: 02.02.09 – 20.02.09

MAY:             11.05.09 – 29.05.09

MARCH:       23.03.09 – 09.04.09

JUNE:            15.06.09 – 03.07.09

Private Investigation PART TIME

MARCH:       16.03.09 – 01.05.09

JUNE:            22.06.09 – 07.08.09

WODONGA PART TIME

MARCH:       16.03.09 – 01.05.09

JUNE:            22.06.09 – 07.08.09

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