Private Investigator and Government Investigations Training

This investigations course provides an advanced qualification for individuals seeking entry into the dynamic field of private investigation. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive investigations relating to a diversity of contexts - criminal, OHS, covert surveillance, civil matters, missing persons, insurance fraud, risk management and government and corporate compliance.

To become certified in investigative services, private investigators must know the law in which they operate and have skills to gather and record information. The processes by which an investigator gathers their evidence is subject to independent scrutiny, and as such, must meet the strict integrity and ethical standards incumbent upon them. All private investigators must be licenced by the WA Police Service.

Course Details

Paragon’s approach to delivering this course focuses on in-class instruction and practical learning units such as, but not limited to, taking witness statements, operating a surveillance vehicle and gathering evidence, gathering information through factual investigation and locating subjects.

The training is delivered face to face for 14 days. This is a mandatory requirement set down by the WA Police Licensing. However, some candidates may be able to reduce the required number of training hours through their previous experience and can apply for our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Course Units

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in 15 units of competency:

• 5 core units
  
• 11 elective units 
  

Core
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
Electives
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
CPPINV3030	Conduct factual investigations
CPPINV3031	Conduct interviews and take statements to support investigations
CPPINV3032	Develop factual investigation reports
CPPSEC3101	Manage conflict and security risks using negotiation

Course Dates:  4-15 May 2020

Prerequisites

It doesn’t matter if you don’t have any prior experience in the investigative industry. Paragon Corporate Training will provide you with the underpinning knowledge relating to all legislative requirements as well as provide you with investigative skills such as taking statements, conducting surveillance, compiling comprehensive reports and giving evidence in court.

It is important that you have access to a laptop computer with word.doc so you can access the tasks and theory tests that will be provided to you on USB as part of the course.

Let us know if this is an issue for you and we may arrange for you to borrow a computer lap top for the duration of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is a form of assessment that assesses the competency of an individual that may have been achieved through formal or non-formal learning. This is used to determine the extent to which the person meets the requirements specified in the training package or accredited course.

If you wish to apply for RPL we will require an up to date resume detailing your experience, any qualifications you may have, third party testimonials and any further evidence that you may have. We can then advise what is required in order to obtain the qualification for licencing and the cost.

If RPL is granted for any of the units in the qualification then an RPL Questionnaire is required to be completed to demonstrate you have the knowledge for the particular unit. This is a requirement by the Training Accreditation Council and the WA Police.

If you are interested in this process please contact us for further details.