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Launch Your Career in Investigations: CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services in Tasmania
Nationally Accredited Course
✔ This qualification is 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.
Important Notes
✔ 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 Details
✔ Course Code: CPP30619
✔ Course Title: Certificate III in Investigative Services
Packaging Rules
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
✔ Up 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 opportunities across multiple industries and identities. Work undercover to determine possible foul play in construction, government, council or private organisations. Investigators may also work in teams to identify unlawful activities occurring within industries and the private sector.
✔ Construction & infrastructure projects
✔ Government & council compliance
✔ Corporate / private sector investigations
✔ Undercover and surveillance assignments
Ready to Enrol in CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services (Tasmania)?
Build real-world investigative capability with NSTA Tasmania™. Training is available across Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, the North West Coast and surrounding regions.
✔ Phone: 0448 123 915
✔ Email: tasmania@nsta.edu.au
✔ Address: Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, the North West Coast and surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions – CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services (Tasmania)
✔ 16 units total — 5 core + 11 electives
Electives selection:
✔ All 8 units from Group A plus 3 units from any other group not already selected; or
✔ All 7 units from Group B plus 4 units from any other group not already selected.
✔ Up to 1 unit may be selected from any Training Package (must be industry-supported and maintain AQF level).
Group B – Surveillance focuses on covert operations, operating surveillance vehicles, notes and reporting.
✔ Developing investigation plans
✔ Locating subjects
✔ Providing quality investigative services to clients
✔ Preparing and presenting evidence in court
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