Certificate III in Investigative Services

CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services

Compensation claims in Queensland are on the rise, and with this comes fraudulent activity and claims. This results in a high request for licensed Private Investigators.

Private Investigators are required in both civil and criminal investigation processes and are employed on a contract or in-house basis by both private and government organisations.

In this course you will learn how to:

• Investigate insurance fraud
• Gather evidence for a law firm
• Lead internal investigations
• Locate missing people
• Investigate and report on facts
• Carry out interviewing, surveillance and court procedures

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 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.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Certificate III in Investigative Services (CPP30619).

Possible areas of work may include:

• Workers Compensation Investigation
• General Insurance Investigation
• Motor Vehicle Accident CTP Investigation
• Public Liability Investigation
• Local, state and federal Government Investigation
• Plaintiff Investigation
• Criminal Defence Investigation
• Loss Adjusting support services
• Transport & Marine Accident
  

Licensing

While this course is nationally recognised, each state or territory has it’s own licensing requirements.

Queensland

Completion of this course will allow for application to the Office of Fair Trading for a Class 1 Security Providers Licence with the single licence function Private Investigator.

This course also allows for the addition of the Private Investigator licence function to an existing Class 1 Security Providers Licence.

A Security Providers Licence is required in QLD to carry out work as a Private Investigator.

New South Wales

In NSW, you can apply to the Security Licensing and Enforcement Directorate (SLED), for a Class 2E Security Licence. This is also known as a Security Operative Licence.

Find out more about the application process and requirements on SLED’s website.

Victoria

In Vic, you can apply for a Private Security Individual licence to perform the duties of a Private Investigator.

Find out more about the application process and requirements on the Victoria Police website.

South Australia

Licensing in SA is administered by the Consumer and Business Services division of the South Australian Government. Unless you are planning on operating as a sole trader, you will apply for an Investigation Agent Employee Licence.

Further information about this process can be found on CBS SA website.

Northern Territory

If you intend to work as a commercial or private inquiry agent in the northern region of the Northern Territory, you must publish your notice of intent in the Saturday public notices section of the Northern Territory News.

If you live in the Southern region, you must publish your notice in the Friday edition of the Centralian Advocate.

More information about this process can be found on the NT Government’s website.

There are no prerequisite requirements for entry into this course. However, there are licensing requirements that may prevent you from gaining a licence in your state or territory if you do not meet them.

You must:

• Be 18 years or age or older
• Have had no criminal convictions in previous 10 years. Note; driving offences (e.g. speeding, drink driving, etc.) are not normally disqualifying offences.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate visa to work in Australia. 

You will require sufficient English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills for entry into this qualification. You will be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT prior to commencing enrolment in this course.

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Please be advised we are unable to train students on a student visa. You must find a CRICOS registered training provider.

Please check the requirements of the licensing body in your state or territory to ensure the structure of this course meets their requirements before enrolling.

To complete this course, you must show competency in a total of 16 units.

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

Factual and Surveillance 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 investigation reports
• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
• PSPCRT007 Compile and use official notes
• PSPREG006 Produce formal record of interview
• PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information
• CPPINV3033 Conduct covert surveillance operations
• CPPINV3034 Organise and operate surveillance vehicles
• CPPINV3035 Develop surveillance investigation reports

For licensing requirements, no substitute of these units is available. You can view more information about the requirements of this qualification on training.gov.au.

Standard Online Delivery

1 unit per month for 16 months. Includes regular contact with a trainer. Should allow 20 – 25 hours per week to study.

Accelerated Learning

For people with prior knowledge, skills or qualifications. 2 units per month for 8 months. Should allow 30 – 40 hours per week to study.

Assessment Only / RPL

For people with evidence of their extensive experience.

We aim to have all RPL assessments finalised within 12 weeks but it is usually much quicker. The actual timeframe depends on the course you are seeking RPL for, how long it takes you to supply the evidence and how long it takes us to verify your evidence.

You can complete our Free Skills Assessment right now to determine if this is the right option for you.

Custom Enrolment

If you wish to customise your course, change your elective units or study load please contact us to request an individual learning plan. Changes to units for this qualification cannot be guaranteed due to licensing requirements.

The number of hours outlined is a guide only and each individual will learn at a different pace. Students may request an extension or submit their assessments early as required to suit their individual learning needs.

Online Resources

Asset College delivers this qualification completely online. For some courses, learning material is not able to be printed or downloaded by students into PDF or Word format for offline purposes. If you would like to discuss printed materials, please contact us prior to enrolment.

Other Information

On enrolment, you will receive a customised training plan. This training plan will list all units of competency you will complete within this qualification along with their due dates for submission. Students must be submitting units by the due dates outlined on your training plan or an extension application will be required.

Online Study – $3070

RPL – $1600

Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding (Queensland Only) – Concession $16 or $48 Non-concession

Payment Options

Online Study

1. Pay as you go

Pay for each unit of your course as you commence it. Please view our Course Fees brochure to see first payment required plus fee per unit for your specific qualification.

2. zipMoney – From $128 a week over 6 months

Up to 6 months interest free on zipMoney. Best for people with an existing zipMoney account.

RPL

Individualised quotes will be discussed with our RPL Manager after submission of a free skills assessment. Please read the full outline on our RPL process here.

1. 2 split payments

Pay 50% of the course fees to begin your RPL, with 50% due on completion before your certificate is issued.

2. zipMoney payment plan

Certificate 3 Guarantee – Queensland Only

Eligible students in Queensland may receive government subsidised training under the Certificate 3 Guarantee program.

You can view more information about eligibility requirements here.

Please note, the co-contribution fee may change after a review of your circumstances prior to enrolment in the qualification but will not exceed the above stated fees.

You can view the co-contribution fee breakdown per unit here.

Please be advised that you will no longer be eligible for a government subsidised training place under the Certificate 3 Guarantee program once you complete this qualification.

You can review the Certificate 3 Guarantee Fact Sheet produced by the Department of Employment, Training and Small Business on their website.

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If you need help with your application, please call us on 1300 731 602 or email us.

Other Information

Please read our Course Fees and Refund policy here.

Extension Request Fees

Should you require an extension on your study, the following applies:

Full Qualification
	One Month	$150
	Six Months	$300
Single Unit
	One Month	$50
	Six Months	$150

Assessment Re-Submission Fees

Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $50 will apply per assessment.

Re-Enrolment

Should you wish to cancel your course or your enrolment is cancelled by us due to no progress and you then wish to re-enrol, a re-enrolment fee of 25% of the standard course fee will apply if requested within 3 months of initial cancellation. If re-enrolment is requested within 4 – 12 months of initial cancellation, 50% of the standard course fee will apply.

After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:

• CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management
• PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety; or
• Other relevant Certificate IV qualifications