Certificate III in Investigative Services

On successful completion, participants will be issued with a Certificate with the following 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

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
• 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
• PSPREG006 Produce formal record of interview
• PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information

Before enrolling, please ensure you can meet the following requirements:

• Have basic computer skills and have access to a reliable computer or laptop with a stable internet connection.
• Have a valid email address and be able to access it regularly.
• Be able to record and submit audio/video assessments where you can be clearly seen and heard.
• Have access to family members, friends, or co-workers who can assist as role players during assessment activities.
• Have access to a volunteer who speaks a second language for one assessment activity.
• Hold a Learner*, Provisional, or Open Driver Licence by the time you attend the practical assessment.
• Be able to independently operate a motor vehicle as part of the practical assessment requirements.

Important: You do not need to hold a driver licence at the time of enrolment. However, you must hold a Learner*, Provisional, or Open Driver Licence before attending the practical assessment, which may occur up to 12 months after enrolment.

The driving component is a mandatory requirement of CPPINV3034 Conduct Covert Investigations, which forms part of the CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services qualification.

* Learner licence holders must comply with all applicable licence conditions.

It is important you understand the licencing requirements stated on the licencing tab, to ensure you meet the licencing requirements to apply for your Private Investigator licence.

Licence & Regulatory Requirements

All Queensland Private Investigator Licences are administered by the Office of Fair Trading.

All participants are encouraged to read through the requirements of a Qld Private Investigator Licence Application, as there is additional requirements and fees payable to Office of Fair Trading.

Licencing requirements include:

• be 18 or older and have proof of your identity
• have your fingerprints taken by the police
• pass a criminal history check – You can’t apply for a private investigator licence if you’ve been convicted of a disqualifying offence in the past 10 years and the conviction was recorded.

NSW – NSW Police Force

VIC – Victorian Police

WA – Western Australian Police

SA – CBS Occupational Licensing

ACT – There are no current requirements for Private Investigators to be licensed in this state.

Course Price $1499.00

Fees include all assessments and resources needed to complete the course.

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with our refund and cancellation policies in our Student Handbook. This handbook also includes more details on training and support services, as well as our terms and conditions.

Note for International Students – we are not CRICOS registered, please check your visa requirements for enrolment.  We cannot accept international students who are on a student visa if your visa specifies that you must study with a CRICOS provider.

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Our Certificate III in Investigative Services course is delivered through a combination of online/self-paced learning and face-to-face classroom training.

• Online Training: We recommend 12-25 hours of study per week (depending on your individual skills and previous experience) to be on track for completion within 12 months. Time commitment may vary depending on each student’s background and prior experience.

• Classroom Training: 1 day, in-person practical session.

Students have 12 months from the date of enrolment to complete all course requirements.

Online Component Details

You will have access to all your learning resources and assessments via your online portal and can start your online training as soon as you complete payment for the course. Each new module becomes available after you submit your assessment of the previous one, giving students the opportunity to accelerate their learning by dedicating more than the recommended hours of study per week to this course to finish sooner than the 12 month timeframe.

Online/self-paced training involves reading through the student manual and other study materials and completing theory and case scenarios assessments. Some assessments in this course will require students to interact with other participants as part of the assessment (e.g. conducting interviews). These assessments are to be filmed and submitted for marking by the assessor.

Students receive support from a qualified assessor via their student portal throughout the online training component.

The online component must be completed before attending the face-to-face practical training.

Classroom Training Dates

We run the practical sessions for this course six times a year at our Albion campus. Once you are enrolled, your trainer will contact you with details of the upcoming course dates.

RPL Price: $1,199.00
Assessment Fee: $150.00

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows you to have your existing skills, knowledge, and industry experience assessed against the requirements of this qualification. This pathway is suitable for individuals who already work in the industry or have completed relevant training and wish to obtain a nationally recognised qualification.

The $150 Assessment Fee is a non-refundable fee that covers the initial review and assessment of your RPL application and supporting evidence. This fee is payable after your application has been reviewed and deemed suitable to proceed.

For more information about the RPL process and evidence requirements, please visit:
https://atiaustralia.edu.au/recognition-of-prior-learning/