19647 Explain the Customs Investigations Unit and Its Investigative Processes

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Title Explain the Customs Investigations unit and its investigative processes

Level 3 Credits 4

Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the purpose and structure of the Customs Investigations unit; explain the relationships that enable the effective performance of the Customs investigations function; and explain the procedures and processes involved in a Customs investigation and resources available to support a Customs investigation.

Classification Public Sector Services > Border Management

Available grade Achieved

Explanatory notes

1 Performance in relation to the outcomes and evidence requirements must comply with current legislation, policies and procedures, including: Customs and Excise Act 1996; Misuse of Drugs Act 1975; Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978; New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990; Trade Marks Act 2002; Copyright Act 1994; The State Services Code of Conduct, Standards of Integrity and Conduct (available from www.ssc.govt.nz); New Zealand Customs Service Code of Conduct (available from NZ Customs Service, PO Box 2218, Wellington 6140, www.customs.govt.nz).

2 Agencies include but are not limited to New Zealand Immigration Service, New Zealand Police, Accident Compensation Corporation, Work and Income New Zealand, Inland Revenue Department.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Describe the purpose and structure of the Customs Investigations unit.

Evidence requirements

1.1 The structure and functions of the Customs Investigations unit are explained.

Range Fraud and Prohibitions, Drug Investigations unit.

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1.2 Legislation that impacts on a Customs investigation is identified.

Range includes but is not limited to – Customs and Excise Act 1996, Misuse of Drugs Act 1975; Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 1978, Trade Marks Act 2002, Copyright Act 1994, New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

1.3 The priorities and outputs utilised to measure the Customs Investigations unit’s functions are identified.

Outcome 2

Explain the relationships that enable the effective performance of the Customs investigations function.

2.1 The purpose and role of the Customs investigation unit’s function is explained in terms of their co-relation to Customs border protection responsibility.

Range proactive, reactive.

2.2 The critical relationships established by the Customs Investigations Unit and their impact on investigation activities are explained.

Range internal relationships – Customs business units (Airports and Marine, Goods Management, Intelligence); external relationships may include but are not limited to – Police, other government agencies.

2.3 The protocols of agency liaison are explained.

Range includes but is not limited to – memorandums of understanding, agreements between Customs and Police.

Outcome 3

Explain the procedures and processes involved in a Customs investigation and resources available to support a Customs investigation.

3.1 Processes involved in a fraud investigation are explained.

Range may include but is not limited to – debt recovery, prosecution.

3.2 Procedures for a drug investigation are explained.

Range may include but is not limited to – evidence, prosecution.

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3.3 Processes applicable to a general investigation are explained.

Range may include but is not limited to – prohibited goods (importation and exportation), seizure.

3.4 Resources that are available to support Customs investigations are identified.

Range may include but is not limited to – forensics, recording equipment (video and audio), communications equipment.

Status and review information Registration date 16 July 2010 Date version published 16 July 2010 Planned review date 1 February 2015

Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference 0121 This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.

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