This unit describes the skills required to inspect, test and maintain electronic forensic equipment (computer, recording, communications and organisational specialist equipment). The inspection, maintenance and testing of electronic forensic equipment is an essential component of electronic forensics that ensures the electronic forensic equipment is available and fit for purpose.

This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of electronic information.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Inspect electronic forensic equipment	1.1 Conduct visual, auditory or tactile inspection to identify possible operational failure of electronic equipment or physical failure of equipment. 1.2 Identify and report missing parts. 1.3 Record and report damaged equipment.
2. Test electronic forensic equipment	2.1 Test equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose. 2.2 Record test results. 2.3 Report and record defective equipment.
3. Clean, maintain and store electronic forensic equipment	3.1 Clean, maintain and assemble equipment. 3.2 Update equipment records. 3.3 Recover and store equipment for future use.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

inspecting and testing equipment such as computer, recording, communications and organisational specialist equipment

maintaining equipment, including power checks, software checks and cleaning

storing equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

WHS policy relevant to the maintenance, servicing and testing of equipment

organisation’s policies and procedures concerning the use, testing, cleaning and servicing of equipment

recording procedures including:

verbal

record sheets or books

computer data bases, card systems or microfiche systems

maintenance schedules

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations, with access to electronic devices with content suitable for forensic extraction including mobile devices, computers or communications equipment.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Inspect electronic forensic equipment	1.1 Conduct visual, auditory or tactile inspection to identify possible operational failure of electronic equipment or physical failure of equipment. 1.2 Identify and report missing parts. 1.3 Record and report damaged equipment.
2. Test electronic forensic equipment	2.1 Test equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose. 2.2 Record test results. 2.3 Report and record defective equipment.
3. Clean, maintain and store electronic forensic equipment	3.1 Clean, maintain and assemble equipment. 3.2 Update equipment records. 3.3 Recover and store equipment for future use.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

inspecting and testing equipment such as computer, recording, communications and organisational specialist equipment

maintaining equipment, including power checks, software checks and cleaning

storing equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

WHS policy relevant to the maintenance, servicing and testing of equipment

organisation’s policies and procedures concerning the use, testing, cleaning and servicing of equipment

recording procedures including:

verbal

record sheets or books

computer data bases, card systems or microfiche systems

maintenance schedules

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations, with access to electronic devices with content suitable for forensic extraction including mobile devices, computers or communications equipment.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Conduct visual, auditory or tactile inspection to identify possible operational failure of electronic equipment or physical failure of equipment.
Identify and report missing parts.
Record and report damaged equipment.
Test equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose.
Record test results.
Report and record defective equipment.
Clean, maintain and assemble equipment.
Update equipment records.
Recover and store equipment for future use.

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFFOR001 - Inspect, maintain and test electronic forensic equipment

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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFFOR001 - Inspect, maintain and test electronic forensic equipment

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