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DEFFOR005
Compile and submit electronic media forensic documentation

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to compile and submit documentation relating to electronic forensic investigation. It includes completing forms, compiling reports and returns, compiling statements, affidavits and statutory declarations, compiling statements of evidence, compiling exhibit registers and logs, and completing the day-to-day paperwork required in the area of electronic forensics.

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, particularly those relating to WHS and the completion and submission of documentation relating to electronic forensic investigations.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks in a 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.

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Evidence Required

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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. Maintain documentation

1.1 Compile and maintain accurate, complete, legible and comprehensible documentation including notes. and associated records relating to cases/jobs/tasks.

1.2 Ensure appropriate handling of documentation to the security level of the document concerned.

2. Handle documentation

2.1 Submit documentation such as notes, reports and associated records.

2.2 Store/archive notes and associated records at the conclusion of proceedings.

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.

preparing, completing and submitting statements, reports, task files, logs and other forensic documentation including at least two of:

handwritten notes

forensic reports

legal reports

sketch plans

photographs

scale plans

video/audio tapes

digital voice records

task logs

witness statements

external reports

exhibit registers

exhibit logs

photocopies of published research/supporting materials

database and case management system entries

reports, including statements, statutory declarations and affidavits

preparing exhibits including at least two of:

sketch and scale plans

photographs

digital voice records

task logs

reports

photocopies of published research/supporting materials

database and case management system entries

information technology skills

organisational skills

gathering, recording, collating, analysing and re-evaluating techniques

maximising the potential evidentiary value of the electronic media forensic documentation

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.

quality system requirements relating to note taking and preparation of task files/reports

organisational policy and procedural requirements for the reporting of findings to clients/stakeholders

approved formats of forms, case files and reports

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Maintain documentation

1.1 Compile and maintain accurate, complete, legible and comprehensible documentation including notes. and associated records relating to cases/jobs/tasks.

1.2 Ensure appropriate handling of documentation to the security level of the document concerned.

2. Handle documentation

2.1 Submit documentation such as notes, reports and associated records.

2.2 Store/archive notes and associated records at the conclusion of proceedings.

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.

preparing, completing and submitting statements, reports, task files, logs and other forensic documentation including at least two of:

handwritten notes

forensic reports

legal reports

sketch plans

photographs

scale plans

video/audio tapes

digital voice records

task logs

witness statements

external reports

exhibit registers

exhibit logs

photocopies of published research/supporting materials

database and case management system entries

reports, including statements, statutory declarations and affidavits

preparing exhibits including at least two of:

sketch and scale plans

photographs

digital voice records

task logs

reports

photocopies of published research/supporting materials

database and case management system entries

information technology skills

organisational skills

gathering, recording, collating, analysing and re-evaluating techniques

maximising the potential evidentiary value of the electronic media forensic documentation

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.

quality system requirements relating to note taking and preparation of task files/reports

organisational policy and procedural requirements for the reporting of findings to clients/stakeholders

approved formats of forms, case files and reports

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Compile and maintain accurate, complete, legible and comprehensible documentation including notes. and associated records relating to cases/jobs/tasks. 
Ensure appropriate handling of documentation to the security level of the document concerned. 
Submit documentation such as notes, reports and associated records. 
Store/archive notes and associated records at the conclusion of proceedings. 
Compile and maintain accurate, complete, legible and comprehensible documentation including notes. and associated records relating to cases/jobs/tasks. 
Ensure appropriate handling of documentation to the security level of the document concerned. 
Submit documentation such as notes, reports and associated records. 
Store/archive notes and associated records at the conclusion of proceedings. 

Forms

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