Assessor Resource
DEFFOR009
Give evidence of electronic media crime
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the skills required to give evidence as an electronic forensics expert witness in legal proceedings. The unit includes preparation for proceedings, presenting evidence and following up on outcomes of proceedings. Proceedings may be to criminal, coronial, civil or military courts; Defence or workers’ compensation tribunals; human rights, equal opportunity or royal commissions; administrative reviews or parliamentary hearings.
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 search and seizure of electronic evidence.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, with minimal supervision, while performing complex tasks, including making complex judgements. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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