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.
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.
assessing characteristics of biological and non-biological evidence
identifying and applying advanced forensic techniques to examine evidence
determining sequence of examinations
identifying and applying enhancement techniques
performing comparative analyses through the application of advanced forensic techniques
recording information
applying scientific methodology to support forensic analyses, logical thinking and problem solving within a crime/incident scene investigation
demonstrating forensic photographic techniques to record results, including exposure, lighting, viewpoints and composition
recording results in complex photographic situations, including macro, highly reflective or curved surfaces, low contrast and large scale low light circumstances, and multi-colour/multi contrast instances
managing continuity of evidence
using specialised forensic technology and equipment
identifying, enhancing, recording, collecting and analysing evidence using various techniques
gathering and collating information
interpreting and evaluating information and opinions to inform the investigation
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.
jurisdictional coronial and criminal legislation related to forensic investigation
jurisdictional information management systems
jurisdictional policies and procedures related to forensic investigations, including quality management systems, occupational/workplace health and safety, forensic photography and expert evidence
fundamental principles of physics and how they are applied within a forensic environment (including mechanics and motion, forces, trajectory, electricity)
fundamental principles of mathematics and how they are applied/calculated within a forensic environment (including trigonometry, triangulation)
fundamental principles of chemistry (including behaviour of acids and bases, catalytic reactions)
fundamental principles of biology (including molecular biology, cell structure function and replication, serology)
human anatomy and physiology (including terminology, structural organisation, body systems, death processes and indicators)
scientific methodology
five stages of Disaster Victim Identification
principles and definitions of comparative analysis (including pattern recognition, class and individual characteristics)
advanced forensic techniques (including optical, physical and chemical enhancement)
supporting scientific principles and operating principles of specialised forensic techniques
limitations and sensitivity of presumptive/confirmatory tests
illumination techniques (including visible, polarising, bright and dark field techniques)
post-mortem medical process and procedures
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment. Refer to advice in the Assessment Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.