Assessor Resource
POLFOR004
Develop forensic crime scene expertise
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit describes the skills required to develop expertise in forensic crime scene investigation. This will include conducting applied research, presenting expert evidence, conducting peer reviews, and maintaining discipline expertise.
This unit applies to specialist police staff as part of their involvement in the forensic crime scene investigation discipline.
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 related to quality management, case management systems, forensic investigations and work health and safety (WHS).
Those undertaking this unit would be required to work autonomously and as part of a team. They would demonstrate the ability to manage a research project, conduct peer reviews, and provide expert evidence. They would demonstrate knowledge of sciences as they apply to crime scene investigation while performing sophisticated tasks across a broad range of unpredictable contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
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