Assessor Resource

POLFOR027
Assess and control incident/crime scence

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to assess and control incident/crime scenes, including identifying resource requirements and preliminary scene examination.

This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in forensic examination.

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 work health and safety (WHS).

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing a range of complex tasks.

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. Assess scene

1.1 Gather information to inform forensic examination.

1.2 Identify items/areas for forensic examination.

1.3 Plan forensic examination to process scene.

1.4 Assess resource requirements to facilitate forensic examination.

1.5 Identify whether contamination has occurred for recording purposes.

1.6 Identify secondary or alternate incident/crime scene for forensic examinations.

1.7 Identify if referral is required in accordance with own role and responsibility.

2. Control scene

2.1 Assess incident/scene to identify boundaries and parameters.

2.2 Identify control measures to minimise contamination of evidence.

2.3 Establish entry and exit paths to control scene.

2.4 Communicate with stakeholders to release scene.

3. Examine scene

3.1 Identify whether evidence is suitable for collection.

3.2 Prioritise examination of exhibits to maximise evidentiary value.

3.3 Identify risks to examination to develop risk mitigation strategies.

3.4 Review forensic examination to identify if further actions are required.

3.5 Record information on jurisdictional information management systems.

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.

analysing information to inform scene management plan

identifying scene parameters and contamination

referring scene control when own role and responsibility is exceeded

implementing control measures to preserve scene and evidence

communicating with stakeholders

identifying risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies

prioritising examination of exhibits to maximise evidentiary value

evaluating scene management strategies and actions taken

recording information on jurisdictional information management systems

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 legislation, policies and procedures relating to forensic examination, scene management, quality systems and workplace health and safety

application and potential limitations of forensic examination techniques

role and responsibility of other forensic disciplines for the examination of scenes

judicial and evidentiary requirements for the collection and preservation of exhibits

scene management and preservation techniques and processes

authorisations for examining scenes

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Assess scene

1.1 Gather information to inform forensic examination.

1.2 Identify items/areas for forensic examination.

1.3 Plan forensic examination to process scene.

1.4 Assess resource requirements to facilitate forensic examination.

1.5 Identify whether contamination has occurred for recording purposes.

1.6 Identify secondary or alternate incident/crime scene for forensic examinations.

1.7 Identify if referral is required in accordance with own role and responsibility.

2. Control scene

2.1 Assess incident/scene to identify boundaries and parameters.

2.2 Identify control measures to minimise contamination of evidence.

2.3 Establish entry and exit paths to control scene.

2.4 Communicate with stakeholders to release scene.

3. Examine scene

3.1 Identify whether evidence is suitable for collection.

3.2 Prioritise examination of exhibits to maximise evidentiary value.

3.3 Identify risks to examination to develop risk mitigation strategies.

3.4 Review forensic examination to identify if further actions are required.

3.5 Record information on jurisdictional information management systems.

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.

analysing information to inform scene management plan

identifying scene parameters and contamination

referring scene control when own role and responsibility is exceeded

implementing control measures to preserve scene and evidence

communicating with stakeholders

identifying risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies

prioritising examination of exhibits to maximise evidentiary value

evaluating scene management strategies and actions taken

recording information on jurisdictional information management systems

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 legislation, policies and procedures relating to forensic examination, scene management, quality systems and workplace health and safety

application and potential limitations of forensic examination techniques

role and responsibility of other forensic disciplines for the examination of scenes

judicial and evidentiary requirements for the collection and preservation of exhibits

scene management and preservation techniques and processes

authorisations for examining scenes

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

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
Gather information to inform forensic examination. 
Identify items/areas for forensic examination. 
Plan forensic examination to process scene. 
Assess resource requirements to facilitate forensic examination. 
Identify whether contamination has occurred for recording purposes. 
Identify secondary or alternate incident/crime scene for forensic examinations. 
Identify if referral is required in accordance with own role and responsibility. 
Assess incident/scene to identify boundaries and parameters. 
Identify control measures to minimise contamination of evidence. 
Establish entry and exit paths to control scene. 
Communicate with stakeholders to release scene. 
Identify whether evidence is suitable for collection. 
Prioritise examination of exhibits to maximise evidentiary value. 
Identify risks to examination to develop risk mitigation strategies. 
Review forensic examination to identify if further actions are required. 
Record information on jurisdictional information management systems. 
Gather information to inform forensic examination. 
Identify items/areas for forensic examination. 
Plan forensic examination to process scene. 
Assess resource requirements to facilitate forensic examination. 
Identify whether contamination has occurred for recording purposes. 
Identify secondary or alternate incident/crime scene for forensic examinations. 
Identify if referral is required in accordance with own role and responsibility. 
Assess incident/scene to identify boundaries and parameters. 
Identify control measures to minimise contamination of evidence. 
Establish entry and exit paths to control scene. 
Communicate with stakeholders to release scene. 
Identify whether evidence is suitable for collection. 
Prioritise examination of exhibits to maximise evidentiary value. 
Identify risks to examination to develop risk mitigation strategies. 
Review forensic examination to identify if further actions are required. 
Record information on jurisdictional information management systems. 

Forms

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