This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to gather and collate information including obvious and accessible physical evidence from the scene of an incident and identifying potential witnesses. It does not cover the specialist skills required to interpret the evidence gathered or the specialist skills required to gather specific evidence.

The unit applies to non-specialist personnel who have been tasked with the collection of information and evidence that is obvious at an incident scene.

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
incident scene must include at least two of the following	accident or incident involving death or injury to person or damage to property crime scene industrial or mining accidents and incidents natural disaster structural fire vehicle accident vehicle fire wildfire

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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
Appropriate search pattern is instigated, in accordance with organisational procedures, and instructions from senior investigating officer to ensure all evidence is located and preserved
Details of the scene are recorded comprehensively and accurately, in accordance with organisational operating procedures
Evidence is located, collected, packaged, labelled and stored, in accordance with organisational procedures, to ensure preservation for further post scene examination
An accurate log of all evidence is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
Scenes are assessed for future investigative requirements and appropriate personnel are notified
Scene is assessed with regards to Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and all actions are undertaken, in accordance with organisation policies, procedures, guidelines and duty of care requirements
Appropriate arrangements for scene access and egress are established and maintained
Appropriate search pattern is instigated, in accordance with organisational procedures, and instructions from senior investigating officer to ensure all evidence is located and preserved
Bystanders are canvassed to identify potential witnesses

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUALAW002 - Conduct initial investigation at incident scene

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PUALAW002 - Conduct initial investigation at incident scene

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