This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

analyse items of physical evidence

apply operational safety

apply resource management

apply time management

collect package and preserve specific evidence types

communicate orally and in writing

handle exhibits and preserve continuity of evidence

make decisions in relation items of physical evidence

solve problems in relation items of physical evidence

use specialised evidence recording equipment as required

Required Knowledge

application and limitations of forensic investigative techniques

legislative policy and quality system requirements for search and the seizure of physical evidence

legislative policy and quality system requirements for the collection preservation continuity and disposal of physical evidence

legislative policy and quality system requirements for the security protection and preservation of the physical evidence

legislative policy and quality system context in which forensic examinations are conducted

WHS practices to be followed when recording collecting and packaging physical evidence

range of techniques available for recording collecting packaging and preserving physical evidence

required documentation for recording and collecting of physical evidence

role and functions of other forensic discipline specialists in recording collecting preserving and continuity of physical evidence

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

maximise the potential evidentiary value of the evidence

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on the job or in a simulated work environment

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Physical evidence may include:

Detecting evidence may include:

Latent evidence may include:

Standard procedures may include:

Recording methods can be:

Collecting physical evidence may include:

Natural variation refers to:

Control reference samples refers to:

Packaging and storing may include: