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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Detect and record electronic evidence
   • Detect electronic evidence using observational techniques and technological methods.
   • Record electronic evidence prior to examination.
   • Document the recorded electronic evidence.
2. Collect and analyse electronic evidence
   • Collect electronic evidence by handpicking or removal of portable media from machine to prevent contamination or loss.
   • Ensure collected electronic evidence is sufficient in detail, where possible, to allow all potential examinations/analysis to be carried out.
   • Conduct initial analysis of collected electronic evidence and report on outcomes.
3. Package electronic evidence
   • Package and store items to maintain continuity and prevent degradation or contamination.
   • Enter details of electronic evidence collected in case notes and, where appropriate, in the exhibit register to maintain the chain of custody.
4. Detect and record electronic evidence
   • Detect electronic evidence using observational techniques and technological methods.
   • Record electronic evidence prior to examination.
   • Document the recorded electronic evidence.
5. Collect and analyse electronic evidence
   • Collect electronic evidence by handpicking or removal of portable media from machine to prevent contamination or loss.
   • Ensure collected electronic evidence is sufficient in detail, where possible, to allow all potential examinations/analysis to be carried out.
   • Conduct initial analysis of collected electronic evidence and report on outcomes.
6. Package electronic evidence
   • Package and store items to maintain continuity and prevent degradation or contamination.
   • Enter details of electronic evidence collected in case notes and, where appropriate, in the exhibit register to maintain the chain of custody.

Performance Evidence

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.

detecting electronic evidence from digital and analogue recording and communication equipment including at least one of:

hard drives

recording media

flash drives

tape drives

random-access memory (RAM)

read-only memory (ROM)

basic input/output system (BIOS)

other peripherals

solving problems and making analytical decisions in response to a range of electronic evidence contexts, including the systematic examination of electronic evidence items

removing media

analysing electronic information

maximising the evidentiary value of the electronic evidence

handling exhibits and preserving continuity of evidence

using specialised evidence recording technology and equipment

packaging, preserving and storing specific evidence types with consideration of:

physical nature of exhibit

electronic stability

packaging medium

tamper-evident seals

exhibit labels

storage temperature

operating safely

recording evidence using methods including at least one of:

photographic

sketch plan

handwritten notes

video recording

digital imaging

physical capture

computer generated data

audio recording

global positioning system (GPS)

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

legislative, policy and quality system context and requirements

WHS practices to be followed when recording, collecting and packaging electronic evidence

range of techniques available for gathering, collecting, packaging and preserving electronic evidence

required forensic documentation for recording and collecting electronic evidence

roles and functions of other forensic discipline specialists in the recording, collection, preservation and continuity of electronic evidence

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