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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
   • Assess types of evidence and the nature of the scene/incident to determine need for a multi-discipline investigation.
   • Conduct a preliminary assessment to identify information necessary for the development of the forensic investigation plan.
   • Assess information to identify nature of situation, objectives, options for multi-discipline response, and prioritisation and sequencing of examinations.
   • Evaluate options for multi-discipline response to select and record a course of action.
   • Identify forensic disciplines required for the investigation to determine the scope of their involvement in the response.
   • Assess risks to the integrity of forensic investigation, and safety and welfare of personnel in order to develop mitigation.
2. Coordinate resources of a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
   • Identify resource requirements from each discipline to facilitate multi-discipline response.
   • Negotiate with stakeholders to allocate resources and action plan taskings to areas and/or personnel.
   • Deploy resources to conduct action plan taskings.
   • Monitor resource usage to maximise use of resources and investigation outcomes.
   • Establish records to substantiate critical decisions and for reporting purposes.
   • Monitor forensic scene investigation to ensure welfare and safety of individuals.
   • Liaise with stakeholders for reporting and briefing purposes.
   • Assess the multi-disciplinary investigation continually to adjust the action plan accordingly.
3. Review a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
   • Evaluate completed tasks to determine whether the forensic objectives of the action plan and investigation have been met.
   • Liaise with team to identify incomplete and/or additional tasks for actioning.
   • Analyse preliminary results of the forensic investigation for information and reporting purposes.
   • Communicate scene/preliminary results for hand-over purposes.
   • Facilitate assessment of the welfare of the team for actioning and referral purposes.
4. Plan a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
   • Assess types of evidence and the nature of the scene/incident to determine need for a multi-discipline investigation.
   • Conduct a preliminary assessment to identify information necessary for the development of the forensic investigation plan.
   • Assess information to identify nature of situation, objectives, options for multi-discipline response, and prioritisation and sequencing of examinations.
   • Evaluate options for multi-discipline response to select and record a course of action.
   • Identify forensic disciplines required for the investigation to determine the scope of their involvement in the response.
   • Assess risks to the integrity of forensic investigation, and safety and welfare of personnel in order to develop mitigation.
5. Coordinate resources of a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
   • Identify resource requirements from each discipline to facilitate multi-discipline response.
   • Negotiate with stakeholders to allocate resources and action plan taskings to areas and/or personnel.
   • Deploy resources to conduct action plan taskings.
   • Monitor resource usage to maximise use of resources and investigation outcomes.
   • Establish records to substantiate critical decisions and for reporting purposes.
   • Monitor forensic scene investigation to ensure welfare and safety of individuals.
   • Liaise with stakeholders for reporting and briefing purposes.
   • Assess the multi-disciplinary investigation continually to adjust the action plan accordingly.
6. Review a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
   • Evaluate completed tasks to determine whether the forensic objectives of the action plan and investigation have been met.
   • Liaise with team to identify incomplete and/or additional tasks for actioning.
   • Analyse preliminary results of the forensic investigation for information and reporting purposes.
   • Communicate scene/preliminary results for hand-over purposes.
   • Facilitate assessment of the welfare of the team for actioning and referral purposes.

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.

assessing information to scope multi-discipline investigation and develop an investigation plan

conducting risk assessments which include considerations of evidence, people, work health and safety, the integrity of the investigation, and the environment

undertaking planning activities to achieve forensic investigative outcomes

acquiring, monitoring and deploying resources

recording information using jurisdictional information management systems

leading a team and managing personnel in a multi-discipline investigation

communicating with stakeholders

applying time management principles and prioritising examination process and workloads

managing the safety, security, correct use and storage of resources (including equipment from other agencies)

solving complex problems related to resource availability and competing priorities

recording critical decisions

evaluating information for the forensic investigation

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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.

jurisdictional policies and procedures related to crime scene investigation, occupational/work health and safety, case management systems, human resources, forensic investigations and multi-agency investigations

roles and responsibilities of other disciplines, agencies and organisations related to multi-discipline complex investigations

available financial, human and physical resources

security classifications and access to levels of information

risk assessment and management theory and practices

cross jurisdictional legislation which impacts upon the conduct of investigations

duty of care and workplace safety responsibilities

specialist assistance available to assist with forensic investigations

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