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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate exhibits
   • Inspect exhibits to ensure integrity has not been compromised.
   • Assess case information and exhibit to determine sequence of examination.
   • Prioritise examination of exhibits in accordance with investigation requirements.
2. Handle exhibits
   • Complete documentation in accordance with evidentiary requirements.
   • Record information using jurisdictional information management systems.
   • Store exhibit to ensure continuity, integrity and security.
3. Facilitate examination by forensic practitioners
   • Assess evidence to identify examination requirements.
   • Liaise with stakeholders to ensure relevance of examinations.
   • Communicate examination requirements to forensic practitioners.
   • Coordinate logistics of examination with other forensic practitioners.
   • Document movement of exhibits to ensure continuity, security and integrity.
4. Evaluate exhibits
   • Inspect exhibits to ensure integrity has not been compromised.
   • Assess case information and exhibit to determine sequence of examination.
   • Prioritise examination of exhibits in accordance with investigation requirements.
5. Handle exhibits
   • Complete documentation in accordance with evidentiary requirements.
   • Record information using jurisdictional information management systems.
   • Store exhibit to ensure continuity, integrity and security.
6. Facilitate examination by forensic practitioners
   • Assess evidence to identify examination requirements.
   • Liaise with stakeholders to ensure relevance of examinations.
   • Communicate examination requirements to forensic practitioners.
   • Coordinate logistics of examination with other forensic practitioners.
   • Document movement of exhibits to ensure continuity, security and integrity.

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.

evaluating exhibits to determine examination requirements, including sequence and priority

handling exhibits to preserve continuity of evidence

using jurisdictional information management systems

communicating with stakeholders to facilitate and ensure relevance of examinations

coordinating logistics of examination with other forensic practitioners

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

role and function of forensic discipline specialists in the examination of forensic evidence

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