Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFEXO112 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Detect, record and collect evidence

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEXO112 - Detect, record and collect evidence
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to detect, record and collect physical evidence resulting from an explosive incident. These activities can be conducted under a variety of conditions, including wartime, peacekeeping, training, in support of the civilian community/authority, as part of a joint services and/or coalition operation. The explosive incident may be an act of aggression or an accident.This unit was developed for personnel who are required to detect, record and collect physical evidence resulting from an explosive incident.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work individually and/or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs, performing routine tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Explosive Ordnance
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Detect and record physical evidence
  • Detect physical evidence using observation techniques and appropriate technological methods.
  • Detect latent evidence by physical or chemical means.
  • Record evidence prior to examination.
  • Document evidence using recording methods within resource limitations.
       
Element: Collect and package physical evidence
  • Collect evidence to prevent contamination or loss.
  • Collect sufficient samples to allow for further examination/analysis, where possible.
  • Collect sufficient samples to represent the natural variation that occurs in the evidence.
  • Collect control reference samples where available and appropriate.
  • Package and store evidence to maintain custody of evidence and prevent degradation or contamination.
       
Element: Detect and record physical evidence
  • Detect physical evidence using observation techniques and appropriate technological methods
       
Element: Detect latent evidence by physical or chemical means
       
Element: Record evidence prior to examination
       
Element: Document evidence using recording methods within resource limitations
       
Element: Collect and package physical evidence
  • Collect evidence to prevent contamination or loss
       
Element: Collect sufficient samples to allow for further examination/analysis, where possible
       
Element: Collect sufficient samples to represent the natural variation that occurs in the evidence
       
Element: Collect control reference samples where available and appropriate
       
Element: Package and store evidence to maintain custody of evidence and prevent degradation or contamination
       


Evidence Required

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Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

applying resource management

applying time management

handling exhibits and preserving continuity of evidence

making decisions and solving problems in relation to items of evidence

using specialised evidence recording equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:

basic knowledge of:

application and limitations of forensic investigative techniques

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

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

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

Operational knowledge of:

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

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

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

required documentation for recording and collecting of evidence

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Detect physical evidence using observation techniques and appropriate technological methods. 
Detect latent evidence by physical or chemical means. 
Record evidence prior to examination. 
Document evidence using recording methods within resource limitations. 
Collect evidence to prevent contamination or loss. 
Collect sufficient samples to allow for further examination/analysis, where possible. 
Collect sufficient samples to represent the natural variation that occurs in the evidence. 
Collect control reference samples where available and appropriate. 
Package and store evidence to maintain custody of evidence and prevent degradation or contamination. 
Detect physical evidence using observation techniques and appropriate technological methods 
 
 
 
Collect evidence to prevent contamination or loss 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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