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

DEFFOR009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Give evidence of electronic media crime

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFFOR009 - Give evidence of electronic media crime
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to give evidence as an electronic forensics expert witness in legal proceedings. The unit includes preparation for proceedings, presenting evidence and following up on outcomes of proceedings. Proceedings may be to criminal, coronial, civil or military courts; Defence or workers’ compensation tribunals; human rights, equal opportunity or royal commissions; administrative reviews or parliamentary hearings. This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of electronic information.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, particularly those relating to WHS and the search and seizure of electronic evidence.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, with minimal supervision, while performing complex tasks, including making complex judgements. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations, with access to electronic devices with content suitable for forensic extraction including mobile devices, computers or communications equipment.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Electronic Forensics
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: Prepare for legal proceedings
  • Confirm arrangements for role and involvement in legal proceedings.
  • Prepare documents and other exhibits.
  • Identify precedents relevant to the procedures.
  • Provide assistance to counsel as required.
       
Element: Present expert evidence
  • Apply rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction.
  • Translate technical practices and concepts into non-technical language, with explanations of technologies involved.
  • Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
  • Provide considered expert evidence consistent with relevant qualifications and expertise in the area of electronic forensics.
       
Element: Monitor and follow up the outcomes of legal proceedings
  • Note and file the outcomes of proceedings and complete reports where required.
  • Note and action feedback from counsel and/or legal authority and comments by deciding authority.
  • Review outcomes of proceedings to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current.
  • Recommend changes to organisational policy and proceedings arising from rulings and decisions.
       
Element: Prepare for legal proceedings
  • Confirm arrangements for role and involvement in legal proceedings.
  • Prepare documents and other exhibits.
  • Identify precedents relevant to the procedures.
  • Provide assistance to counsel as required.
       
Element: Present expert evidence
  • Apply rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction.
  • Translate technical practices and concepts into non-technical language, with explanations of technologies involved.
  • Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
  • Provide considered expert evidence consistent with relevant qualifications and expertise in the area of electronic forensics.
       
Element: Monitor and follow up the outcomes of legal proceedings
  • Note and file the outcomes of proceedings and complete reports where required.
  • Note and action feedback from counsel and/or legal authority and comments by deciding authority.
  • Review outcomes of proceedings to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current.
  • Recommend changes to organisational policy and proceedings arising from rulings and decisions.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for legal proceedings

1.1 Confirm arrangements for role and involvement in legal proceedings.

1.2 Prepare documents and other exhibits.

1.3 Identify precedents relevant to the procedures.

1.4 Provide assistance to counsel as required.

2. Present expert evidence

2.1 Apply rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction.

2.2 Translate technical practices and concepts into non-technical language, with explanations of technologies involved.

2.3 Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner.

2.4 Provide considered expert evidence consistent with relevant qualifications and expertise in the area of electronic forensics.

3. Monitor and follow up the outcomes of legal proceedings

3.1 Note and file the outcomes of proceedings and complete reports where required.

3.2 Note and action feedback from counsel and/or legal authority and comments by deciding authority.

3.3 Review outcomes of proceedings to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current.

3.4 Recommend changes to organisational policy and proceedings arising from rulings and decisions.

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.

presenting expert evidence

describing complex technical procedures in simple language

writing complex reports

applying the rules of evidence

applying the constraints of individual qualifications

maximising the potential evidentiary value of the electronic 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 procedural context in which electronic forensic evidence is given

rules of evidence

court procedures relevant to the specific legal process

procedures and protocols in different judicial systems

types of evidence admissible in judicial systems

legislative requirements of presenting evidence

constraints and limitations of individual qualifications

prosecution process

role of legal personnel

role of expert witnesses

use of forensic documentation and notes in giving evidence

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for legal proceedings

1.1 Confirm arrangements for role and involvement in legal proceedings.

1.2 Prepare documents and other exhibits.

1.3 Identify precedents relevant to the procedures.

1.4 Provide assistance to counsel as required.

2. Present expert evidence

2.1 Apply rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction.

2.2 Translate technical practices and concepts into non-technical language, with explanations of technologies involved.

2.3 Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner.

2.4 Provide considered expert evidence consistent with relevant qualifications and expertise in the area of electronic forensics.

3. Monitor and follow up the outcomes of legal proceedings

3.1 Note and file the outcomes of proceedings and complete reports where required.

3.2 Note and action feedback from counsel and/or legal authority and comments by deciding authority.

3.3 Review outcomes of proceedings to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current.

3.4 Recommend changes to organisational policy and proceedings arising from rulings and decisions.

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
Confirm arrangements for role and involvement in legal proceedings. 
Prepare documents and other exhibits. 
Identify precedents relevant to the procedures. 
Provide assistance to counsel as required. 
Apply rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction. 
Translate technical practices and concepts into non-technical language, with explanations of technologies involved. 
Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner. 
Provide considered expert evidence consistent with relevant qualifications and expertise in the area of electronic forensics. 
Note and file the outcomes of proceedings and complete reports where required. 
Note and action feedback from counsel and/or legal authority and comments by deciding authority. 
Review outcomes of proceedings to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current. 
Recommend changes to organisational policy and proceedings arising from rulings and decisions. 
Confirm arrangements for role and involvement in legal proceedings. 
Prepare documents and other exhibits. 
Identify precedents relevant to the procedures. 
Provide assistance to counsel as required. 
Apply rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction. 
Translate technical practices and concepts into non-technical language, with explanations of technologies involved. 
Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner. 
Provide considered expert evidence consistent with relevant qualifications and expertise in the area of electronic forensics. 
Note and file the outcomes of proceedings and complete reports where required. 
Note and action feedback from counsel and/or legal authority and comments by deciding authority. 
Review outcomes of proceedings to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current. 
Recommend changes to organisational policy and proceedings arising from rulings and decisions. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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