Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
POLFOR002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct complex forensic crime and incident scene investigations
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | POLFOR002 - Conduct complex forensic crime and incident scene investigations |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to perform a detailed investigation of complex crime/incident scenes. This will include planning for and managing complex crime/incident scene investigations, examining evidence and reviewing the examination.This unit applies to specialist police staff as part of the forensic investigation of complex crime or incident scenes. 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 related to quality management, forensic investigations, and work health and safety (WHS).Those undertaking this unit would be required to work autonomously and as part of a team. They would demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and evaluate crime scene related evidence to develop and test hypotheses. They would demonstrate knowledge of sciences as they apply to crime scene investigation while performing sophisticated tasks across a broad range of unpredictable 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. This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide. Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes. Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. |
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Competency Field | Forensics |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Develop plan for complex crime/incident scene investigation |
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Element: Manage complex crime/incident scene investigation |
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Element: Apply specialist forensic techniques |
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Element: Review examination critically |
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Element: Develop plan for complex crime/incident scene investigation |
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Element: Manage complex crime/incident scene investigation |
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Element: Apply specialist forensic techniques |
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Element: Review examination critically |
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