Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
POLFOR023 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain a safe forensic working environment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | POLFOR023 - Maintain a safe forensic working environment |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to maintain a safe working environment while working in a forensic role. This includes the assessment of situational risks and hazards, the safe use of equipment and consumables, and the development of risk mitigation strategies. It may be applied in the field at incident/crime scenes or in a laboratory.This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in forensic examination. 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 work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this role would work independently while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts. while performing a range of complex tasks.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: Identify potential health/safety risks |
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Element: Identify specialist/external agency requirements |
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Element: Use protective clothing and safety equipment |
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Element: Apply collection/packaging procedures safely |
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Element: Use equipment and substances |
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Element: Identify potential health/safety risks |
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Element: Identify specialist/external agency requirements |
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Element: Use protective clothing and safety equipment |
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Element: Apply collection/packaging procedures safely |
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Element: Use equipment and substances |
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