Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
POLFOR024 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Detect, record and collect forensic evidence
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | POLFOR024 - Detect, record and collect forensic evidence |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to detect, record and collect forensic evidence in order to maximise the potential evidentiary value of exhibits. This 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 autonomously 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 practical 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: Detect physical evidence |
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Element: Record physical evidence |
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Element: Collect physical evidence |
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Element: Package forensic evidence |
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Element: Detect physical evidence |
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Element: Record physical evidence |
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Element: Collect physical evidence |
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Element: Package forensic evidence |
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