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

PUAFIR609 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR609 - Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to record and document physical evidence collected at a fire scene and to coordinate the analysis of physical evidence to meet organisational requirements. The unit focuses on developing and applying a systematic approach to the recording and documenting of physical evidence collected at a fire scene and the coordination of the analysis. It is relevant to specialist fire investigators, it does not address the technical and forensic analysis of evidence.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fire
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: Inspectscene and determine investigationplan
  • Authority to access and inspect fire scene is obtained or verified, through approved channels
       
Element: Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Incident scene security is confirmed, in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Fire scene is inspected
       
Element: Evidence is identified using appropriate observation techniques and technological methods
       
Element: Evidence collection plan and recording processes are established, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements
       
Element: Collect and record physical evidence
  • Items of physical evidence are recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures, prior to collection
       
Element: Liaison with technical specialists and other organisations is initiated, in accordance with organisational procedures, regarding the appropriateness, collection, preservation, handling and transportation of evidential samples to be collected
       
Element: Evidence is collected and/or preserved in situ, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Quality and quantity of samples are collected to ensure accuracy and sufficiency of evidence
       
Element: Evidence is labelled and documented, in accordance with organisational requirements to ensure continuity of evidence
       
Element: Store, process and transport evidence
  • Physical evidence is packaged and stored, in accordance with organisational procedures, to maintain continuity and to prevent degradation, contamination and spoliation
       
Element: Documentation is completed for handling or possession of evidence, in accordance with evidentiary requirements and organisational procedures
       
Element: Details of evidence collected is entered in case notes, evidence and/or data management systems and, where appropriate, in the exhibits register
       
Element: Movement of exhibits for examination is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures to ensure continuity, security and integrity of evidence
       
Element: Verbal and written summaries or reports are made, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Coordinate the analysis process
  • An examination is undertaken of evidence prior to any damage or deterioration occurring and includes relevant stakeholders
       
Element: Sequencing of evidence for examination is followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Technical specialists are briefed regarding range of tests or examination of evidence to be undertaken
       
Element: Feedback and advice is obtained from technical specialists regarding range of tests or examination outcomes of evidence
       
Element: Results are interpreted in consultation with technical specialists, where required
       
Element: Data is documented, and a report is finalised, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Retention and/or disposal of evidence is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Authority to access and inspect fire scene is obtained or verified, through approved channels 
 
 
 
 
 
Items of physical evidence are recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures, prior to collection 
 
 
 
 
Physical evidence is packaged and stored, in accordance with organisational procedures, to maintain continuity and to prevent degradation, contamination and spoliation 
 
 
 
 
An examination is undertaken of evidence prior to any damage or deterioration occurring and includes relevant stakeholders 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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