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

PUAPOLFC005B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and submit forensic documentation

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAPOLFC005B - Prepare and submit forensic documentation
Description This unit covers the competency required to prepare and submit documentation relating to forensic examinations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit will be applied within a forensic environment and is relevant for preparing and documenting forensic documentation.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
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: Maintain and complete case notes and associated records
  • Case notes and associated records are completed and maintained in accordance with procedural and quality system requirements.
  • Accuracy, completeness, legibility and clarity of case file content is ensured in accordance with organisational guidelines.
       
Element: Report results
  • Results are documented in the established format to ensure quality and consistency in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • Information provided in the report is accurate and succinct, and conveys outcomes of the examination/s.
  • Reports are submitted in accordance with quality control procedures.
  • Reports are submitted in a manner that ensures security of the information and timeliness of results.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

prepare documentation that complies with the requirements of the quality system

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated work environment.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply techniques for information collection, recording, collating, analysing and re-evaluating

communicate clearly and unambiguously in writing when preparing statements, reports, case files, and other documentation

manage time

organise work effectively

use computers and information technology

Required Knowledge

organisational policy and procedural requirements for the reporting of findings to clients/stakeholders

quality system requirements relating to the taking of case notes and preparation of case files and reports

various approved formats of forms, case files and reports

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Case notes include

Case file logs

Handwritten notes

Photographs

Reports

Sketch plans

Statements

Scale plans

Video/audio tapes

Associated records may include

Database and case management system entries

Exhibit registers

External reports

Photocopies of published research/supporting materials

Procedural and quality system requirements, which may include compliance with:

legislative requirements

organisational guidelines

procedures/methods manuals

accreditation criteria

Reports including statements, statutory declarations, affidavits

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
Case notes and associated records are completed and maintained in accordance with procedural and quality system requirements. 
Accuracy, completeness, legibility and clarity of case file content is ensured in accordance with organisational guidelines. 
Results are documented in the established format to ensure quality and consistency in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 
Information provided in the report is accurate and succinct, and conveys outcomes of the examination/s. 
Reports are submitted in accordance with quality control procedures. 
Reports are submitted in a manner that ensures security of the information and timeliness of results. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAPOLFC005B - Prepare and submit forensic documentation
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Assessment Record Sheet

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