Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR609A - Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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PUAFIR609A - Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Evaluate scene and determine investigative regime

Authority to search is obtained or verified, as necessary, through required channels
Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are met
Incident scene security is confirmed, according to agency requirements
Fire scene is systematically observed
Physical evidence is detected using appropriate observationtechniques and technological methods

Authority to search is obtained or verified, as necessary, through required channels

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Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are met

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Incident scene security is confirmed, according to agency requirements

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Fire scene is systematically observed

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Physical evidence is detected using appropriate observationtechniques and technological methods

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Collect and record physical evidence

Evidence collection plan and evidence recording process are established, in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements
Items of physical evidence are recorded prior to collection
Liaison with technical specialists is initiated regarding appropriateness, collection, preservation, handling and transportation of evidential samples to be collected, as required
Latent evidence is collected/detected by physical or chemical means
Quality and quantity of samples are collected to ensure accuracy and sufficiency
Evidence is labelled and documented in accordance with agency requirements to ensure continuity of evidence

Evidence collection plan and evidence recording process are established, in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements

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Items of physical evidence are recorded prior to collection

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Liaison with technical specialists is initiated regarding appropriateness, collection, preservation, handling and transportation of evidential samples to be collected, as required

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Latent evidence is collected/detected by physical or chemical means

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Quality and quantity of samples are collected to ensure accuracy and sufficiency

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Evidence is labelled and documented in accordance with agency requirements to ensure continuity of evidence

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Store, process and transport evidence

Physical evidence is packaged and stored to maintain continuity and to prevent degradation, contamination and spoliation
Appropriate documentation is completed by all persons handling or in possession of evidence, in accordance with evidentiary requirements and organisational guidelines
Details of evidence collected are entered in case notes, evidence/data management systems, and where appropriate, in the exhibit register
Movement of exhibits for examination occurs according to organisational procedures to ensure continuity, security and integrity of the evidence
Verbal and written summaries/reports are made in accordance with agency requirements

Physical evidence is packaged and stored to maintain continuity and to prevent degradation, contamination and spoliation

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Appropriate documentation is completed by all persons handling or in possession of evidence, in accordance with evidentiary requirements and organisational guidelines

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Details of evidence collected are entered in case notes, evidence/data management systems, and where appropriate, in the exhibit register

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Movement of exhibits for examination occurs according to organisational procedures to ensure continuity, security and integrity of the evidence

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Verbal and written summaries/reports are made in accordance with agency requirements

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Coordinate the analysis process

Team approach to an examination is used to ensure all parties conduct examination prior to any damage occurring
Appropriate sequencing of evidence examination is followed
Technical specialists are appropriately briefed regarding range of tests/examinations of the evidence sought to be undertaken
Feedback and advice is received from technical specialists regarding range of tests/examination outcomes of the evidence as relevant, suitable or practicable
Results are interpreted in consultation with technical specialists
Data is documented and report is finalised in accordance with agency and legal requirements
Retention/disposal of evidence is completed according to agency requirements

Team approach to an examination is used to ensure all parties conduct examination prior to any damage occurring

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Appropriate sequencing of evidence examination is followed

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Technical specialists are appropriately briefed regarding range of tests/examinations of the evidence sought to be undertaken

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Feedback and advice is received from technical specialists regarding range of tests/examination outcomes of the evidence as relevant, suitable or practicable

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Results are interpreted in consultation with technical specialists

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Data is documented and report is finalised in accordance with agency and legal requirements

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Retention/disposal of evidence is completed according to agency requirements

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to maximise the evidentiary value of physical evidence according to agency requirements by:

collecting, documenting, labelling and packaging evidence

referring to relevant discipline for analysis

safely storing evidence

correctly disposing of evidence.

Consistency in performance

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace and/or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to gathering and managing evidence

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of incidents likely to occur for which evidence needs to be gathered and managed.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit may include a combination of:

case studies

demonstration

observation

questioning

scenarios

authenticatedevidence from the workplace.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

apply analytical, decision making and problem solving skills in responding to a range of physical evidence in various contexts and the systematic examination of items of physical evidence

apply interviewing skills

apply resource and time management skills

collect, package and preserve physical evidence ensuring continuity of evidence

use specialised recording equipment including voice recording systems to interview or capture information

write and communicate in clear, unambiguous language

Required Knowledge

application and potential limitations of forensic investigative techniques

application and potential limitations of sample collection and storage methods

field detection systems/resources and operation e.g. photo ionisation detector and canines

gas chromatograph (GCMS) analysis

interpretation of test results

laboratory examinations (document examination, fingerprint development/enhancement/ examination, motor vehicle examinations, shoeprint development/enhancement/ examination, tool mark examinations, trace evidence examinations)

laboratory techniques

legislative, policy and quality systems:

context in which forensic examinations are conducted

collection, recording and continuity of physical evidence

security, protection and preservation of physical evidence

limitations of testing equipment

OHS practices to be followed when recording, collecting and packaging physical evidence

range of techniques available for recording, collecting, packaging and preserving physical evidence

required forensic documentation for recording and collecting physical evidence

roles and functions of other forensic discipline specialists in recording, collecting, preserving and ensuring continuity of physical evidence

typical analysis of common ignitable liquids

typical laboratory analysis for ignitable liquids e.g. GCMS

Range Statement

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.
Physical evidence may include:	Accelerant containers Any and all objects, gross or microscopic in size Biological material Blood spatter pattern analysis Clothing Documents Fibres Fire debris Impression evidence e.g. tyre marks, shoe marks, tool marks, fingerprints Liquid or gas including the relationship between all such objects Living, inanimate, solid objects Paint Photography (digital, multimedia, closed circuit television [CCTV], other media images) Real, oral, computer data or documentary Vehicle examinations
Observation techniques and technological methods may include:	Detection methods (electronic, chemical, optical, physical, canine) Hand picking (including use of forceps, gloves) Physical removal of section of samples (accelerant samples on wood, carpet, furniture etc.) Specialist equipment Swabbing Sweeping Tape lifting Use of equipment for access above or below ground Vacuuming
Recording physical evidence may include:	Audio recording CCTV or other media images Computer generated data Digital images Electronic visual information Global positioning system Hand written notes Multimedia graphics Photographs Physical capture Sketches/plans Video recording
Technical specialists may include:	Emergency services personnel Forensic scientists Industry specialists Insurance industry Police Statutory authorities
Quality and quantity of samples includes:	Control reference sample, where available and appropriate (control/reference samples which represent background contaminants; control/reference samples collected from a known source e.g. elimination fingerprints, hairs from the victim and suspect) Laboratory examinations and analysis
Labelling of evidence may include:	Continuity details Date/time Incident number Item description Item/sample number Location Person/s collecting the evidence
Packaging and storing physical evidence may include consideration of:	Chemical composition of sample Disposal Drying of wet exhibits Exhibit labels OHS considerations Packaging medium Physical nature of exhibit Safe storage and handling procedures Storage temperature Tamper evident seals Transportation of evidence to storage and/or examination facility

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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR609A - Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

PUAFIR609A - Collect, record and coordinate the analysis of physical evidence

Evaluate scene and determine investigative regime

Collect and record physical evidence

Store, process and transport evidence

Coordinate the analysis process

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _