Develop and maintain forensic discipline expertise

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUAPOLFC009A, 'Develop and maintain forensic discipline expertise'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop and maintain forensic discipline expertise' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Develop forensic discipline expertise

1.1 Formal/informal discipline-training requirements are completed with identified training programs

1.2 Internal and/or external competency appraisal is successfully completed prior to undertaking casework in the identified forensic discipline in accordance with procedures and quality system requirements

2. Undertake technical review and proficiency testing

2.1 External and/or internal proficiency tests in the relevant forensic discipline are completed in accordance with procedures and quality system requirements

2.2 Case work is technically reviewed in accordance with procedures and quality system requirements

3. Provide expert opinion

3.1 The subject of the evidence provided is within the scope of the individual's recognised field of expertise

3.2 The area of expertise is recognised in accordance with organisational and quality system requirements

3.3 The opinion is based on an interpretation of factual evidence through the application of scientific methodology

3.4 Alternative hypotheses and limitations of evidence are acknowledged

4. Participate in networks of professional/para-professional colleagues

4.1 Regular contact and information exchange with colleagues in other organisations is made to capture relevant information

4.2 Participation in relevant professional/para-professional associations is used to maximise awareness of the forensic environment and maintain a professional network

4.3 Requests for technical assistance/advice from outside colleagues are addressed as required in accordance with organisational demands/guidelines

5. Review and evaluate relevant scientific literature

5.1 Literature relating to the forensic discipline is studied to build a practical appreciation of scientific principles and methodologies

5.2 Relevant contemporary professional journals and publications are identified and reviewed on a regular basis to maintain awareness of recent forensic findings and developments

5.3 Information search techniques are maintained and applied to access forensic information