Prepare and present specialist forensic evidence or opinion

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 PUAPOLFC022A, 'Prepare and present specialist forensic evidence or opinion'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Prepare and present specialist forensic evidence or opinion' 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. Prepare for proceedings

1.1 Arrangements, role and involvement in proceedings are confirmed

1.2 Case requirements are assessed and evidence is prepared in accordance with organisational and judicial requirements

1.3 All forensic evidence in proceedings is reviewed prior to presentation in court to ensure accuracy, continuity and integrity

1.4 Proceedings and protocols are adhered to in preparing evidence in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.5 Precedents relevant to procedures are identified to assist court proceedings as required

1.6 Case briefings are conducted with relevant personnel in accordance with judicial and organisational policies and procedures

2. Present evidence

2.1 Adherence to rules of evidence, protocols and procedures relevant to the jurisdiction is applied

2.2 Evidence is communicated in a clear concise and articulate manner

2.3 Expert evidence or opinion is provided on request in accordance with judicial requirements

2.4 Exhibits are presented in accordance with legal, judicial and occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements as required

3. Review court proceedings

3.1 Outcomes of proceedings are reviewed and where appropriate, issues are communicated to appropriate personnel in the organisation

3.2 Involvement in the judicial proceedings is evaluated to inform future practice


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAPOLFC022A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA50310 - Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic Investigation)
  • PUA50312 - Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic Investigation)