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 PUAPOLGD003A, 'Undertake initial police investigation'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Undertake initial police investigation' 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. Assess and preserve crime/incident scenes and when required, assist in investigation process | 1.1 Crime/incident scenes are correctly assessed and evaluated in preparation for investigation requirements 1.2 Where necessary crime/incident scenes are correctly secured to facilitate investigation activity and to preserve the integrity of the evidence 1.3 All actions and reports taken at crime/incident scenes optimise sourcing and preservation of evidence present and its lawful presentation in judicial processes |
2. Collect and analyse information relevant to investigations | 2.1 Every avenue for the collection of relevant and reliable information sources is assessed and evaluated in accordance with organisational guidelines 2.2 Relevant information is legitimately collected and documented 2.3 Evidence from incoming information is identified, secured and controlled in accordance with organisational guidelines |
3. Seize, process and manage exhibits | 3.1 Exhibits are identified, seized and documented 3.2 Continuity and security of exhibits is ensured to maintain integrity 3.3 Legislative and administrative procedures for handling, recording, storing and disposing of exhibits are complied with |
4. Identify and investigate persons of interest | 4.1 All organisational avenues of inquiry and investigative procedures are considered and utilised to identify persons of interest 4.2 All relevant information is utilised to identify and locate persons connected to the investigation 4.3 Organisational policies, guidelines and established Codes of Conduct are applied in the selection of investigation techniques or referral to other personnel for further investigation or advice |
5. Conduct searches of persons, property and vehicles | 5.1 Decision to search is made and conducted with due regard to lawful authority, organisational procedures, judgement of evidence at hand and surrounding environment 5.2 Thorough and meticulous search process that adheres to operational and occupational health and safety (OH&S) policy and procedures is followed 5.3 Property is seized/collected, recorded and stored in accordance with organisational policies and legislative requirements 5.4 Any damage and/or injuries are accurately documented as per organisational policies and procedures |
6. Process persons of interest | 6.1 Breaches of the law are identified and investigated in accordance with relevant jurisdictional law, policies and procedures 6.2 Decision to transport and process personsof interest is undertaken in accordance with statute law, organisational guidelines and professional Codes of Conduct 6.3 Relevant and accurate documentation is evaluated, prepared and submitted as required by law and/or organisational policies |
7. Afford rights to persons of interest and victims of crime | 7.1 All members of the community are treated in a fair, equitable and non-discriminatory manner 7.2 Victims are made aware of their legal rights in a caring and empathetic manner 7.3 Persons of interest are made aware of, and provided with, their legal entitlements under relevant jurisdictional laws and procedures |