Manage incident scenes

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 PUAPOLIV003A, 'Manage incident scenes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage incident scenes' 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 incident scenes

1.1 Primary and secondary incident scenes are identified to establish resource needs within the incident scene assessment

1.2 Risk factors affecting the incident scenes are identified and managed

1.3 Preservation of life, property and evidence are prioritised in the assessment of the incident scene

1.4 Tactical factors and resulting priorities are identified to assist decision making/subsequent action

2. Control incident scenes

2.1 To support subsequent lines of inquiry, all activities at the incident scene are recorded in accordance with organisational guidelines

2.2 Boundaries of the incident scene are established and secured to prevent contamination of prospective evidence/exhibits

2.3 Persons are supported and referred to relevant support agencies in accordance with organisational requirements

2.4 Suspects are controlled in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.5 Persons at the incident scene are controlled to safeguard their welfare and prevent contamination of the scene

2.6 Personnel are coordinated to manage the incident scene

2.7 Potential evidence/exhibits are preserved to prevent contamination

3. Coordinate incident scene investigations

3.1 Persons relevant to the incident scene are identified and interviewed to determine possible avenues of inquiry and offences/defences

3.2 Information collected is assessed and used to initiate investigative action

3.3 Evidence/exhibits at incident scene/s are identified and recorded prior to examination to ensure continuity

3.4 Evidence/exhibits are processed in accordance with organisational requirements to maintain continuity and integrity

3.5 Incident scene investigations are managed to preserve life, property and evidence, to minimise disruption and to ensure compliance with operational safety guidelines

3.6 Support services are utilised to investigate incident scene


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUAPOLIV003A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA60310 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigation)
  • PUA60312 - Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Police Investigation)