Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:41 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Digital Forensics

Certificate IV in Digital Forensics

Qualification
National Code:
DEF43122
State Code:
BIA3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0299 - Other Information Technology
Original TGA Release Date
21/10/2022
Approved Date
28/11/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
—
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 21/10/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification has been designed to provide a package of competencies reflecting the workplace capabilities required to conduct a digital forensic investigation.
It qualifies individuals to apply a broad range of specialised skills and knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake skilled work in digital forensics. Those undertaking this qualification would work independently, or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eight (8) units of competency are required for this qualification.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEE43 DEFFOR013 Capture forensic digital photographs or video 0 Unit of competency
OEE45 DEFFOR014 Compile and submit digital forensic documentation 0 Unit of competency
OEF51 DEFFOR016 Conduct initial digital investigation 0 Unit of competency
ODX13 PSPLEG006 Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector 30 Unit of competency
OEE38 DEFFOR018 Gather and analyse digital information 0 Unit of competency
OEE42 DEFFOR019 Give evidence of digital media crime 0 Unit of competency
OEF39 DEFFOR020 Inspect, maintain and test digital forensic equipment 0 Unit of competency
OCF06 BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWZ5 DEF43115 Certificate IV in Electronic Forensics Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information