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Manage imaging and electronic data

Manage imaging and electronic data

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR610A
State Code
WG162
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
13/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the competency required to electronically record evidence at a fire investigation scene. It includes the use, collection and selection of media, and the analysis and management of associated data. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate scene to determine data to be captured electronically
  • 1.1 Occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures appropriate to the incident are followed
  • 1.2 Scene is assessed to identify and confirm data to be captured electronically
  • 1.3 Process for data capture is determined in accordance with agency guidelines and legislative requirements
2. Select and prepare equipment
  • 2.1 Appropriate equipment and accessories are selected according to the specific requirements of the incident
  • 2.2 Personnel are briefed on capture process, and required quality and quantity of evidence
3. Capture evidence electronically
  • 3.1 Electronic equipment is used to capture physical evidence in accordance with agency procedures
  • 3.2 Selected techniques for capture of data are tested and modified where necessary
  • 3.3 Electronic record of physical evidence is documented and labelled in accordance with agency and legal requirements to ensure continuity, authenticity and integrity of evidence
  • 3.4 Evidence captured is protected from data corruption
  • 3.5 Data evidence log is completed and maintained
4. Analyse data to support conclusions
  • 4.1 Data is assessed to support findings
  • 4.2 Data is collated and selected
  • 4.3 Selected evidence is prepared for use in reports and/or presentations
5. Manage electronic evidence
  • 5.1 Process for capturing evidence is maintained and audited
  • 5.2 Primary and working copies of data collected are created, stored and used where required
  • 5.3 Data is disseminated according to agency and legislative requirements
  • 5.4 Data identified for disposal is eliminated in line with agency, legal and environmental requirements
  • 5.5 Data to be retained is documented, stored/archived to ensure continuity and non-contamination/degradation of evidence in line with agency and legal requirements
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Accessories may include:
Batteries
Caps
Covers
Discs
Filters
Lenses
Lighting
Recording devices
Tripods
Electronic equipment may include:
Audio recording
Closed circuit television (CCTV) or other media images
Computer generated data
Detection equipment
Digital images
Digital recording note takers
Digital versatile discs (DVD)
Digital video camera
Electronic visual information
Global positioning system
Long-term media (compact discs [CDs])
Multimedia recording devices
Portable hard drives/servers
Short-term media (compact flash cards)
Video recording
Physical evidence may include:
Any and all objects, gross or microscopic in size
Biological tissue
Blood stain
Clothing
Containers
Documents
Fibres
Fire debris
Living, inanimate, solid objects
New evidence which results in the reopening of an investigation
Paint
Photography (digital, multimedia, CCTV, other media images)
Real, oral, computer data or documentary
Tyre marks, shoe marks, tool marks, fingerprints
Vehicle examinations
Selected techniques may include:
Current photo imaging industry practice
Data enhancement
Digital imaging processes
Exposure meter techniques
Perspective
Labelling of evidence may include:
Date
Details of person/s giving the evidence
Electronic file naming protocols
Location
Person/s collecting the evidence
Time
Data corruption may include:
Chemicals e.g. cleaning agents
Computer virus
Dust and physical damage e.g. crushing and severe shocks
Extreme temperatures
Magnetic fields
Moisture
Data evidence log may include:
Details of devices/equipment used to capture digital evidence
Handling processes of each digital capture
Names and experience of personnel recording digital images and audio recordings
Protocol for saving digital capture e.g. NEF, TIFF, JPEG
Relationship between digital capture and incident scene
Creating, storing and using primary and working copies of data may include:
Database recording/linking digital data to physical evidence and specific incident
Enhancing, reformatting, recycling data
Labelling and storing primary image data to a secured electronic storage device for archiving and copying data for ongoing data review and interpretation
Statutory requirements for retention of evidence
Storing/archiving data to be retained may include consideration of:
Exhibit labels
Packaging medium
Physical nature of exhibit
Storage temperature
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
maximise the potential evidentiary value of physical evidence collected
capture data relative to specific incident
interpret data in regard to incident origin and cause.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of workplace and/or simulated situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace and in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
range of current electronic media
computer-generated graphic software
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to gathering and managing data.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit may include a combination of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
questioning
scenarios
authenticated evidence from the workplace.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAY33 PUAFIR610 Manage imaging and electronic data Unit of competency
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