Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect, maintain and test digital forensic equipment

Inspect, maintain and test digital forensic equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFFOR020
State Code
OEF39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/11/2022
Field of Education
019903 - Forensic Science
Original Release Date
28/11/2022
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and maintain digital forensic equipment.This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of digital information.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inspect digital forensic equipment
  • 1.1 Conduct visual, auditory or tactile inspection to identify possible operational failure of digital equipment or physical failure of equipment
  • 1.2 Identify and report missing parts
  • 1.3 Record and report damaged equipment
2 Test digital forensic equipment
  • 2.1 Test equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose
  • 2.2 Record test results
  • 2.3 Report and record defective equipment
3 Clean, maintain and store digital forensic equipment
  • 3.1 Clean, maintain and assemble equipment
  • 3.2 Update equipment record
  • 3.3 Recover and store equipment for future use
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVR39 DEFFOR001 Inspect, maintain and test electronic forensic equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIA3 DEF43122 Certificate IV in Digital Forensics Qualification