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Coordinate multi-discipline forensic investigations

Coordinate multi-discipline forensic investigations

Unit of competency
National Code
POLFOR033
State Code
OFE52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/03/2024
Field of Education
019903 - Forensic Science
Original Release Date
12/03/2024
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required by police personnel and forensic staff to coordinate complex forensic investigations involving multiple disciplines. This will include planning, coordinating resources and personnel, and reviewing the forensic investigations. These disciplines may include internal and external agencies, external analytical laboratories, and national/international organisations. 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, particularly those related to quality management, case management systems, forensic investigations and work health and safety (WHS). Candidates undertaking this unit would be required to work autonomously and lead a team. They would demonstrate the ability to critically analyse the requirements of forensic investigations to plan and coordinate resources. Candidates would demonstrate knowledge of sciences as they apply to crime scene investigation while performing specialised tasks across a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Formulate a plan for a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
  • 1.1 Assess types of evidence and the nature of the scene/incident to determine need for a multi-discipline investigation.
  • 1.2 Conduct a preliminary assessment to identify information necessary for the development of the forensic investigation plan.
  • 1.3 Assess information to identify nature of situation, objectives, options for multi-discipline response, and prioritisation and sequencing of examinations.
  • 1.4 Evaluate options for multi-discipline response to select and record a forensic investigation plan.
  • 1.5 Identify forensic disciplines required for the investigation and determine the scope of their involvement in the response.
  • 1.6 Conduct risk and hazard assessment of the incident scene(s) to identify mitigation strategies for the safety and welfare of investigation staff and the integrity of forensic investigation.
2. Coordinate resources of a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
  • 2.1 Identify resource requirements from each discipline to facilitate multi-discipline response.
  • 2.2 Negotiate with stakeholders to allocate resources and action plan taskings to areas and/or personnel.
  • 2.3 Deploy resources to conduct action plan taskings.
  • 2.4 Monitor resource usage to maximise use of resources and investigation outcomes.
  • 2.5 Establish records to substantiate critical decisions and for reporting purposes.
  • 2.6 Monitor forensic scene investigation to ensure welfare and safety of staff.
  • 2.7 Liaise with stakeholders for reporting and briefing purposes.
  • 2.8 Assess the multi-disciplinary investigation continually to adjust the action plan accordingly.
3. Review a multi-discipline forensic scene investigation
  • 3.1 Evaluate completed tasks to determine whether the forensic objectives of the action plan and investigation have been met.
  • 3.2 Liaise with team to identify incomplete and/or additional tasks for actioning.
  • 3.3 Analyse preliminary results of the forensic investigation for information and reporting purposes.
  • 3.4 Communicate scene/preliminary results for hand-over purposes.
  • 3.5 Facilitate assessment of the welfare of the team for actioning and referral purposes.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVN96 POLFOR003 Coordinate multi-discipline forensic investigation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJJ4 POL84324 Graduate Certificate In Crime Scene Investigation Qualification