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Coordinate multi-discipline forensic investigations

Coordinate multi-discipline forensic investigations

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAPOLFC012A
State Code
BAE45
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
09/02/2011
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
019903 - Forensic Science
Description
This unit covers the competency to coordinate a major or complex investigation involving multi-discipline forensic personnel.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a plan for the coordination of a multi-discipline forensic investigation
  • 1.1 Aims, objectives and issues regarding the investigation are identified and documented
  • 1.2 Disciplines required for the investigation are identified and the scope of their involvement determined
  • 1.3 Cross-discipline and organisational issues are identified and incorporated into the plan
  • 1.4 The investigation plan developed is flexible to accommodate new information and evidence issues which may arise
2. Coordinate resources
  • 2.1 Resource requirements from each discipline are identified and negotiated to facilitate the formation of a team
  • 2.2 Negotiated tasks from the investigation plan are formally allocated to each area and or personnel
  • 2.3 Expenditure and resource usage is monitored through the investigation to ensure accountability and optimum use of resources
3. Co-ordinate disciplines during the investigation
  • 3.1 Formal communication channels with disciplines are introduced to facilitate effective information flow
  • 3.2 Regular briefings are conducted and documented to monitor progress of the investigation
  • 3.3 Feedback from the disciplines is encouraged, assessed and acted upon, and where necessary, the direction of the investigation changed
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Multi-discipline include
disciplines internal to the agency and disciplines external to the agency such as fire
gas and electricity authorities
external analytical laboratories and other agencies providing forensic services
Formally means
documented request which places responsibility for the task and taskings on that area or person
Briefings may be
formal or informal and may be written or verbal
Not applicable.
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