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Process and analyse fire scene data and laboratory results

Process and analyse fire scene data and laboratory results

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR611
State Code
OAY32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to receive data from scientific practitioners, to process and analyse findings and to determine the origin and cause of a fire. It includes understanding scientific processes, analysis and laboratory results.The unit focuses on developing and applying a systematic approach to fire investigation and working across fire and emergency incidents including structure, mobile and wildfire. It is applicable to specialist fire investigators.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate results of fire scene data
  • 1.1 Fire scene data is collected and collated, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Data is grouped according to physical evidence groupings, samples and documented evidence
  • 1.3 Evidence is categorised for further sampling or archiving, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Nature and extent of further examination is determined
2 Interpret laboratory results
  • 2.1 Consultations are initiated with specialist practitioners to review preliminary evaluations and to validate data
  • 2.2 Common features and trends in data findings are identified
  • 2.3 Options are explored as to possible origin and cause of fire
3 Analyse documentary and physical evidence
  • 3.1 Potential causal physical evidence is examined in light of research data emerging from laboratory examination and technical analyses
  • 3.2 Written reports and visual images are collected and reviewed in parallel with established scientific findings
  • 3.3 Consultations are initiated with specialist practitioners, as required
  • 3.4 Physical evidence determined relative to fire origin and cause is identified, labelled, packaged and stored, in accordance with organisational procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
WG163 PUAFIR611A Process and analyse fire scene data and laboratory results Unit of competency