Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 7:31 AM AWST

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Assess and control incident/crime scene

Assess and control incident/crime scene

Unit of competency
National Code
POLFOR027
State Code
AVN70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to assess and control incident/crime scenes, including identifying resource requirements and preliminary scene examination.This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in forensic examination. 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 work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing a range of complex tasks. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess scene
  • 1.1 Gather information to inform forensic examination.
  • 1.2 Identify items/areas for forensic examination.
  • 1.3 Plan forensic examination to process scene.
  • 1.4 Assess resource requirements to facilitate forensic examination.
  • 1.5 Identify whether contamination has occurred for recording purposes.
  • 1.6 Identify secondary or alternate incident/crime scene for forensic examinations.
  • 1.7 Identify if referral is required in accordance with own role and responsibility.
2. Control scene
  • 2.1 Assess incident/scene to identify boundaries and parameters.
  • 2.2 Identify control measures to minimise contamination of evidence.
  • 2.3 Establish entry and exit paths to control scene.
  • 2.4 Communicate with stakeholders to release scene.
3. Examine scene
  • 3.1 Identify whether evidence is suitable for collection.
  • 3.2 Prioritise examination of exhibits to maximise evidentiary value.
  • 3.3 Identify risks to examination to develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • 3.4 Review forensic examination to identify if further actions are required.
  • 3.5 Record information on jurisdictional information management systems.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFE39 POLFOR057 Examine forensic scene Unit of competency
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