Unit of competency Outline
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Analyse crashes involving heavy vehicles
Analyse crashes involving heavy vehicles
Unit of competency
National Code
POLINV039
POLINV039
State Code
OFH63
OFH63
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2025
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
09/10/2025
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply crash analysis methodologies specific to heavy vehicle crash incidents. It includes analysing evidence already collected by police crash investigators. This unit applies to those working as police employees involved in vehicle crash analysis. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are undertaken. 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 or as part of a team while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate the ability to perform analysis in a broad range of contexts.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Analyse features of heavy vehicle involved in crash incident
- 1.1 Identify class, type and configuration of heavy vehicle for crash analysis.
- 1.2 Classify operating features of heavy vehicle for crash analysis.
- 1.3 Assess heavy vehicle loading and dimensions to establish mass distribution, rollover threshold and vehicle operation.
- 1.4 Assess vehicle operational features and mechanical systems to verify functionality and condition.
2 Examine digital evidence from heavy vehicle
- 2.1 Assess heavy vehicle digital data recorder systems to assess evidentiary value.
- 2.2 Review digital data to facilitate analysis.
- 2.3 Validate digital data to assess viability for analysis.
- 2.4 Analyse digital evidence to calculate heavy vehicle dynamics.
3 Assess human and environmental factors in a heavy vehicle crash
- 3.1 Assess driver work management information to determine contributing factors to crash.
- 3.2 Assess medical records to analyse occupant dynamics during crash incident.
- 3.3 Evaluate interviews and statements to determine factors contributing to crash incident.
- 3.4 Assess human factors to determine effect on crash.
- 3.5 Assess environmental factors to determine effect on crash.
4 Apply physics and mathematics to a heavy vehicle crash
- 4.1 Identify and apply analysis methodologies to determine causal factors in heavy vehicle crash.
- 4.2 Analyse heavy vehicle damage to determine crash dynamics.
- 4.3 Analyse mass distribution, operational features and road evidence to establish braking efficiency.
- 4.4 Analyse heavy vehicle rollover thresholds and loads to determine influencing forces during crash.
- 4.5 Examine road evidence to determine crash dynamics.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCS06 | POLINV017 | Analyse crashes involving heavy vehicles | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPC2 | POL50325 | Diploma of Crash Analysis | Qualification |