Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:49 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:49 AM AWST
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Examine forensic scene
Examine forensic scene
Unit of competency
National Code
POLFOR057
POLFOR057
State Code
OFE39
OFE39
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/03/2024
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
12/03/2024
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to assess, control, and manage forensic scenes, including preliminary assessment, triage, and review. It applies to police personnel and forensic staff involved in forensic investigation. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory, and policy environment in which they are conducted. Jurisdictional policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to workplace health and safety. Candidates undertaking this role would work autonomously while retaining the responsibility to report to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing a variety of 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 Conduct initial assessment of scene to gather information.
- 1.2 Identify items and areas of interest to inform examination of scene and evidence.
- 1.3 Assess information to determine priority and sequence of examinations.
- 1.4 Assess resource requirements to facilitate forensic examinations.
- 1.5 Identify sequence of events prior to arrival to record potential contamination or movement of evidence.
- 1.6 Identify secondary or alternate areas for examinations.
- 1.7 Identify requirement for specialist assistance for scene examination.
- 1.8 Identify whether evidence is suitable for recording or collection.
2. Control scene
- 2.1 Identify scene boundaries to maintain integrity.
- 2.2 Establish scene entry and exit paths to control movement of persons.
- 2.3 Implement control measures to minimise evidence contamination or loss.
- 2.4 Communicate control measures to stakeholders to ensure compliance.
3. Manage scene
- 3.1 Apply scientific methods to inform decision making.
- 3.2 Conduct examinations according to priority and sequencing requirements.
- 3.3 Identify hazards to examinations to control risks.
- 3.4 Review examinations to identify if further actions are required.
- 3.5 Record examination details on information management systems.
- 3.6 Communicate with stakeholders to release or handover scene.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVN70 | POLFOR027 | Assess and control incident/crime scene | Unit of competency |