Unit of competency Outline
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Critically analyse crash incident evidence
Critically analyse crash incident evidence
Unit of competency
National Code
POLINV042
POLINV042
State Code
OFH58
OFH58
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 specialised vehicle crash analysis techniques within a police investigation. This includes identifying, validating and collating evidence collected from crash incidents and determining applicable analysis methodologies. 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 continuity of evidence, information management, Work Health and Safety (WHS) and quality management. Those undertaking this unit would be required to work autonomously or as part of a team. They would demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and evaluate crash incident related evidence to develop and test hypotheses. They would demonstrate knowledge of analysis methodologies and perform analysis requiring adaptability across a broad range of contexts.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate evidence
- 1.1 Identify and collate evidence to facilitate analysis.
- 1.2 Assess evidence to determine relevance to crash analysis.
- 1.3 Examine evidence to determine quality and evidentiary value.
- 1.4 Review investigation processes to ensure integrity of evidence.
2 Determine and apply analysis methodologies
- 2.1 Evaluate crash incidents to identify and select analysis methodologies.
- 2.2 Assess evidence using multiple analysis methodologies.
- 2.3 Identify variables using derivatives of formulae and calculations.
3 Analyse crash incidents using analysis methodologies
- 3.1 Calculate object, vehicle movement and speed using mathematics and physics.
- 3.2 Analyse momentum and kinetic energy to establish interactions of objects and vehicles.
- 3.3 Establish vehicle rollover thresholds, balance and loads to determine forces in crash incident.
- 3.4 Undertake crush damage analysis to determine forces and impact speeds.
- 3.5 Undertake digital data analysis to determine forces and impact speeds.
- 3.6 Analyse object and vehicle movement using circular motion.
- 3.7 Determine the direction of forces to reconstruct object and vehicle dynamics in crash incident.
4 Diagram a crash incident
- 4.1 Illustrate vehicle movement and interactions using computer software or other methodologies.
- 4.2 Use computer software or other methodologies to develop a diagram of a crash incident.
- 4.3 Validate measurements to confirm accuracy of diagram.
- 4.4 Represent a crash incident graphically using vectors.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCR96 | POLINV021 | Critically analyse complex crash incident evidence | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPC2 | POL50325 | Diploma of Crash Analysis | Qualification |