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Present evidence on crash incidents

Present evidence on crash incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
POLINV043
State Code
OFH61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/09/2025
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 prepare and present vehicle crash analysis and conclusions as admissible evidence and specialist opinion as part of judicial proceedings. 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 judicial processes. Those undertaking this role would work autonomously or as part of a team while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate the ability to perform tasks in a broad range of contexts.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Generate and test conclusions
  • 1.1 Review analysis to confirm causal factors of crash incident.
  • 1.2 Review causal factors to develop conclusions.
  • 1.3 Test consistency of conclusions using multiple methodologies.
  • 1.4 Consider limitations of analysis methodologies to test validity of conclusions.
  • 1.5 Assess any evidential inconsistencies to ascertain if and how they impact conclusions.
2 Report analysis conclusions for evidentiary purposes
  • 2.1 Review crash analysis to ensure integrity of conclusions.
  • 2.2 Report conclusions in accordance with jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures.
  • 2.3 Develop visual representations of applied methodologies to communicate analytical conclusions to different audiences.
3 Prepare crash analysis conclusions for judicial proceedings
  • 3.1 Liaise with prosecution and stakeholders to determine case requirements.
  • 3.2 Prepare conclusions for judicial proceedings in line with case requirements.
  • 3.3 Prepare demonstrative tools, evidence and exhibits for presentation during judicial proceedings.
4 Communicate crash analysis
  • 4.1 Communicate analysis in a clear, concise and articulate manner to audiences.
  • 4.2 Communicate conclusions in accordance with jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures.
5 Deliver crash analysis evidence during court proceedings
  • 5.1 Provide crash analysis evidence during judicial proceedings.
  • 5.2 Present exhibits in accordance with judicial requirements.
  • 5.3 Use demonstrative tools to present conclusions and enhance understanding of crash analysis.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR99 POLINV024 Manage quality of crash analysis Unit of competency
OCR97 POLINV025 Present evidence on complex crash incidents Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BPC2 POL50325 Diploma of Crash Analysis Qualification