Unit of competency Outline

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22/07/2026 6:32 PM AWST

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Present evidence on complex crash incidents

Present evidence on complex crash incidents

Unit of competency
National Code
POLINV025
State Code
OCR97
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2020
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/01/2021
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
29/01/2021
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and present vehicle crash analysis and findings as admissible evidence and specialist opinion as part of court proceedings. This unit applies to those working as police officers 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 while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate the ability to perform highly complex tasks in often unpredictable contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Generate findings
  • 1.1 Review analysis to confirm causal factors of crash incident
  • 1.2 Review causal factors to develop findings
  • 1.3 Identify limitations of analysis to validate findings
2 Report analysis findings for evidentiary purposes
  • 2.1 Review crash analysis to ensure integrity of crash analysis and findings
  • 2.2 Assess information systems and recording methodologies to support evidentiary value of analysis
  • 2.3 Report findings in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Develop visual representations of applied methodologies to communicate analysis findings to different audiences
3 Communicate crash analysis
  • 3.1 Communicate analysis in a clear, concise and articulate manner to audiences
  • 3.2 Communicate findings in accordance with jurisdictional policies and procedures
4 Prepare crash analysis and findings for court
  • 4.1 Liaise with prosecution and stakeholders to determine case requirements
  • 4.2 Assess case requirements to prepare findings for court proceedings
  • 4.3 Prepare demonstrative tools, evidence and exhibits for presentation to the court
5 Deliver crash analysis evidence during court proceedings
  • 5.1 Provide crash analysis evidence during court proceedings
  • 5.2 Present exhibits in accordance with legal and judicial requirements
  • 5.3 Use demonstrative tools to present findings and enhance understanding of crash analysis
  • 5.4 Debrief on court proceedings for quality assurance purposes
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFH61 POLINV043 Present evidence on crash incidents Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGF2 POL60120 Advanced Diploma of Crash Analysis Qualification