Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions. |
Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO722A Detect, record and collect evidence.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to detect, record and collect physical evidence resulting from an explosive incident. These activities can be conducted under a variety of conditions, including wartime, peacekeeping, training, in support of the civilian community/authority, as part of a joint services and/or coalition operation. The explosive incident may be an act of aggression or an accident. This unit was developed for personnel who are required to detect, record and collect physical evidence resulting from an explosive incident. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work individually and/or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs, performing routine tasks in a range of contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Explosive Ordnance |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Detect and record physical evidence |
1.1 |
Detect physical evidence using observation techniques and appropriate technological methods |
1.2 |
Detect latent evidence by physical or chemical means |
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1.3 |
Record evidence prior to examination |
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1.4 |
Document evidence using recording methods within resource limitations |
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2 |
Collect and package physical evidence |
2.1 |
Collect evidence to prevent contamination or loss |
2.2 |
Collect sufficient samples to allow for further examination/analysis, where possible |
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2.3 |
Collect sufficient samples to represent the natural variation that occurs in the evidence |
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2.4 |
Collect control reference samples where available and appropriate |
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2.5 |
Package and store evidence to maintain custody of evidence and prevent degradation or contamination |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO722A Detect, record and collect evidence. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9