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Unit of competency details

DEFEXO112 - Detect, record and collect evidence (Release 1)

Summary

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Supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO722A - Detect, record and collect evidenceModifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions. 21/Oct/2015

Release Status:
Replaced
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(View details for release 2) 26/Oct/2020
1 (this release) 22/Oct/2015

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 019903 Forensic Science  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 019903 Forensic Science  24/Jun/2016 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

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.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
  • PC 3.2 removed
  • PC 1.4 and 1.5 merged
  • Elements 2 and 3 merged

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.

Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

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.

1.3 Record evidence prior to examination.

1.4 Document evidence using recording methods within resource limitations.

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.

2.3 Collect sufficient samples to represent the natural variation that occurs in the evidence.

2.4 Collect control reference samples where available and appropriate.

2.5 Package and store evidence to maintain custody of evidence and prevent degradation or contamination.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

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Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

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

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

  • Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • applying resource management
  • applying time management
  • handling exhibits and preserving continuity of evidence
  • making decisions and solving problems in relation to items of evidence
  • using specialised evidence recording equipment

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Basic knowledge of:

  • application and limitations of forensic investigative techniques
  • legislative, policy, and quality system requirements for the collection, preservation, continuity and disposal of evidence
  • legislative, policy, and quality system context in which forensic examinations are conducted
  • role and functions of other forensic discipline specialists in recording, collecting, preserving and continuity of physical evidence

Operational knowledge of:

  • legislative, policy, and quality system requirements for search and the seizure of evidence
  • legislative, policy and quality system requirements for the security, protection and preservation of the evidence
  • range of techniques available for recording, collecting, packaging and preserving evidence
  • required documentation for recording and collecting of evidence

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

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