Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the DEF Defence Training Package. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to give evidence as a digital forensics' expert witness in legal proceedings. The unit includes preparation for proceedings, presenting evidence and following up on outcomes of proceedings. Proceedings may be to criminal, coronial, civil or military courts. This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of digital information. 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, particularly those relating to work health and safety (WHS) and the search and seizure of digital evidence. Those undertaking this unit would work independently, with minimal supervision, while performing complex tasks, including making complex judgements. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Digital Forensics. |
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 |
Prepare for legal proceedings |
1.1 |
Confirm arrangements for role and involvement in legal proceedings |
1.2 |
Prepare documents and other exhibits |
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1.3 |
Identify precedents relevant to the procedures |
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1.4 |
Provide assistance to counsel as required |
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2 |
Present expert evidence |
2.1 |
Apply rules of evidence relevant to the jurisdiction |
2.2 |
Translate technical practices and concepts into non-technical language, with explanations of technologies involved |
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2.3 |
Present evidence in a clear, concise and articulate manner |
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2.4 |
Provide considered expert evidence consistent with relevant qualifications and expertise in the area of digital forensics |
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3 |
Monitor and follow up the outcomes of legal proceedings |
3.1 |
Note and file the outcomes of proceedings and complete reports where required |
3.2 |
Note and action feedback from counsel and/or legal authority and comments by deciding authority |
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3.3 |
Review outcomes of proceedings to ensure knowledge of trends and precedents is current |
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3.4 |
Recommend changes to organisational policy and proceedings arising from rulings and decisions |
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 DEF Defence Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFFOR009 Give evidence of electronic media crime. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9