Assessment Requirements for DEFFOR011 Assess, control and examine electronic incident scenes

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Assessment Requirements for DEFFOR011 Assess, control and examine electronic incident scenes

Modification History

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

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.

communicating (listening, questioning) and negotiating

controlling persons in the vicinity of the incident scene

analysing, making decisions and solving problems in response to a range of scene contexts, including the systematic examination of incident scenes

working effectively with a range of professionals

managing resources and time

handling exhibits and preserving continuity of evidence

using specialised investigatory equipment, including computer software and/or photographic equipment

operating safely

maximising the value of physical evidence

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.

government and policy context in which scenes are managed and investigated and the relevant law, policy and procedures

the range of services available to assist in the assessment, management and interpretation of scenes, in particular electronic forensic services

indicators of need for specialist knowledge and investigative techniques

judicial and evidentiary requirements and organisational processes for the collection, preservation and continuity of exhibits

roles and functions of other stakeholders in managing scenes

appropriate scene management techniques and processes

the application and potential limitations of forensic investigative techniques

legislative, procedural and quality systems requirements for the security, protection and preservation of the scene

WHS practices to be followed when examining scenes

forensic methodology

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, with access to electronic devices with content suitable for forensic extraction including mobile devices, computers or communications equipment.

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