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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Inspectscene and determine investigationplan
   • Authority to access and inspect fire scene is obtained or verified, through approved channels
2. Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
3. Incident scene security is confirmed, in accordance with organisational requirements
4. Fire scene is inspected
5. Evidence is identified using appropriate observation techniques and technological methods
6. Evidence collection plan and recording processes are established, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements
7. Collect and record physical evidence
   • Items of physical evidence are recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures, prior to collection
8. Liaison with technical specialists and other organisations is initiated, in accordance with organisational procedures, regarding the appropriateness, collection, preservation, handling and transportation of evidential samples to be collected
9. Evidence is collected and/or preserved in situ, in accordance with organisational procedures
10. Quality and quantity of samples are collected to ensure accuracy and sufficiency of evidence
11. Evidence is labelled and documented, in accordance with organisational requirements to ensure continuity of evidence
12. Store, process and transport evidence
    • Physical evidence is packaged and stored, in accordance with organisational procedures, to maintain continuity and to prevent degradation, contamination and spoliation
13. Documentation is completed for handling or possession of evidence, in accordance with evidentiary requirements and organisational procedures
14. Details of evidence collected is entered in case notes, evidence and/or data management systems and, where appropriate, in the exhibits register
15. Movement of exhibits for examination is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures to ensure continuity, security and integrity of evidence
16. Verbal and written summaries or reports are made, in accordance with organisational procedures
17. Coordinate the analysis process
    • An examination is undertaken of evidence prior to any damage or deterioration occurring and includes relevant stakeholders
18. Sequencing of evidence for examination is followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
19. Technical specialists are briefed regarding range of tests or examination of evidence to be undertaken
20. Feedback and advice is obtained from technical specialists regarding range of tests or examination outcomes of evidence
21. Results are interpreted in consultation with technical specialists, where required
22. Data is documented, and a report is finalised, in accordance with organisational procedures
23. Retention and/or disposal of evidence is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements

Range Statement

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.

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