This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

analyse situations make decisions and solve problems in responding to a range of forensic investigation contexts

apply occupational health and safety OHampS principles

communicate in writing clearly and unambiguously

communicate orally listen establish rapport negotiate resolve conflict

handle exhibits and preserve continuity of evidence

manage resources including allocationaccess budgetary human physical resources

manage time effectively

work effectively with a range of practitioners

Required Knowledge

legislative policy procedural and quality system requirements for the collection preservation security continuity receipt and disposal of exhibits

OHampS practices to be followed when handling physical evidence

organisational and quality system requirements relating to the evaluation of cases

preparation and submission of forensic documentation

range of services available to assist laboratory examination and interpretation of physical evidence

role and functions of forensic discipline specialists in the laboratory examination of physical evidence

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

appropriately handle physical evidence submitted with cases

determine appropriate sites for the examination of evidence

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob or in a simulated work environment

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Physical evidence may include:

Integrity of the exhibit incorporates:

Case management system may include:

Liaison with clients/investigators includes:

Relevance of examinations may include:

Logistics includes:

Movement of exhibits encompasses: