Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan laboratory procedure
- Evidence is evaluated to determine the hypotheses to be tested and the range of analysis options available
- An appropriate laboratory procedure is selected/developed that is based on recognised forensic techniques and scientific methodology
- New or modified procedures are validated before application to casework samples
- Procedures including new or modified procedures are documented in accordance with quality system requirements
- Conduct laboratory procedure
- Interpret/evaluate risks
- Verify and report conclusions