The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Coordinate structure fire investigation
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Roles and responsibilities of multi-agency and supportpersonnel involved in a structure fire investigation are confirmed Completed |
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Cooperation with multi-agency personnel in the conduct of the investigation consistent with designated roles and responsibilities for a structure fire investigation is achieved Completed |
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Information required by fire investigator from multi-agency personnel is identified, sought and received Completed |
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Protective clothing and equipment are used in accordance with agency procedures Completed |
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Occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures appropriate to the incident are followed Completed |
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Secure fire scene and preserve evidence
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Legal obligations of fire scene investigators are adhered to throughout the investigation Completed |
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Methods of scene security prior to examination are implemented Completed |
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Procedures to monitor and log access to a fire scene are established and applied, as required Completed |
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Strategies for locating, collecting and processing evidence are implemented Completed |
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Methods of preservation of evidence at a fire scene are implemented Completed |
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Scene is protected from unnecessary damage, spoliation, destruction or contamination Completed |
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Conduct scene investigation
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External and internal survey of scene is conducted to identify hazards and action is taken to mitigate risk Completed |
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Scene is examined externally and internally to determine areas of interest and to record observation of factors which may have a bearing on the origin, cause or development of a structure fire Completed |
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Areas or items of evidence that have a potential bearing on the origin, cause or development of a structure fire are identified Completed |
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Effect of building construction and other factors relevant to fire development and spread are identified Completed |
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Nature and reactivity of materials involved in fire cause are identified Completed |
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Site indicators of fire spread with other sources of evidence are examined Completed |
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Witness and firefighter information is obtained in accordance with the rules of evidence Completed |
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Significance of evidence is assessed and prioritised for further review Completed |
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Burn patterns and effects of fire suppression are identified and assessed Completed |
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Area/likely point of origin and possible cause of structure fire are determined Completed |
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Origin and cause determination theories are assessed and tested Completed |
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Collect and analyse evidence from a fire scene
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Appropriate sampling areas and items are identified using required sampling equipment and resources Completed |
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Appropriate collection techniques are applied eliminating contamination and loss of evidence Completed |
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Best available samples and items including control samples are collected Completed |
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Appropriate collection and packaging techniques are adopted Completed |
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Potential for destruction (spoliation) and contamination of evidence is eliminated Completed |
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Integrity and continuity of collected exhibits is maintained Completed |
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Evidence from fire scene is analysed and processed using a range of recording and technological media Completed |
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Witness accounts are reviewed against theories Completed |
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Findings are reported and documented according to required practice and agency policy Completed |
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Evidence is secured for subsequent action Completed |
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Investigation report is completed and forwarded to appropriate authorities/stakeholders Completed |
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