Section B: Course Information 9. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation Standard 13 AQTF Standards for Accredited Courses The Curriculum Maintenance Manager (CMM), Business Industries is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the Certificate IV in Forensic Investigation. The 22227VIC Certificate IV in Forensic Investigation will be reviewed at mid-point of accreditation period. Evaluations will involve consultation with: – course participants – insurance, local government and private investigation sector representatives – teaching staff – assessors Any significant changes to the course resulting from course monitoring and evaluation procedures will be reported to the VRQA through a formal amendment process.
Section B: Course Information Appendices Appendix 1: Course content developed by the Steering Committee 1.3 Skills and knowledge mapping The following table shows the mapping of the key skills and knowledge areas of forensic investigation, identified by the Steering Committee and stakeholders, and supported by labour market research, against nationally endorsed Training Packages and accredited qualifications. Where identified skills and knowledge areas are not covered by existing Training Package and Accredited qualifications, new units of competency have been developed. Table 1.3: Required skills and knowledge mapping to course content Knowledge and areas Mapped to endorsed/accredited units Mapped to new unit Incident investigation PUAFOR007B Assess, control and examine incident scenes PUALAW001B Protect and preserve incident scene CPPSEC3027A Develop investigative plan VU21091: Apply basic scientific principles within an incident scene investigation Evidence collection PUAPOLFC003B Detect, record and collect physical evidence VU21091: Apply basic scientific principles within an incident scene investigation Evidence analysis and evaluation PMLTEST308A Perform microscopic examination MSL924001A Process and interpret data BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information VU21091: Apply basic scientific principles within an incident scene investigation Fraud and non- compliance PSPFRAU401B Monitor data for indicators of fraud PSPREG404C Investigate non- compliance Research and Information management ICAICT203A Operate application software packages ICAICT308A Use advanced features of computer Applications PUACOM003B Manage information CPPSEC3028A Compile investigative report VU21091: basic scientific principles within an incident scene investigation
Appendix 3: Employability skills summary Section B: Course Information Appendices Problem solving that contributes to productive outcomes • finding, analysing and interpreting data to reach a conclusion • evaluating and challenging ideas for effective solutions • sourcing relevant specialists to provide assistance where required • identifying potential physical, chemical and biological hazards and employing risk management strategies • assessing the circumstances surrounding the collection and preservation of the evidence to determine any potential contamination of the exhibit • analysing relevant workplace data in to identify hazards to and monitor risks • maintaining monitoring, analysis and data evaluation systems Initiative and enterprise that contribute to innovative outcomes • applying learning about support processes, procedures and continuous improvement • designing reports and documents to effectively present information within forensic investigation contexts • identifying and acting upon learning and support opportunities for effective investigation processes and procedures • identifying and accessing required resources in accordance with organisation’s policy and procedures • preserving continuity of evidence • assessing information about the case • evaluating the relevance, reliability and authority of information and research Planning and organising that contribute to long and short-term strategic planning • organising tasks, resources, equipment and time lines • moving exhibits for examination, according to organisational procedures, to ensure continuity, security and integrity • organising and confirming arrangements, roles and involvement in proceedings • presenting and checking physical evidence for examination to ensure the integrity of the exhibit has not been compromised • storing physical evidence, according to organisational guidelines, to ensure its continuity, integrity and security • accessing and systematically searching electronic databases
VU21091 Apply basic scientific principles within an incident scene investigation Incident scene may include: • natural disaster • structural fire • vehicle fire • wild fire • crime scene • industrial/ mining accidents and incidents • accident/incident involving death or injury to person or damage to property Incident scene may be: • indoor or outdoor • in a or urban environment Incident scene may be affected by: • weather conditions and require additional resources to protect and preserve incident scene • people on the scene Biological contamination may include: • contact trace material (CTM) • fingerprints • hairs • body and physiological fluids Biological material may include: • vomit • saliva • urine • blood Chemical material may refer to: • • liquids Specialist may include: • qualified experts, such as: o forensic scientist o fraud detection specialist o forensic accountant o fingerprinting specialist o OHS specialist o environment protection specialist Hazards and risk (due to biological/chemical contaminates at an incident scene) may refer to: • hazards associated with viruses and bacteria • biological material on sharp objects • inhalation of vapours or gases
VU21091 Apply basic scientific principles within an incident scene investigation Managed (hazards and risk) may refer to: • handling • storage • transportation • collection Control reference samples may include: • control samples which represent background contaminants • samples collected from a known source (such as elimination fingerprints, hairs from the victim and suspect) Basic principles of physics may include: • application of source theory • absorption • phosphorescence • luminescence • refraction • reflection • wave lengths (spectrum) • fluorescence • temperature of light • application of filters • magnification and lens theory • laws of physics • effects related to Newton’s law, including: o motion o gravity o force-including magnetism • force energy, including kinetic and thermal • trajectory determination and friction • relevant principles of electricity • current • resistance • conductivity • voltage • electrical safety
VU21091 Apply basic scientific principles within an incident scene investigation Relevant people may include: • client • law enforcement personnel • Insurance company case manager • insurance claimant • management • colleagues • experts, such as: o forensic examiners o scientists o technologist o OHS representatives • planners • advisors • consultants • regulators Fundamentals of mathematics may to: • branches of mathematics, including: o algebra o geometry, such as the calculation of angles o complex calculations, such as the calculation of ratios Incident scene measurements may include: • floor plans • objects • heights • length • • volume Conclusions may be: • insurance based on analysis of evidence and data • prosecution hypothesis based on analysis of evidence and data • defence hypothesis based on analysis of evidence and data Handled may refer to: • collecting • storing • transporting • disposing • preserving