Science & Environment

Complete all 6 subjects

• POLFOR023   Maintain a safe forensic working environment

  • CIT Code:	FOSC137
    Cost:	Full fee $270.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills required to maintain a safe working environment while working in a forensic role. This includes the assessment of situational risks and hazards, the safe use of equipment and consumables, and the development of risk mitigation strategies. It may be applied in the field at incident/crime scenes or in a laboratory. This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in forensic examination. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this role would work independently while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts. while performing a range of complex tasks.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• POLFOR024   Detect, record and collect forensic evidence

  • CIT Code:	FOSC133
    Cost:	Full fee $730.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills required to detect, record and collect forensic evidence in order to maximise the potential evidentiary value of exhibits. This may be applied in the field at incident/crime scenes or in a laboratory. This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in forensic examination. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this role would work autonomously while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing a range of complex tasks.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• POLFOR025   Process forensic evidence

  • CIT Code:	FOSC134
    Cost:	Full fee $730.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills required to conduct and facilitate the analysis of forensic evidence. This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in forensic examination. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this role would work autonomously while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing a range of complex tasks.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• POLFOR017   Contribute to and comply with quality systems

  • CIT Code:	FOSC132
    Cost:	Full fee $450.00
    Description:	This unit is a restricted Police unit of competency. Content of restricted Police units of competency is not published on the National Register. Public access to these units of competency has the potential to compromise Police operations. Content of these units is maintained separately and is only available to persons authorised by the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA), visit their website available in the links.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• POLFOR026   Prepare and present forensic evidence

  • CIT Code:	FOSC412
    Cost:	Full fee $790.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills required to prepare and present evidence, statements and submissions in order to contribute to forensic investigations. This includes the stages of planning, presenting and reviewing evidence. This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in forensic investigation. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this role would work autonomously while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing a range of routine tasks.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• POLFOR027   Assess and control incident/crime scene

  • CIT Code:	FOSC413
    Cost:	Full fee $730.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills required to assess and control incident/crime scenes, including identifying resource requirements and preliminary scene examination. This unit applies to those working as police staff involved in forensic examination. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to work health and safety (WHS). Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously while remaining responsible for reporting to senior staff. They would demonstrate adaptability across a broad range of contexts while performing a range of complex tasks.
    Prerequisites:	Nil