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Collate and review crash investigation evidence

Collate and review crash investigation evidence

Unit of competency
National Code
POLINV035
State Code
OFH56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/09/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2025
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
09/10/2025
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collate and review evidence in a road crash investigation environment. It includes coordinating resources, examining the crash incident and managing the evidence collection process. This unit applies to those working as police officers with responsibilities for investigating crash incidents beyond initial attendance and developing findings. 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 demonstrate strong autonomy, make independent decisions and accessing support from a broad range of services. They would be responsible for investigating crash incidents, providing guidance and assistance, and displaying leadership as part of routine crash investigation duties. They would perform complex tasks within a broad range of contexts.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct initial assessment
  • 1.1 Conduct initial assessment of crash incident to formulate a plan for evidence collection.
  • 1.2 Assess incident to identify risks and hazards.
  • 1.3 Evaluate incident to identify potential sources of evidence.
  • 1.4 Communicate with stakeholders to control and secure crash incident scene.
  • 1.5 Manage crash incident scene in accordance with jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures.
2 Formulate plan for evidence collection
  • 2.1 Formulate a plan based on initial assessment.
  • 2.2 Determine and select required evidence gathering resources.
  • 2.3 Adapt evidence gathering plan and resources as further assessment of crash incident is undertaken.
3 Examine crash incident
  • 3.1 Contain and isolate crash incident scene to minimise contamination as outlined in jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures.
  • 3.2 Undertake crash incident investigation activities in accordance with WHS policies and procedures.
  • 3.3 Identify potential sources of crash evidence for investigation purposes.
  • 3.4 Identify potential sources of contamination of crash evidence to mitigate their effects.
  • 3.5 Consult with stakeholders to minimise road closures and control access to the crash incident scene.
4 Manage evidence collection
  • 4.1 Mark and measure crash incident scene for evidence recording purposes.
  • 4.2 Record and photograph crash incident evidence for investigation purposes.
  • 4.3 Manage evidence and secure exhibits in accordance with jurisdictional legislation, policies and procedures.
  • 4.4 Manage the inspection of vehicle’s mechanical condition to recognise potential defects or malfunctions.
  • 4.5 Conduct driver and witness interviews to determine potential causal factors.
  • 4.6 Obtain and assess medical records to establish evidence of injury.
  • 4.7 Assess available evidence to determine potential driver impairment.
  • 4.8 Record evidence in jurisdictional information management systems.
5 Review evidence
  • 5.1 Assess collated evidence to identify potential evidence gaps.
  • 5.2 Interpret evidence to prioritise and plan avenues of inquiry.
  • 5.3 Evaluate the quality of collated crash evidence to determine its evidentiary value.
  • 5.4 Evaluate evidence to establish the need to refer for specialist review and support.
  • 5.5 Prepare a summary of investigation evidence in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
6 Assess crash incident using the Safe System approach
  • 6.1 Demonstrate understanding of the Safe System approach.
  • 6.2 Evaluate and assess crash incident in line with the Safe System approach.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS02 POLINV020 Collate and review crash investigation evidence Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BPC1 POL50125 Diploma of Crash Investigation Qualification