Certificate IV in Digital Forensics

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor the implementation of operational plans to support efficient and effective workplace practices and organisational productivity and profitability.

The unit applies to individuals who manage the work of others and operate within the parameters of a broader strategic and/or business plans.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to capture forensic digital photographic or videographic images for forensic purposes during a digital forensic investigation. It includes the selection of appropriate equipment and software and the capture of specific images required by the investigator. In the context of this unit, devices are those that can capture digital imagery to a forensic standard.

This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of digital information.

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 relating to work health and safety (WHS) and the capture of photographic and videographic images.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks in a broad range of contexts. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile and submit documentation relating to digital forensic investigation.

This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of digital information.

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 relating to work health and safety (WHS) and the completion and submission of documentation relating to digital forensic investigations.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks in a range of contexts. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather and collate information and obvious and accessible digital evidence from the scene of an incident and identify potential witnesses. It includes maintaining the chain of evidential record.

This unit applies to those working in gathering and analysis of digital information.

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 relating to work health and safety (WHS), recording details of witnesses, and the search and seizure of digital evidence.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather and analyse digital information to support digital forensic investigations. It includes identifying, collecting, analysing, presenting and maintaining information; compiling notes and statements of evidence; and removing portable digital storage from machines. It also covers the use of initial screening technology.

This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of digital information.

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 relating to work health and safety (WHS) and the gathering and analysis of digital information.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to give evidence as a digital forensics’ expert witness in legal proceedings. The unit includes preparation for proceedings, presenting evidence and following up on outcomes of proceedings. Proceedings may be to criminal, coronial, civil or military courts.

This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of digital information.

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 relating to work health and safety (WHS) and the search and seizure of digital evidence.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, with minimal supervision, while performing complex tasks, including making complex judgements. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect, test and maintain digital forensic equipment.

This unit applies to those working in the gathering and analysis of digital information.

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.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to encourage colleagues in the workplace to comply with legislation.

This unit applies to those working in generalist or specialist work roles where they need to identify, understand and comply with the legislative environment within which they work. Those undertaking this unit may work independently with some supervisory responsibilities while performing complex tasks in familiar contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.