POLGEN044 — Conduct an initial investigation

1 Manage incident scene

• 1.1Assess situation to determine whether an investigation is required.
• 1.2Ensure scene and evidence is secured to facilitate investigation.
• 1.3Communicate resource requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• 1.4Determine witnesses and persons of interest to support the investigation.
• 1.5Identify details of the scene for recording purposes.

2 Gather information and evidence

• 2.1Identify information that may be relevant to the investigation.
• 2.2Obtain information in an ethical and professional manner to ensure the integrity of the investigation.
• 2.3Collect potential evidence for recording and investigation purposes.

3 Assess information and evidence

• 3.1Analyse information to determine its relevance to the investigation.
• 3.2Evaluate information and evidence to determine whether an offence has been committed.

4 Manage exhibits

• 4.1Handle exhibits to minimise contamination and maintain integrity.
• 4.2Adhere to continuity of evidence principles to preserve the evidentiary value of exhibits.
• 4.3Assess exhibits to determine whether further forensic analysis is required.
• 4.4Use evidentiary recording and collection equipment to manage and store exhibits.

5 Interview victims and witnesses

• 5.1Develop an initial interview plan to obtain information and support investigation.
• 5.2Assess welfare of victims/witness for referral purposes.
• 5.3Take statements from victims/witness for evidentiary purposes.
• 5.4Review statements with victims/witness to ensure details and chronology have been accurately recorded.
• 5.5Assess statements to identify potential avenues of further inquiry within the investigation.

6 Conduct an interview with persons of interest

• 6.1Manage interview process in accordance with custody requirements.
• 6.2Plan interview in accordance with investigative requirements.
• 6.3Explain the interview process to person of interest to provide an understanding of legal rights.
• 6.4Use investigative interviewing techniques to identify and collect relevant information.
• 6.5Assess interview to identify potential options for judicial processes and other avenues for investigation.

7 Complete searches

• 7.1Assess risk to protect safety of self, colleagues and public.
• 7.2Plan search according to legislative requirements and resource constraints.
• 7.3Conduct search of person, vehicle or place in a safe and lawful manner.

What does an assessment tool for POLGEN044 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for POLGEN044 needs to address all 49 unit components: 7 elements with 27 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for POLGEN044?

Auditori pulls the current release of POLGEN044 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for POLGEN044 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing POLGEN044 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of POLGEN044, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.