POLINV042 — Critically analyse crash incident evidence

1 Evaluate evidence

• 1.1Identify and collate evidence to facilitate analysis.
• 1.2Assess evidence to determine relevance to crash analysis.
• 1.3Examine evidence to determine quality and evidentiary value.
• 1.4Review investigation processes to ensure integrity of evidence.

2 Determine and apply analysis methodologies

• 2.1Evaluate crash incidents to identify and select analysis methodologies.
• 2.2Assess evidence using multiple analysis methodologies.
• 2.3Identify variables using derivatives of formulae and calculations.

3 Analyse crash incidents using analysis methodologies

• 3.1Calculate object, vehicle movement and speed using mathematics and physics.
• 3.2Analyse momentum and kinetic energy to establish interactions of objects and vehicles.
• 3.3Establish vehicle rollover thresholds, balance and loads to determine forces in crash incident.
• 3.4Undertake crush damage analysis to determine forces and impact speeds.
• 3.5Undertake digital data analysis to determine forces and impact speeds.
• 3.6Analyse object and vehicle movement using circular motion.
• 3.7Determine the direction of forces to reconstruct object and vehicle dynamics in crash incident.

4 Diagram a crash incident

• 4.1Illustrate vehicle movement and interactions using computer software or other methodologies.
• 4.2Use computer software or other methodologies to develop a diagram of a crash incident.
• 4.3Validate measurements to confirm accuracy of diagram.
• 4.4Represent a crash incident graphically using vectors.

What does an assessment tool for POLINV042 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for POLINV042 needs to address all 57 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 29 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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