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AC3 Contribute to non-intrusive investigations

AC3.3 Analyse and present investigation data

Performance Required

This will involve:

1. checking and verifying investigation data for accuracy and integrity
2. processing investigation data accurately and presenting it in a format that will assist in making a balanced interpretation

Occupational Context

1. Investigation data:
   • visual
   • approximate measured
   • detailed measurement of all specified features
   • graphic / photographic
   • instrumental
2. Data outputs:
   • measurement data
   • visual records

Knowledge Requirements

You need to know and understand how to:

• Apply valid methods to verify investigation data
• Process, format and present investigation data suitable for end use

You need to know about:

• Types of investigation data
• Types of data analysis
• Data presentation formats

Required Skills

You should demonstrate:

• How to present investigation data, data analysis

Evidence Required

You should provide evidence that you can prepare records and schedules

The candidate should be questioned, based upon the documentation provided, to explore the following

• investigation data selected, collated, checked and verified
• investigation data processed and presented

Evidence Rules

• The candidate should have been involved in at least 2 substantive projects.

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