Coordinate DVI Post Mortem Activities DVI007A
Unit Curriculum
Coordinate
Disaster Victim Identification
Post Mortem Activities
DVI007A
Curriculum Document
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Coordinate DVI Post Mortem Activities DVI007A
Unit Curriculum
PART A
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Unit Name
Co-ordinate Disaster Victim Identification Post Mortem Activities
Purpose of the Unit
To equip participants with the knowledge and skills to coordinate a
DVI Post Mortem activities in accordance with Australasian
Disaster Victim Identification Standards and jurisdictional
requirements.
Level and Certification Certificate of Completion or Jurisdictional Qualification
Competency Standards
Unit Code
DVI007A
Co-ordinate Disaster Victim Identification Post Mortem Activities
Learning Outcomes
1 Define the structure and purpose of Disaster Victim Identification
and identify the role of the Disaster Victim Identification
Coordinator during the Post Mortem phase
Identify, assess and demonstrate an understanding of what is
2
required to manage Post Mortem operations
Identify strategies to effectively communicate with key
3
stakeholders
Develop a Disaster Victim Identification Post Mortem response
4
plan
Pre-requisite units:
Entry Requirements
DVI003A Conduct DVI Scene Activities
DVI006A Conduct DVI Post Mortem Activities
DVI008A Conduct DVI Ante Mortem Activities
DVI010A Conduct DVI Reconciliation Activities
Co-requisite units:
DVI002A Manage occupational health, safety and welfare
in a DVI response
Program Structure
The program is an elective of the Disaster Victim Identification
Coordinator competencies.
The program provides participants with knowledge and skills
required to manage and coordinate Phase 2 (Post Mortem) of a
Disaster Victim Identification response.
It covers the coordination of the various steps involved in the
examining and recording of human remains, evidence and property.
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Content
Operational Standards
DVI Post Mortem
Management
Communication
Completion
Requirements
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Interpol DVI Guide
Australasian DVI Standards Manual
Jurisdictional legislation and procedures
PANSMOU and other jurisdictional agreements
Command structure
Management
Challenges
Security
Standard Tactical Plans
Logistical Considerations
Logistical Plans
Human Resource Considerations
Team composition
Mortuary protocols and operational flow
Labelling and numbering
Recording
Packaging and preserving
Storage
Continuity (of evidence)
Quality Assurance
Command and control
Multi Agency operations
Communication types
Communication modes
Communication barriers
Benefits of good communication
Attendance at all sessions and successful completion of all
assessment activities.
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Exit Points
Nil
Duration
3 days (24 hours)
Minimum/Maximum
student numbers
Minimum = 6 Maximum = 20
Assessment
Requirements
To be considered competent in DVI007A - Coordinate DVI Post
Mortem Activities, the participant must demonstrate competence in
the following assessment activities:
(This will depend on jurisdictional training requirements)
1. Define the structure and purpose of Disaster Victim
Identification and identify the role of the Disaster Victim
Identification Coordinator
2. Critically analyse your jurisdictions ability to manage the
Post Mortem phase of an incident
3. Produce a Disaster Victim Identification Post Mortem
response plan
Assessment Event Name
Assessment Event
Number
Recognition of
Learning (RPL)
Resources
1.
DVI Structure and Coordinator role
2.
DVI Post Mortem Analysis
DVI Post Mortem Response Plan
3.
Prior RPL may be granted to those who meet the requirements of the
competencies or learning outcomes of this curriculum. Applications
for RPL are to be submitted in accordance with guidelines.
Facilities:
Equipment:
Classroom, syndicate rooms
Computer
Printer
Multimedia (data) projector
Video/DVD player
Syndicate
materials:
Paper
Blue tack
Markers
Videos of DVI mortuaries
Instructors
and Assessors:
Experienced DVI personnel
(jurisdictionally qualified)
Guest speakers:
DVI Commander
Forensic Pathologist
Forensic Odontologist
Relevant Specialists (eg mortuary manager,
OH&S rep, ATSB, welfare)
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PART B
LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT PLAN
Assessment Plan
The Assessment Events (summative) and the corresponding Competency/Learning
Outcome covered are as follows:
Assessment Event
1. DVI Structure
and
Coordinator
role
2. DVI Post
Mortem
Analysis
3. DVI Post
Mortem
Response Plan
Assessment
Tool Id
Competency or
Learning Outcome
assessed
LO 1
LO 2
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Element/s or Enabling
Objectives assessed
ALL
LO 2
LO 3
LO 4
LO 3
LO 4
ALL
ALL
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Learning Unit Plan (What does each Module/Learning Unit cover)
The Learning Units and their relationship to the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Events are as follows:
Learning Unit
Learning Outcomes
Enabling Objectives
Assessment Event/s
Operational
Standards
1. Define the structure and
purpose of Disaster
Victim Identification
and identify the role of
the Disaster Victim
Identification
Coordinator during the
Post Mortem phase
2. Identify, assess and
demonstrate an
understanding of what is
required to manage Post
Mortem operations
3. Identify strategies to
effectively communicate
with key stakeholders
DVI Structure and
Coordinator role
DVI Post Mortem
Management
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Identify relevant Australasian DVI
Standards Manual for DVI Post
Mortem coordination.
Explain the command and control
structure for the Post Mortem
Phase.
Explain and fulfil jurisdictional
reporting requirements.
Explain the command and control
structure for the Post Mortem
Phase.
Apply Occupational Health, Safety
and Welfare principles.
Identify the factors that affect size
and scope of the Post Mortem
Phase and make relevant
adjustments to plans and
management strategies.
Identify logistical and human
resource requirements at the Post
Mortem Phase and develop
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DVI Post Mortem
Analysis
Competency/Element/s
assessed
1.1; 1.2
1.3; 1.4; 2.4; 3.1
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Learning Unit
Learning Outcomes
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Enabling Objectives
Communications
3. Identify strategies to
effectively communicate
with key stakeholders
4. Develop a Disaster
Victim Identification
Post Mortem response
plan
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strategies to manage these
resources.
Develop and incorporate a
logistics plan into the management
of the Post Mortem Phase.
Manage the recording and
examination of the human remains
and property during the Post
Mortem Phase.
Identify documentation required
for reporting during the Post
Mortem operations
Consider and/or initiate and
maintain working relationships
with other relevant agencies
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Assessment Event/s
Competency/Element/s
assessed
DVI Post Mortem
Response Plan
2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 3.1; 3.2;
3.3; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4
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Competency Assessment Evidence Plan
Units of Competency achieved in this Program were assessed using evidence from the
following sources:
Unit: Coordinate Disaster Victim Identification Post Mortem Activities
Elements and
Performance criteria
Element 1
1.1
1.2
Element 2
Element 3
Examination/
Assignment
Case Studies/ Scenarios
X
X
1.3
1.4
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
Team Projects
3.3
Element 4
4.1
4.2
X
X
4.3
4.4
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X
X
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