Crime Scene Investigation Level 3

3.5
1 review
  • The assortment of courses was broad and the client backing was second to none, they were useful, close by and not pushy to offer the course which consoled me I was utilizing the right site. Would exceedingly prescribe anybody looking of online courses.
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Vocational qualification

Online

£ 24/month VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    90h

  • Duration

    6 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

If you’ve a strong moral compass and a keen eye for detail, Crime Scene Investigation may be for you. Our qualification guides aspiring Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) through the methods used to accurately record and recover evidence at crime scenes. You’ll also gain an understanding of the development and context within which a CSI must operate effectively as integral members of investigative teams.

Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) are crucial support units to Police and other law enforcement agencies. They essentially scrutinise crime scenes, finding clues, taking photographs and collecting key evidence. This evidence will then be sent for analysis to convict criminals. CSI will stand by their evidence and will often testify in a court of law.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

On our Crime Scene Investigator Level 3, you will:
Learn about the history of Crime Scene Investigation in the UK
Discover the best approach to crime scenes
Gain insight into a range of different types of evidence
Become accustomed to investigating major incidents
Recognise leadership and management in crime scene investigation
Understand varying security and health and safety issues at crime scenes
Familiarise yourself with UK criminal law courts
Also learn so much more when you enrol

An ideal course for anyone serious about a career in crime scene investigation or forensics. If you’re intending to work with the Police, this course works well with Science A-Levels in Biology or Chemistry. Also, a little photography (a key CSI duty) experience goes a long way, too! The average salary for a Crime Scene Investigator in the UK is £34,000. However, if you go on to further education, and perhaps work your way up to a forensic scientist, you could be learning, earning and getting involved a lot more.

NCFE is one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK. Over 340,000 thousand students were awarded certification by NCFE last year through over 2,000 colleges and training providers nationally. With a heritage stretching back over 150 years.

Our CSI qualification quickly debunks myths and media representations. We also get down to the nitty-gritty of crime scenes – there’s none of that TV drama here. Crime Scene Investigation is different in real life and is every bit as exciting and, of course, important. You’ll discover why CSI are important, from their ability to quickly grasp the extent of a crime scene, use their initiative to secure sites, and conduct initial walk-throughs. In addition, you’ll also uncover how to document a breadth of evidence in various ways.

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Reviews

3.5
  • The assortment of courses was broad and the client backing was second to none, they were useful, close by and not pushy to offer the course which consoled me I was utilizing the right site. Would exceedingly prescribe anybody looking of online courses.
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Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Anonymous

3.5
11/07/2016
What I would highlight: The assortment of courses was broad and the client backing was second to none, they were useful, close by and not pushy to offer the course which consoled me I was utilizing the right site. Would exceedingly prescribe anybody looking of online courses.
What could be improved: Nothing bad.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2017

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 8 years

Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Law
  • Team Training
  • Criminal law
  • Criminal Profiling
  • Criminal Psychology
  • Criminal investigations
  • Crime scene
  • Investigation
  • Investigating
  • Investigative Skills
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Crime
  • Crime Prevention
  • Crime sociology
  • Law Making
  • Organisational roles
  • Organisational Structures
  • Forensic analysis
  • Forensic evidence

Teachers and trainers (1)

Oxbridge Home Learning Oxbridge Home Learning

Oxbridge Home Learning Oxbridge Home Learning

Tutor

Course programme

SECTION 1

History of Crime Scene Investigation in the UK and How to Approach Crime Scenes

Discover the origins of crime scene investigation. You’ll look at investigation procedures and what CSI should do when arriving at a crime scene. You’ll learn about where to record information gathered from injured parties, which charitable organisation provides assistance to victims, and when crime scene reports should be completed. You’ll also ascertain what goes on the bottom of every statement you write, what should be attached to forensic evidence collected from scenes, and what is meant by ‘hearsay evidence’ and ‘quartering a room’. Finally, you’ll identify what must be disclose by the prosecution and defence, types of computerised evidence management systems, equipment of CSI, and when an audit trail should begin when using a digital camera.
SECTION 2

Trace Evidence

Gain a broad understanding into various types of trace evidence, such as fibres, glass, hairs, paint and soil. You’ll look at factors that affect how such evidence is recovered from a crime scene. You’ll also examine impressions or marks left at the scene of a crime from footwear, instruments (e.g. a crowbar), gloves and tyres. You’ll also learn about the history of DNA, and what it takes to recover DNA samples (e.g. saliva) from crime scenes. This unit will also boost your knowledge of fingerprints, from detecting them at scenes, to their individual characteristics, and their use to identify suspects. There will also be case studies to aid your progress.
SECTION 3

Investigating a Fire Scene, Firearms and Major Incidents

Acquire knowledge of fire scene investigations, the role of agencies involved, why a CSI might suspect arson, and how to recover samples from the scene itself. You’ll look at firearms and explosives, as well as the recovery of discharge residue. There will also be a case study for you to work through to support your learning.
SECTION 4

Leadership and Management in Crime Scene Investigation Including Health and Safety at Crime Scenes

Identify background knowledge to the forensic examination of a crime scene. You’ll look at types of cordon put in place at scenes, what members make up a crime investigation team, as well as learn some key initialism, such as CSM. You’ll also explore organisations that provide advice during major investigations, how and why crime scene managers conduct team evaluations, and understand the principle of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in relation to the management of a crime scene team.
SECTION 5

Other Sources of Evidence

Recognise which four groups biological weapons are divided into. You’ll be able to explain what CBRN stand for, as well as how CSI should package hardware, software and devices in cyber investigations. You’ll finally determine types of evidence to indicate drug use, and what items a you should consider removing as evidence from a scene of sudden infant death.
SECTION 6

UK Criminal Law Courts

In the final unit, you’ll gain an overview of the role and structure of the Criminal Law Courts in England and Wales. You’ll understand the function and structure of various courts, including the Crown, Magistrates, Youth and Coroner’s Courts. Finally, you’ll learn about the role of the Crown Prosecution Service.

Crime Scene Investigation Level 3

£ 24/month VAT inc.