Forensic Science Level 3

Vocational qualification

Online

£ 325 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    90h

  • Duration

    6 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Forensic scientists use principles of biology, chemistry and maths, and a range of techniques, to obtain and analyse evidence from a variety of sources - including blood and other body fluids, hairs, textile fibres, glass fragments and tyre marks.
As a forensic scientist, your main role would be to look for evidence to link a suspect with a crime scene. However, your duties could vary depending on your specialism.
This course could be your springboard to a better you. If you have an enquiring mind, a passion for science, a fascination with solving puzzles, with collecting all the minute details to find an answer, and keep a keen eye on developments in the scientific world? Then this is the ideal solution.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

On this course you will:

Learn about the principles and practicalities of working in a scientific setting
Be provided with the opportunity to understand better the workings of the criminal mind
Learn how crime scenes are investigated
Learn procedures followed and collect and analyse evidence from a crime scene.

Forensic science is the scientific method of gathering and examining information about the past which is then used in a court of law. This course will cover the key knowledge and skills required by students interested in pursuing a career within this fascinating and gripping topic area, which also includes aspects of science, law and psychology.
If you enjoy science and want to help solve crimes, this job could be perfect for you.

You don't need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details all of the units you have completed as part of your course).

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Physical Techniques
  • Forensic analysis
  • Oral Skills
  • Biological
  • CHEMICAL
  • Presenting findings
  • Computing skills
  • Documents analysis
  • Drug analysis
  • Ballistics analysis
  • Explosives analysis
  • Arson analysis
  • Physical impression
  • Bloodstain pattern analysis
  • Body fluid analysis
  • DNA analysis

Course programme

Unit 1 Introduction to forensic science What is forensic science?
  • Scientific disciplines
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Computing
Unit 2 Crime scene investigations
  • The role of the forensic science services
  • Health and Safety
  • Crime scene preservation
  • Documentation of the scene and its evidence
  • Recognition and recovery of physical evidence
  • Transportation and storage and of evidence
  • Chain of custody
Unit 3 Investigating computer based electronic evidence
  • Gathering digital forensic evidence
  • Common types of storage devices
  • Recovering and packaging of digital evidence
  • Transporting digital evidence
  • Written records
  • Principles of gathering digital forensic evidence
Unit 4 Crime scene equipment
  • General equipment
  • Optional equipment
  • Specialised equipment
Unit 5 Analysis of crime scene evidence
  • Inspect and prepare submitted items
  • A range of chemical, biological and physical techniques applied to forensic analysis.
  • DNA analysis
  • Body fluid analysis
  • Bloodstain pattern analysis
  • Fingerprint analysis
  • Physical impression and imprints analysis
  • Trace evidence analysis
  • Arson analysis
  • Explosives analysis
  • Ballistics analysis
  • Drug analysis
  • Documents analysis
  • Digital equipment analysis
  • Interpreting results
Unit 6 Presentation of evidence
  • Presenting findings
  • Written and oral skills
  • Computing skills
Assessment

Each unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.

Forensic Science Level 3

£ 325 VAT inc.