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Certificate IV in Forensic Investigation (Crime Scene)

Certificate IV in Forensic Investigation (Crime Scene)

Accredited course
National Code:
10573SA
State Code:
4856
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
717
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)
Accredited Date
01/07/1997
Expiry Date
31/12/2003
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course will enable learners to:

Perform effectively the duties of forensic investigation of in the field of Crime Scene Investigation.

Act in accordance with the procedures laid down by the relevant Police Physical
Evidence Procedures manuals and other quality assurance measures.

Apply appropriate methodology to analysis and interpretation of evidence from crime scenes.

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and expertise relating to the searching, recording, preservation and collection of physical evidence, and skills in analysing the
significance of gathered evidence.

Communicate effectively with scientific or other experts.

Present forensic evidence concisely and accurately to any court of law or judicial
inquiry in a competent and professional manner.

Identify the need for expertise assistance and specify the physical evidence
requirements and the capabilities and limitations of further expert testing techniques.

Apply suitable strategies to deal with management issues which impact on the
processing of physical evidence as it relates to the investigation of crimes and
other incidents.

Demonstrate an ability to undertake physical comparisons including shoemark
and toolmark comparisons.

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and expertise in the identification of vehicles .

Apply appropriate methodology to the analysis and interpretation fingerprint
evidence from the crime scenes/items.

Demonstrate the skills to search for, record, preserve and collect inked and latent
fingerprint marks.

Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
62602 ABD200 Basic Photography 50 Module
62603 ABD201 Court Presentation of Evidence 70 Module
62611 ABD222 Crime Scene Investigation 70 Module
62607 ABD223 Crime Scene Management 50 Module
62608 ABD224 Fingerprint Science 70 Module
62604 ABD203 Forensic Photography 50 Module
62609 ABD229 Forensic Science 70 Module
62618 GDAT OHSW Generic Fundamentals B 20 Module
62605 ABD206 Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation 30 Module
62606 ABD207 Introduction to Forensic Investigation 40 Module
62610 ABD231 Physical Comparisons 40 Module
65008 NCS015 Presenting Reports 17 Module
2. ELECTIVES

Learners to select two modules from the below Group(s).

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
62612 ABD220 Bloodstain Evidence 50 Module
62613 ABD226 Footwear and Tyremark Evidence 60 Module
62614 ABD232 Post Blast Examination 80 Module
62615 ABD234 Restoration Techniques 40 Module
62616 ABD236 Toolmark Examination 60 Module
62617 ABD237 Vehicle Identification 40 Module
3.

The following modules have been identified by the WA Police Service as being additional electives to be considered by serving WA Police Officers.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
27158 BL507 Fire Examination I 54 Module
27159 BL510 Fire Examination II 58 Module
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VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES

1. Training providers delivering this program are directed to the original
accreditation documents (Parts
A, B and C) for the rules associated with the selection of streams and
elective modules.

2. This course is the copyright of the Department for Employment Training
and Further Education
(SA); the modules contained within it are the property of ACTRAC
Products Ltd. Training providers
who wish to deliver this program must obtain written approval from the
Records Officer, Vocational
Education & Training Division, Department for Employment Training and
Further Education GPO Box
2352, Adelaide SA 5001, and be registered by their State accrediting
body.

3. The proponent for this course is Department for Employment Training and
Further Education (SA).
The course is accredited from 21/05/1998 to 30/06/2002 and has been
placed on the NTIS as code 10573.

4. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager,
Training Products
Information Service (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training (9235
6322) or from the Director,
Academic Services, North Metropolitan College of TAFE. Ph (08) 9233
1000.

5. Two additional electives have been added to Group 3 at the request of the WA Police Service on 24/7/2002.
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