Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Forensic Investigation

Diploma of Forensic Investigation

Qualification
National Code:
POL54115
State Code:
AWT1
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0911 - Justice And Law Enforcement
Original TGA Release Date
19/10/2015
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/10/2015 Current Approved
Description

The public safety industry operates through discrete sectors. Policing qualifications have been developed to set agreed minimum standards for police personnel that should be contextualised within the specifics of each police jurisdiction/agency/organisation's policies and procedures.

This qualification allows for the attainment of general skills in forensic investigation. The qualification covers skills that allow police staff to employ specialised knowledge and skilled practice in forensic investigation within a police environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Six (6) units of competency are required for this qualification.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J217 PUA50312 Diploma of Public Safety (Forensic Investigation) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BJJ3 POL54124 Diploma of Forensic Investigation Qualification
General Notes
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information