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THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTORY FORENSIC SCIENCE COURSE AVAILABLE IN U.K. OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Nationally Recognised Qualification in Forensics OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced) CPD Accredited (21 CPD points) Covers all 29 key forensic subjects including Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, DNA Profiling, Fingerprinting, Forensic Entomology, Serology and Pathology, Death, Ballistics and Firearms, Drugs & Toxicology, Forensic Photography, Casts & Impressions, Cranio-Facial Reconstruction, Forgery & Counterfeiting, Tools & Tool Marks Includes microscopy and Evidence Mounting Case Studies and Miscarriages of Justice Accompanying your theory training is a full day classroom Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) experience and practical sessions - multiple UK locations available (Crime Scene practical experience day can be completed before or after your theory training) IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains actual forensic scenes and therefore viewer discretion is advised. Minimum recommended age 18 (16 with parental consent) Basic understanding of English language required PART 1 - ONLINE THEORY: complete this part online (eLearning) at home or work and download a certificate of completion. This part of the course is modular and consists of 29 modules in total. Can be completed on multiple devices (such as mobile phone, kindle, tablet, laptop etc.) and you can stop / start the course modules at your convenience. Total study time approx. 6-8 hours. PART 2 - CLASSROOM: Learn key forensic skills with a series of practical sessions covering essential topics in forensic science, applicable to a crime scene (e.g. drug testing, fingerprinting and DNA extraction) Attend a classroom location for one full day and participate in our "Crime Scene Investigator" sessions. THEORY OR CLASSROOM CAN BE COMPLETED IN ANY ORDER LEARNING OUTCOMES Learning outcomes include, but not limited to: Recognising the role of forensic laboratories and the major disciplines within forensic science. Demonstrating proficiency in crime scene examination techniques. Understanding and applying the principles and applications of forensic pathology, anthropology, entomology, serology, and microscopy in criminal investigations. Applying techniques for analysing hair, pollen, soil, paint, glass, fingerprints, DNA, ballistic evidence, bloodstains, and impression evidence. Interpreting results from drug and toxicology analyses, handwriting analysis, and death investigation processes to draw conclusions in criminal cases. Identifying the duties and responsibilities of a forensic scientist as an expert witness, including the impact of forensic evidence on legal proceedings and potential miscarriages of justice. AFTER THE COURSE Use recognised forensic observational skills to examine and record a crime scene. Understand the application of DNA profiling in identifying or excluding a suspect. Appreciate the methods used to test for specific drugs. Competently use a microscope for routine investigations including analysis of soil, paint, glass, hair and tool marks. Understand the use of casts and impressions for footprint and tyre investigations. Recognise an arson scene of crime. View and analyse handwriting to recognise fraud and counterfeiting. Understand the stages of death and determination time of death, including the application of forensic entomology. Appreciate the processes involved in cranial-facial reconstruction. Understand how to apply forensic photography techniques under challenging conditions. To see the full itinerary for this course and see all topics covered, please click HERE

Learn the skills of a Crime Scene Investigator ... Explore the exciting world of the Forensic Investigator in this unforgettable interactive experience day. You will spend the day using real forensic methods and techniques to perform a range of established crime scene investigations. All investigations that you perform are "hands-on", giving you the opportunity to learn how these procedures work in real life. Your day will include: DRUG TESTING: Perform a drugs test! The suspect was carrying a small plastic bag of a white substance when arrested. He was known to police as a cocaine dealer. Was he carrying cocaine? Carry out chemical tests to establish if the white powder was cocaine? FINGERPRINTING: Learn how to lift and record fingerprints using the conventional dusting process to detect and preserve fingerprints. MICROSCOPY: Use a light microscope to forensically examine crime scene samples. Discover how to use different magnifying powers to optimise the results. FABRIC SAMPLE ANALYSIS: Compare samples collected at the crime scene and on the suspect to identify human hairs. SOIL ANALYSIS: Analyse soil samples collected from the crime scene and compare against soil recovered from the suspect's shoes. Identify which soil sample is common between both crime scene and suspect. Use chemical tests to confirm your results. TOOL MARK IDENTIFICATION: You have a known tool impression from the crime scene. Use forensic casting techniques to create clay impressions and compare with a range of tools recovered from the suspect's tool shed. Which tool did he use? BLOOD DETECTION: Blood-like stains were found at the crime scene. Before sending samples to the forensic lab we need to establish if they are blood samples. Use established forensic tests and procedures to identify blood spots and stains that may not be visible to the naked eye. DNA EXTRACTION: Perform an extraction procedure to extract DNA from samples provided. You will be able to see (and feel) actual DNA once you have completed the process! Awards a Certificate of Completion OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE U.K. Recommended minimum age:14 (16 or under must have parental consent) Booking our Forensic Science Course will include this experience day OR you can book it on its own! AFTER THE COURSE … Understand the breadth of career opportunities available to you in nearly 100 specific disciplines of forensic science, including: Forensic Art Forensic Photography Wildlife Forensics Forensic Statistics Entomology Cypercrime and Cyper-IT Forensic Meteorology DNA analysis Counterfeiting & Forgery Casts & Impressions incl. tyres & shoes and many more! Appreciate the difference in roles between Forensic Scientist posts and Crime Scene Investigator posts. Understand that there are many forensic posts in niche areas that may benefit from existing transferrable skills (such as IT). Apply qualifications and skills acquired to parallel fields such as teaching. For a more detailed overview please see our "Opportunities in Forensic Science" guide.