Forensic Science Diploma Level 4
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Forensic Science Diploma Level 4
This Level 4 Forensic Science Diploma comprises of twenty modules.
Module 1: The Crime Scene
This introductory module focuses specifically on the crime scene and will provide you with an understanding of the importance of time, care and detail when evaluating a crime scene. Module 1 explores key concepts such as Locard’s Exchange Principle, the ‘Golden Hour’ and ‘Fast Track Action’ and covers the identification, preservation, collection, documentation and presentation of evidence.
Module 2: Evidence
Module 2 of the Level 4 Forensic Science Diploma looks at the legal categories of evidence in criminal investigation and identifies the difference between individua…
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Forensic Science Diploma Level 4
This Level 4 Forensic Science Diploma comprises of
twenty modules.
Module 1: The Crime Scene
This introductory module focuses specifically on the crime scene
and will provide you with an understanding of the importance of
time, care and detail when evaluating a crime scene. Module 1
explores key concepts such as Locard’s Exchange Principle, the
‘Golden Hour’ and ‘Fast Track Action’ and covers the
identification, preservation, collection, documentation and
presentation of evidence.
Module 2: Evidence
Module 2 of the Level 4 Forensic Science Diploma
looks at the legal categories of evidence in criminal investigation
and identifies the difference between individual and class
characteristics of evidence. This module then takes a more
detailed look into trace evidence including how trace evidence is
discovered, examined, collected, recovered, recorded, packaged and
labelled.
Module 3: Biological Evidence
Module 3 examines various examples of biological evidence and also
explores how and why biological evidence is collected. In
this module learners will investigate how biological evidence
connects victim and offender to the crime scene looking closely at
how blood spatter patterns can be used to reconstruct a crime
scene.
Module 4: Non Biological Trace Evidence
Module 4 takes a closer look at non-biological trace evidence
including how and why this is collected and how non-biological
trace evidence connects victim and offender to the crime
scene. This module also explores how impression and imprint
patterns can be used to reconstruct a crime scene.
Module 5: Fingerprint Evidence
This module investigates the uniqueness of fingerprints and their
value as evidence. In module 5 of the Forensic Science
Diploma Level 4 the student will discover how and why fingerprints
are recovered and will investigate different types and
characteristics of fingerprints found at the crime scene.
Module 6: Ballistics Evidence
In this module of the Forensic Science Level 4 Diploma we will
discover how and why Ballistics/Firearms Evidence, expended
ammunition and gunshot residue (GSR) are recovered at the crime
scene.
Module 7: Evidence of Arson
Module 7 examines the difference between arson and accidental
fires. This module looks at the fire triangle concept before
going on to investigate what evidence is collected to establish the
causes and origin of a fire, and the evidential value of
accelerants and how these are collected at the scene. The
difficulties and the continuing requirement of maintaining the
chain of evidence at the fire scene will also be examined.
Module 8: Evidence at the Explosive Scene
Module 8 explores the difference between an accidental explosion
and the triggering of a bomb and investigates how and why the bomb
scene is processed. In this module learners will discover how
explosives differ and why this is important in assisting the Bomb
Scene Investigator to determine what evidence to look for.
Module 8 also delves into what evidence the Bomb Scene Investigator
might collect and the particular difficulties presented at the bomb
scene.
Module 9: Forensic Pathology at the Crime
Scene
In module 9 of this Level 4 Forensic Science Diploma the role of
both the Coroner and Pathologist will be explored. The
student will investigate how and what evidence is collected at the
murder scene and how biological processes are used to estimate the
time of death.
Module 10: Forensic Pathology at the Mortuary
Module 10 of the Forensic Science Diploma examines how and why an
autopsy is carried out, investigating some of the many ways in
which death can occur and how the forensic pathologist recognises
them. In this module the learner will also look at how and
why an external and internal examination of a corpse is conducted
at the mortuary.
Module 11: Forensic Anthropology
In module 11 of the Forensic Science Level 4 Diploma the student will examine the role of the forensic anthropologist, investigate the anthropological determination of gender, investigate the anthropological determination of age, the anthropological determination of ethnicity and the anthropological determination of height weight and individual differences.
Module 12: Forensic Odontology
Module 12 examines the role of the Forensic Odontologist, how the characteristics of human dentition can be used to help identify human remains, how the characteristics of human dentition can be used to help establish the age of human remains and investigate how bite marks can establish connections between a suspect and the victim.
Module 13: Forensic Entomology
In module 13 the student will examine the role of the forensic entomologist, investigate arthropods and insects and their role in determining PMI, examine the actions of the forensic entomologist, crime scene investigator at the scene, investigate the life cycle of the blowfly, factors in its development and its importance in determining PMI and how the forensic entomologist maintains the chain of evidence.
Module 14: Forensic Botany
Module 14 examines the role of the forensic botanist,
investigates the sub discipline of palynology, anatomy and
dendrochronology, plant ecology and investigates limnology.
Module 15: Forensic Serology
In module 15 the student will examine the role of the forensic serologist, investigate blood typing, investigate the analysis of blood, semen, saliva other bodily fluids in the laboratory.
Module 16: DNA Typing (Fingerprinting)
Module 16 of the Forensic Science Level 4 Diploma covers DNA and its structure, DNA coding, DNA testing and profiling and the National DNA database and the legislation that supports it.
Module 17: Forensic Toxicology
In module 17 the student will investigate toxicology and the role of the forensic toxicologist, examine presumptive and confirmatory testing for drugs and poisons and revise chain of evidence maintenance in respect of toxicological samples.
Module 18: Forensic Firearms Investigation
Module 18 looks into the role of the firearms examiner, firearms identification, ammunition comparison, distance and angle of trajectory, identification of trace evidence and analysis of gunshot residue and serial number restoration.
Module 19: Questioned Documents
In module 19 the student will examine questioned documents and the role of the questioned document examiner, examine handwriting analysis, investigate the examination of typewriters and typewritten documents, word processors and printed documents and investigate the examination of forged documents, the examination of inks and papers and document verification.
Module 20: Forensic Vehicle Examination
Module 20 of the Forensic Science Level 4 Diploma covers the
investigate forensic vehicle examination and the forensic vehicle
examiner, the role of the forensic vehicle examiner in respect of
fatal road traffic accidents, motor vehicle paint chip analysis and
motor vehicle glass analysis.
Each module throughout the Forensic Science Diploma links the
content covered in each module to either the importance of
preserving the chain of custody or the chain of evidence at a crime
scene.
Please also take a look at our Level 3 Forensic Science Diploma for an alternative programme.
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