Qualification Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to forensic science and its vital role in solving crimes. Students will learn the fundamental processes of securing and managing crime scenes, ensuring the proper preservation of evidence. The curriculum also covers biological evidence, emphasizing its importance in identifying individuals connected to criminal activities, and introduces the concept of toxicology, focusing on substances commonly involved in crimes.

The course further explores the field of digital forensics, highlighting the types of digital evidence and their collection for investigations. By combining foundational knowledge with practical insights, students will develop a clear understanding of forensic science and its applications in modern criminal investigations.

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Units

Learning Outcomes

• Understand what forensic science is and how it’s used in investigations.
• Learn about different types of forensic evidence.
• Explore basic techniques used in forensic labs.
• Understand how to secure a crime scene.
• Learn methods for documenting a crime scene.
• Understand the basics of evidence collection.
• Identify types of biological evidence.
• Learn what DNA is and why it’s useful.
• Understand simple tests for biological evidence.
• Understand the basics of toxicology.
• Identify common toxins and their effects.
• Learn simple testing methods for toxins.
• Understand what digital forensics is.
• Learn about types of digital evidence.
• Explore basic techniques for collecting digital evidence.

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Entry Requirements

• Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 2 and/or;
• Learners who have work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business management.