Forensic Investigation Procedures

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand procedures used to preserve, collect and record forensic evidence from a simulated crime scene.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the procedures used to preserve, collect and record forensic evidence.

  • 1.2.

    Justify the choice of procedures used to preserve, collect and record forensic evidence.

2. — Know analytical techniques to examine forensic evidence collected from a simulated crime scene.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.2.

    Perform appropriate analytical techniques to examine biological, chemical and physical forensic evidence.

3. — Be able to draw conclusions and report on the results of the analysis of forensic evidence.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Produce a correctly structured forensic expert witness statement/report, showing clear scientific reasoning to draw valid conclusions.