Forensic Laboratory Officer Learning Programme (FLO) - Crime Scene Skills

Who Should Attend?


Technician Practitioners who are experienced in working in Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratories but have limited scene experience. Must be competent in the use of high intensity light sources.

Course / Module entry requirements


Students should have successfully completed the FLO Foundation Skills Stage (incl PDP).

No. of courses being run


11/12: 3

Dates and Venues


 From: 20 Feb 2012  To: 02 Mar 2012
 Venue: Cancelled  Places: Please Call

Course / Module duration

1 week

Methods of delivery

Classroom delivery and practical scene work

Assessment process / accreditation details

Practical assessment working at crime scenes. Written examination to assess underpinning knowledge.

Additional Information

Professional Development Portfolio (PDP)

Successful completion of the Crime Scene Skills stage of the FLO Programme is dependant on the completion of the PDP.

This requires the student to evidence their ongoing development in the application of the knowledge and competence in the workplace.

The PDP is reviewed and assessed by NPIA on completion

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: 01388 744100
Email: 
forensiccentre@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

Year 11/12: £1880 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 11/12: £1880 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview


This course gives the chemical enhancement technician the opportunity to use and develop their skills at a crime scene. This is a practical course which remains up to date with new developments. Participants work in teams sharing their skills and knowledge to examine two crime scenes during the week.

Aims


To gain practical experience in the use of enhancement techniques outside the laboratory environment.

Objectives


On completion of the course participants will be able to:

  • Understand the issues around health and safety at the crime scene
  • Utilise digital photography capture techniques
  • Consider conflicting evidence types and their impact upon examinations
  • Utilise fluorescent lighting techniques at a crime scene
  • Utilise chemical enhancement techniques at a crime scene
  • Consider the decontamination issues relating to non laboratory examinations.