Fingerprint Evidence Recovery and Recording Techniques (FERRT) - Development

Who Should Attend?


Technicians who are experienced in working in the laboratory 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 FERRT course.

No. of courses being run


10/11: 3

Dates and Venues


 From: 20 Sep 2010  To: 24 Sep 2010
 Venue: Cancelled  Places: Please Call

 From: 22 Nov 2010  To: 26 Nov 2010
 Venue: Harperley Hall  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.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: 01388 744000
Email: 
forensiccentre@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

Year 10/11: £940 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 10/11: £940 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.