Fingerprint Training
The ACPO approved National Fingerprint Learning Programme takes students from foundation to advanced level in 3 - 4 years, resulting in a Foundation Degree in Fingerprint Identification with Teesside University. The Programme leads a fingerprint officer through their career from trainee to expert status and on to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The programme requires attendance on residential courses and successful completion of evidential portfolios in the workplace. It is the only route possible to achieve fingerprint expert status in the UK. Students who achieve expert status are then included on the National Register of Fingerprint Experts. Once expert status has been reached the Fingerprint Officer is able to achieve and maintain competency within their role via, external workshops, in-force training, distance learning and performance monitoring. We can offer forces external CPD workshops in the following subject areas: Training is provided by a small team of experienced fingerprint experts, who collectively have over 120 years practical experience and who offer development, guidance and support to all students. For further information on all our Fingerprint courses please use the links in the 'Course List' box.
