Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/0246/X
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1080 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
1080 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applications of Criminology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the criminological theories used to explain criminal behaviour, crime prevention and punishment methods, and the impact of crime on society.
- Apply knowledge and understanding of criminological theories and information provided to explain criminal behaviour, crime prevention and punishment methods, and the impact of crime on society.
- Be able to rationalise and make reasoned decisions based on interpretation and analysis of information and synthesis of knowledge and understanding.
2
Criminal Investigation Procedures in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal frame
- work that criminal law investigators must adhere to in order to secure a criminal conviction.
- Explore procedures and the resources available in criminal investigations.
- Develop communication skills as a professional witness in a mock criminal trial.
3
Environmental Forensics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how concepts in taphonomy and entomology contribute to forensic investigation.
- Carry out investigative techniques for taphonomy and entomology that are used to estimate time of death in forensic investigation.
- Carry out techniques used to examine soil, pollen and diatom evidence in forensic investigation.
4
Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of forensic anthropology and archaeology in forensic investigation.
- Explore archaeological techniques used to recover buried human remains in forensic investigation.
- Explore techniques and observations used in forensic anthropology to identify human remains in forensic investigation.
5
Forensic Genetics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the mechanism of DNA replication and its regulation.
- Explore techniques used to extract and amplify DNA from biological material for further forensic analysis.
- Explore methods used in forensic analysis of DNA.
- Understand how the results of DNA analysis are used in forensic investigation.
6
Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore procedures used to preserve, collect and record forensic evidence from a simulated crime scene.
- Use analytical techniques to examine forensic evidence collected from a simulated crime scene. Draw conclusions and report on the results of the analysis of forensic evidence.
7
Forensic Photography
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop a plan to obtain photographic evidence from a simulated crime scene. 2)
- Use photographic equipment and techniques to produce a visual record of evidence from a simulated crime scene.3)
- Review the suitability of the visual record produced in accordance with use of photographic evidence presented in a court of law.
8
Forensic Traffic Collision Investigation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate factors that ca
- use road traffic collisions and injury
- Explore how science is used in the road traffic collision investigation process
- Use investigative techniques for road traffic collisions
- Understand legislation that applies to road traffic collision examination
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0246/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018
- Operational End
- Jul 2029