SFJ Awards
Level 4
QN: 610/0488/1
Curriculum Active
SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma for Communications Data Investigations – Single Point of Contact
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFJ Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 670 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
SFJ Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
670 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Acquiring and disseminating communications data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use sources and types of communications data according to force and national protocols
- Be able to follow processes for the acquisition of communications data and associated material
- Be able to use alternative processes for retrieving communications data
- Be able to apply the provisions of legislation applicable to the acquisition and dissemination of communications data
2
Analysing communications data from Telecommunications Operators (TO) and Postal Operators (PO)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles of Telecommunications Operators (TO) and Postal Operators (PO)
- Be able to analyse communications data on receipt from Telecommunications Operator (TO) and Postal Operators (PO)
3
Introduction to investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the initial assessment of an investigation
- Understand the impact of personal attitudes, values and biases on an investigation
- Understand the support of vulnerable people by the police during an investigation
- Understand the law, policy and guidance relating to victims and witnesses in an investigation
- Understand types of evidence during an investigation
- Understand the obligations relating to the retention and provision of materials during an investigation
4
Operating within the requirements of legislation and the Code of Practice for communications data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities defined by legislation and the Code of Practice when working with communications data
- Be able to comply with legal and professional practice requirements when working with communications data
5
Understanding sources and acquisition of communication data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand sources and types of communications data
- Understand the documentation used for the acquisition of communications data
- Understand the application process for the acquisition of communications data and associated material
- Understand alternative processes for retrieving communications data
- Understand the legislation applicable to the acquisition and dissemination of communications data
6
Using communications data to support an investigation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how communications data can be used to support an investigation
- Be able to support an investigation with communications data
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0488/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFJ Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2022