SFJ Awards
Level 6
QN: 610/3782/5
Curriculum Active
SFJ Awards Level 6 Diploma in Conducting Serious and Complex Investigations
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFJ Awards. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 380 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
SFJ Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
380 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Conduct serious and complex investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply the investigation process to serious and complex offending
- Be able to gather
- use and manage intelligence during a complex investigation
- Be able to conduct serious and complex investigations
- Be able to liaise with specialists in relation to complex cases
- Be able to apply learning from investigations and interviewing
2
Manage the Digital Environment in Serious and Complex Investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply vulnerability and risk assessment principles in a digital environment
- Understand how to maximise digital information and intelligence in an investigation
- Be able to manage a digital crime scene in line with processes and procedures
- Be able to apply case file digital evidence practice and procedures
- Understand the considerations in relation to digital evidence in a court
3
Suspect interviews in serious and complex investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the application of interview models to interviews with suspects in serious and complex investigations
- Be able to plan and prepare complex suspect interviews
- Be able to conduct complex suspect interviews
- Be able to evaluate interviews with suspects
4
Understand the impact of public protection in serious and complex investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the challenges to law enforcement for disrupting Organised Crime Groups (OCGs)
- Understand the parallel processes linked to public protection and serious offending
- Understand how young people can be diverted from crime
- Understand effective partnership collaboration in supporting offender rehabilitation
5
Understanding theory, policy, legislation and process for conducting serious and complex investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between ‘volume and priority investigations’ and ‘serious and complex’ investigations and its relevance to the investigative process
- Understand the legislation, policy and process associated with serious and complex investigations
- Understand the different investigative reviews and their purpose
- Understand international and European enquiries and investigations
- Understand the investigative process with a focus on serious and complex investigations
- Understand trauma within the workforce and the support available to individuals in the context of wellbeing and resilience within the organisation
6
Victim and witness interviews in serious and complex investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand issues associated with victim and witness care during a complex investigation
- Understand the concept of memory upon interview methods and processes
- Be able to conduct complex interviews with victims and witnesses
- Be able to evaluate interviews with victims and witnesses
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3782/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFJ Awards
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2024