Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation

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This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

The public safety industry operates through discrete sectors. Forensic qualifications have been developed to set agreed good practice standards (aligned with international standards) for police personnel and forensic staff that should be contextualised within the specifics of each police jurisdiction/agency/organisation's policies and procedures.

This qualification allows for the attainment of advanced knowledge and skills in crime scene investigation. Crime scene investigation requires advanced knowledge of different sciences as applied within a forensic context. The complexity of this qualification is detailed through units of competency that use specialised techniques, investigation of complex crime scenes and an understanding of a multitude of forensic disciplines. It further requires the ability to use research methodologies to develop and either prove or disprove hypotheses. The qualification covers skills that allow police personnel and forensic staff to employ advanced knowledge and highly skilled practice in crime scene investigation.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply specialised forensic science techniques Core
Conduct applied research Core
Conduct complex forensic crime and incident scene investigations Core
Coordinate multi-discipline forensic investigations Core

Training providers delivering Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation

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How to enrol in this course

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When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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