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Overview
If you are interested in working as a Crime Scene Investigator and are relatively new to this area, then this Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science course is ideal. Designed for beginners, on this crime scene investigation course you will learn every aspect what a crime scene investigator does.
The Advanced Diploma in Crime Scene and Forensic Investigation course examines the preservation, documentation and collection of evidence at the crime scene. A big part of this crime scene course, is how you approach the crime scene, from packaging the evidence and the documentation required.
The full range of crime scene investigation methods will be examined. A big part of this forensic science and forensic investigation course involves how you examine trace evidence, impressions, Body Fluids, DNA analysis, questioned documents, and fingerprints as well as the investigation of a fire scene and firearms.
Past students and graduates of this crime scene course, include members of An Garda Siochana up to Inspector rank, Environmental officers, Biologists, Chemists, Crime thriller Authors, teachers, and those with a general interest in this area.
The life of a real Crime Scene Investigator is examined and students are trained how to use a Forensic CSI Kit which include: Protective Clothing, CSI Tape to preserve crime scene, Evidence bags, Cards, Swabs and finger print powder. Each student will then be required to assess a mock crime scene online and collect evidence.
Presenting Evidence
You will have an opportunity to present the evidence in a staged trial with real acting barristers. This is as real as it gets.
Assessment
On this Crime Scene course Ireland, you will be assessed on how you processed a mock crime scene, on how you collected and recorded evidence.
Career opportunities
On this Crime Scene and Forensic Investigation course Ireland, graduate job opportunities include working for: An Garda Siochana, Police Service of Northern Ireland and Metropolitan Police in the UK. Specialist roles in the Welfare Service, Forensic Science Laboratories, Psychologists/Counselors .
Teachers
You will learn crime scene investigation methods and procedures from leading experts in the field. The teaching team are retired Crime scene managers from An Garda Siochana and current Criminology Barristers attached to the Criminal Courts of Dublin, Ireland.
Crime Scene Course Options
If you are interested, but dont have time to do the 7 months Advanced Diploma, there is a 4 month Crime Scene Course option here .
Classroom course is € 2250.00 .
Includes all tuition, assessment and online resources and notes.
Start: Tues 31st January 2023
End: June 2023
John Schley is a Crime Scene Investigator Teacher at CMI and teaches on the CMI Crime Scene and Advanced Crime Scene Investigation courses. John, recently retired as a Sergeant with an Garda Siochana, and has a vast array of experience in criminal investigations, including many high profile cases. He was responsible for the setting up and managing of the Dublin South Crime Scene Investigation Unit, a position he has held for over 18 years. John is the holder of the Forensic Science Societies Post-Graduate Diploma from the University of Strathclyde and certifications in Crime Scene Management, Crime Scene Investigation, Fire and Arson investigation, Homicide Investigation, and Crime scene Photography.
Amy Walsh is a practicing Barrister with a particular interest in the areas of criminal law, family law, immigration law and human rights law. I am an experienced lecturer, project manager and researcher in the area of law.
Start with the Advanced Diploma in Crime Scene Investigation and progress to applying for Crime Scene Investigator roles in the different divisions of An Garda Siochana.
All aspects of this course relate knowledge to practice and it is highly practical and applied
Past graduates who are already serving members of An Garda Siochana have been successful in gaining CSI roles as a result of this course and recommendation from course tutors.
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