Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Science Level 3

Course code: OSC1126

Gain a fascinating insight into crime scene investigation and forensic science in this bundle. Study the convenient way, from home!

Understand what forensic science is
Know how to identify a crime scene
Explore the key areas of biological forensic evidence
Know how to remove forensic evidence from a body
Understand how to handle evidence
Learn how the scientific and psychological aspects of crime pair together in a forensic investigation
Gain a sound understanding of victimology and psychological explanations of crime
Discover how suspects are interviewed and interrogated
Study killing and psychopathy in the contexts of forensic investigation and wider society

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All course materials will be delivered to you by post, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Study Hours

Approximately 160 hours.

Course Outcome

Crime Scene Investigation Level 3 and Forensic Science Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments

Crime Scene Investigation CSI Level 3

Unit 1:

An Introduction to Forensic Science

Introduction
What is Forensic Science?
Locards Principle of Exchange
The beginnings of forensic science
Who and what?
Specialist forensic services

Unit 2

Scene Management

Introduction
Identifying a crime scene
The location of the scene
Crime scene procedures

Unit 3

Crime Scene Evidence Part 1 - Biological Evidence

Key areas of biological forensic evidence
DNA
DNA Extraction
Fingerprints
Odontology
Blood spatter analysis

Unit 4

Crime Scene Evidence Part 2 − Body Crime Scene

Removing forensic evidence from a body
DNA
Fingerprints from the deceased
Fibres
Making an impression
Crime scene risk assessments
Legislation affecting the recovery of forensic evidence

Unit 5

Evidence Handling

Packaged for success
Recovering the item
Sealing and labelling evidence
Reporting the findings
Different forms of packaging
Chain of Evidence

Unit 6

Presenting and Preparing Evidence for Court

Introduction
Writing a Statement
Advocate: assessing witness reliability
The court system

Forensic Science Level 3

Unit 1

Human remains: the scientific approach to a crime scene

Locard’s exchange principle within the context of Elizabeth’s crime scene
Importance of protecting the crime scene
Tracing evidence to establish cause and time of death
Approaches that could be used in establishing time of death

Unit 2

Psychological approach to a crime scene

Psychological theories to gain offender characteristics from a crime scene
Profiling approaches, including routine activity theory, statistics
Evaluating theories
Applying theories to cases: kidnap, murder, arson or sniper

Unit 3

Victimology: the silent witness

Defining victimology
Victimology’s contribution to crime scene analysis from a forensic victimologist perspective
Theories of victimology
Victim precipitation
Routine activity theory
Stockholm syndrome
Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Creating a hypothetical profile

Unit 4

The language of the psychopath: identifying; interviewing and interrogating suspects

Characteristics of the psychopath
Highlighting characteristics using Hare’s PCL-R
Gender differences in characteristics and criminal behaviour
Difficulty in interrogating and obtaining a confession from an identified psychopath

Unit 5

Treatment of psychopathic disorders in prison

Outlining prisoners’ rights to mental healthcare
Mental Health Act 1983 and the changes in 2007
The directive from the Department of Health, 2014
Biological treatments for prisoners diagnosed with mental health issues
Psychological treatments for prisoners diagnosed with mental health issues
Treating criminals with severe mental disorders effectively

Unit 6

The science of killing: the debate on capital punishment

Difference between the retributional and reformative approach to punishment
Theories
Statistical evidence
Moral and ethical issues of bringing back capital punishment in the UK

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. You will receive your course materials by post or online, plus tutor support by mail or email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive two Certificate’s of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

The courses have been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. The courses are not regulated by Ofqual and are not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
The courses have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are need to enrol in this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol on to this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course). This bundle is truly flexible and adaptable around your lifestyle.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Exclusive Open Study College Pen
* Student study planner
* Three colour highlighter
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your Crime Scene Investigate Level 3 and Forensic Science Level 3 Certificates.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.