Private Investigation QLS Level 3

Course Code

OSC1025

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Improve your knowledge and find out more about the role of a private investigator with this level 3 course!

Learn more about the role of a private investigator and the attributes you’ll need
Discover what the key legislative and licensing aspects you will need to be aware of
Understand the different types of investigation and surveillance involved in private investigation
Improve your business knowledge and learn how to set up your own private investigation business

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This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.

Your materials will be posted or sent to you via email, so receiving your course is easy and hassle-free. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments.

The role of a private investigator (PI)
Attributes of a PI
The history of private investigation

Licensing
Key legislation
Keeping information secure
The Leveson Inquiry

Surveillance
Personal preparation
Technical preparation
Logistical preparation

General inquiries
Process serving
Matrimonial
Personal accident
Accidents
Criminal defence
Missing persons
Adoption
The process of investigation
Evidence
Surveillance
Reporting

What is due diligence?
Areas explored in a due diligence check
Limitations of due diligence
What are background checks?
How to carry out a background check

Setting up a business
What's in a name?
Your business plan
Organisational structure
Marketing plan
Financial plan
Client list
Legal issues
Future direction and business development

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

The course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by postal delivery or email, plus tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider 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 Quality Licence Scheme website.

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*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student notebook

* Not included with the online study option

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