Canberra Institute of Technology

POL84315

Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation provides students with the discipline expertise and ability to conduct research in forensic crime scene investigations. It covers the skills and knowledge to coordinate a major or complex investigation involving multi-discipline forensic personnel and to perform a detailed crime scene investigation of serious incidents.

Students will develop expert skills and techniques to conduct, record and report on advanced crime scene investigations of complex incidents.

This is a restricted Police qualification; students must be employed by an Australian Police Service to enrol.

Delivery mode

Canberra Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Students must be able to demonstrate relevant Forensic Science knowledge and skills and capability to undertake vocational education and training at the graduate certificate Level by the following:

  • Demonstrate successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Forensic Investigation or equivalent OR
  • Demonstrate successful completion of a Doctorate, Masters, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Degree or Associate degree in Forensic Science OR
  • Demonstrate successful completion of a Doctorate, Masters, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Degree or Associate degree in Science and be able to demonstrate at least 3 - 4 years industry experience in Forensics.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $6,452 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
Study mode Online
Duration 1 Year
Estimated fee* $6,452 $0

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation will prepare you for the following roles.

About Canberra Institute of Technology

CIT delivers accredited courses to industry, enterprise and community partners addressing skill requirements in a responsive and timely manner. Scoped to deliver over 180 nationally recognised accredited courses, CIT is ready to assist your workforce to upskill and meet the emerging demands of business and industry.

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