Free BTEC Level 3 Forensic Investigation Course in Hockley. Classes run at Greensward Academy, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the science and methods behind forensic investigation, from crime scene analysis to laboratory techniques. The Pearson Edexcel qualification is widely used as a route into university study in forensic science, criminology, and related fields. To enrol, you'll need at least a grade 5 in GCSE English, Maths, and Science.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
Grade 5 in English and Mathematics GCSE. Students should also have at least a 5 in GCSE Science.
What you will learn
You'll study the principles of forensic science and how evidence is collected and preserved.
You'll learn how crime scenes are examined and documented.
You'll develop laboratory skills used to analyse physical and biological evidence.
You'll explore the legal and ethical frameworks that govern forensic work.
You'll understand how forensic findings are presented in criminal investigations.
You'll study topics in biology, chemistry, and physics as they apply to forensic contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical laboratory work at Greensward Academy. Assessment is through a combination of coursework assignments and externally set examinations, as set by Pearson Edexcel for the BTEC National Foundation Diploma. Coursework units are assessed by your teachers and moderated externally. Exams test your knowledge of core forensic science content.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Greensward Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Crime scene investigator, supporting police evidence collection
Forensic laboratory technician, analysing samples and evidence
Forensic science technician, working in specialist labs
Police officer, with a science-informed background
Scenes of crime officer (SOCO), processing crime scenes
Forensic support worker, assisting qualified forensic scientists
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science, for a broader science qualification that also supports university entry.
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science, the undergraduate degree this qualification is designed to help you reach.
BSc (Hons) Criminology, if you want to focus on the criminal justice side of forensic work.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science, a work-based higher education route into forensic or laboratory roles.
