Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

appropriate elective(s). Approval would be granted by the
training provider in conjunction with the industry
reference group (National Fire Education Provider
Network). An application for such approval should include
full documentation of the accreditation, learning outcomes
and assessment methods and criteria for each of the
modules.
Application procedure
Prospective students should complete the Engineering and
Industrial Science application form for part-time study
available by contacting the School Office (TC219) on 9214
8916.
Information sessions covering all aspects of the course will
be conducted twice a year prior to enrolment days.
*** Diploma of Forensic Science
(Crime Scene Investigation)
(Fingerprint Identification)
2408 AAA Certificate IV in Forensic
Studies
Course Aims
The course aims to provide formal education for persons
g working or intending to work in areas related to the
Forensic Science Industry. On completion of the
Certificate IV the student may have pathways into the
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, Diploma. The Diploma is divided into two streams i.e
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Fingerprint Identification and Crime Scene Investigation.
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2 The potential usage of this course (or modules from within
it) includes local (Australian) training programs for:
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police forensic investigators
forensic scientists
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- Coroner Court staff
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b
forensic technicians/assistants
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mortuary technicians/assistants
P military police
g hospital morticians
0. forensic pathology staff
8 emergency services staff, and overseas programs for the
above groups.
Entry Requirements
Participants should be able to demonstrate the following
competencies on entry to the course or complete
appropriate modules from the bridging program
concurrent with the first semester of study.
communications skills
read, write, and discuss familiar information in English. -
mathematical skills: solve straight forward vocational
mathematical problems usinc fractions, decimals,
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ratios, proportions, %, areas, volumes, simple algebraic
equations, and straight line graphs. (i.e. learning or
experience equivalent to the outcomes of the
ACTRAC SCITECH module, AAA640 - Introductory
Mathematics.)
All students must attend an interview.
Application procedure
Prospective students (Exit VCE and mature-age) wanting to
apply for full-time places in the February intake of the
Associate Diploma course must contact the Victorian
Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for a VTAC Guide
and application form. Students wanting to apply for places
in the mid-year intake should contact the School of
Engineering and Industrial Science.
Articulations & credit transfer pathways
Direct Articulation into the 2nd year of the diploma of
Forensic Science is available to students employed in the
Crime Scene or Finger Printing branch of Forensic Science.
Course structure
Bridging modules
AAA640 Introductory ~athematics
AAA630 Computer fundamentals
NCSOOl Workplace Communications
AAA603 Occupational ~ealth & Safety.
Discipline core: crime science investigation
ABD222 Crime Scene Investigation
ABD223 Crime Scene Management
ABD227 Forensic Medicine
ABD228 Forensic Microscopy
ABD229 Forensic Science
ABD231 Physical Comparisons
Discipline core: fingerprint identification
ABD250 Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems 1
ABD251 Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems 2
ABD252 Advanced Examinations
ABD253 Fingerprint Examinations
ABD254 Fingerprint Fundamentals
ABD255 Fingerprint Deceased Persons
ABD256 Identification Inked
ABD257 Identification Latent
ABD258 Questionable Latents
ABD259 Skin and Fingerprint Physiology
Electives
AAB259 Regression & Analysis of Variance
ABD220 Bloodstain Evidence
ABD221 Clandestine Drug Laboratories
ABD224 Fingerprint Science
ABD226 Footwear and Tyremark Evidence
ABD230 Forensic Photogrammetry
ABD232 Post Blast Examinations
ABD234 Restoration Techniques
ABD236 Toolmark Examination
ABD237 Vehicle Identification
ABD238 Video
Diploma core modules
module value
AAA603 Occupational Health & Safety 25
AAA604 Practical Project 100
AAA630 Computer fundamentals 25