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Course overview
Are you after an exciting career where no day is ever the same? If so, a forensics career may be the thing for you. Forensics jobs (also known as criminalistics) involve using the very best of science to help the police catch criminals and build evidence against them.
This online Forensics Certificate provides aspiring forensic scientists with a fast and flexible route to becoming fully-fledged forensics professionals. Covering areas such as observation skills, crime scene investigation (CSI) & evidence examination as well as the study of hair, fibres and fabrics, the course helps learners build the necessary skillset and breadth of knowledge to succeed in future forensic roles.
Upon completion of the course, students will have gained a thorough understanding of what is involved in the study of crime scenes and evidence and developed the skills needed to succeed in the field. Examples of roles past course graduates progressed into include police officers, private investigators, secret intelligence services and forensic lab technicians, amongst others.
Job outcomes
- Private investigators
- Police officers
- Probation workers
- Secret intelligence services
- Homeland security
- Forensics labs
- Local, state and federal authorities and employees
- Those working in the courts and judiciary
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
The average time within which students complete studies is 31 weeks.
Entry requirements
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level.
Course features
- Fast track your career in various forensics related professions
- Quickly develop skills in months not years!
- Study a forensics course that was designed in conjunction with senior professionals in the forensics profession
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
- Have access to a tutor who will provide prompt and encouraging support
Recognition of prior learning
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
Materials
All materials essential for course completion are included in the cost of the course fee.
Subjects
About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is a private and independent provider of education and training. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide. At present, students from 77 countries study with ICI from the comfort of their home or office.
Over 80% of students are Australian residents. Using experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of people and businesses. ICI graduates are given skills that will improve their employment prospects and increase their value to employers.
The Institute listens to employers through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialisation.
