This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the role of a Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologist in an investigation, including the techniques used in the recovery of dispersed surface remains.
We have designed this course for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology or Forensic Science.
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
Our upcoming course dates:
- Thursday 30th May 2024
- More 2024 dates will be announced soon!
Get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access-group.co.uk to book your place.
The aims of this course:
- Provide an overview of the techniques used by Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists to record and recover dispersed surface remains.
- Gain an understanding into the roles of Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists at a crime scene and how to use these forensic practitioners to their full potential.
Course Modules:
- An overview of the role of a Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologist at a crime scene
- Introduction into human vs non-human bone identification
- Bone ID service session to explain how to photograph bones when submitting a request
- Digital and manual recording of dispersed surface remains, including GPS Survey
- Recovery techniques, including exhibiting and packaging evidence
- Introduction into taphonomy and methods of dispersal
- Practical mock scenario of dispersed surface remains – including locating dispersed remains, and recording techniques
- Awareness of other ecology evidence types involved within a surface dispersal of human remains investigation
- Case Studies
This is a full one-day (8 hours) course.
Yes, this course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
This course is designed for students studying an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in a forensic science discipline. We will tailor the course content to your level of experience and knowledge.