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Recognising, Excavating & Recording Clandestine Graves – Students
1 Day
This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the role of Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists have at the crime scene and the techniques used in the excavation of clandestine graves as part of an investigation.
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:
- More course dates will be announced soon!
Get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access.co.uk to book your place.
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**Please note that we can only take instruction via a Barrister or Solicitor, we do not take instruction directly from private individuals.
We are always interested in talking to experienced forensic scientists with a minimum of 5 years of forensic science work who are interested in working as Consultants to undertake ad-hoc work for us.
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01235 774870
Email us
science@forensic-access.co.uk
Course Topics
- To provide an awareness and overview of the techniques used by Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologists to find, excavate and record clandestine graves
- To give those in the police who deal with clandestine graves and other crime scenes the ability to understand what role Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists have at a crime scene and how to use this to its full potential.
Course Modules
- Narrowing the search area: use of aerial photographs, maps and intelligence
- Landscape Interpretation: recognising clandestine graves in the landscape, using changes in the vegetation and topography of the terrain to identify them
- Techniques used in the excavation of clandestine graves: use of mechanical excavators, hand excavation and excavation strategies
- Digital and manual recording of clandestine graves: GPS Survey, drawing plans, profiles and sections, establishing a baseline etc
- Awareness of soil sampling and entomology
FAQs
How long does this course last?
This is a full one-day course.
How is payment made for the course?
Please email our Forensic Training Manager at training@forensic-access.co.uk to book your place.
Do you offer bespoke training?
Yes. We can offer training in all areas of forensic science, so please email us at training@forensic-access.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
When is this course next available for me to attend?
Our next course is Thursday 23rd March 2023.
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Is this ecology course accredited?
Yes, this course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
How much experience do I need to attend this course?
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.
Course Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire (OX12 9FA)
Course cost: £250 per person + VAT