Recognising, Excavating & Recording Clandestine Graves – Students

• 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.

• 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

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-group.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-group.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.