Investigate road traffic and vehicle-related collisions to determine how the incident occurred.
Overview
The forensic collision investigator was approved for delivery on 07/08/2020. This Degree apprenticeship standard awards you with a level 6, integrated degree qualification when completed. The usual duration of this apprenticeship is 42 months, but this does not include the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
The role of a Forensic collision investigator is to investigate and reconstruct road traffic and other vehicle-related incidents using scientific and engineering principles to determine how an incident occurred. You will liaise with and provide expert opinion to relevant parties including criminal, civil and coroners’ courts, the Employment Disciplinary and Tribunal service and other members of the legal profession.
A Forensic collision investigator is responsible for identifying, preserving and recording physical evidence from the scene of an incident. This includes photography or videography of the scene and could involve conducting tests or forensic examinations. Road collision incidents are often traumatic, and it may be necessary to review the accuracy of witness testimonies, test it against the physical evidence and use expert knowledge to provide analysis to support an investigation.
You may produce essential documents, such as briefing notes or witness reports which could be used in court as evidence for a criminal conviction. You will provide expert testimony at court or a conviction hearing, complying with the legislation of the Criminal and Civil Procedure Rules.
Careers and jobs associated
- Accident investigator
- Collision reduction officer
If you would like to find out more about the forensic collision investigator apprenticeship standard, skills, learnt, assessment methods and duties of the role, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
