Course Overview
- The course is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding for an entry level Crime Scene Investigator, to a UK Police Force.
- It is designed for driven and passionate people not currently employed by a Police Force, who want to be a desirable candidate
- It is a unique course, teaching the required skills
- It is taught by professionals with a proven track record in crime scene investigation
- The training is carried out at the world class venue of Cranfield Forensic Institute, Cranfield University, in Bedfordshire
What You’ll Learn
- How to assess volume crime scenes
- Evidence collection, handling and preservation
- Fingerprint techniques
- Forensic photography
- Scene documentation and professional reporting
- The role of a CSI within a police investigation - Police Standards and Expectations
You’ll be trained by experienced professionals who’ve worked in real UK police scenes — giving you the most realistic preparation possible. This course will give you a good idea of what is involved being a UK CSI with 'hands-on' opportunities to put into practise the techniques used. Whether that's fingerprinting or DNA recovery.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Forensic Science or criminology graduates
- Career changers looking to enter policing via the CSI route
- Anyone preparing for police recruitment or interviews
What You'll Get
- Practical, hands-on training with real kit and mock crime scenes
- A certificate of attendance to add to your applications and CV
- Insight into what police forces actually look for in CSI candidates
- Guidance on job applications and next steps in your career
How This Helps Your Career
- Increases awareness of real CSI duties
- Shows commitment to a CSI career path
- Improves interview confidence and application quality
Why It Matters
We’ve spoken to many people who want to become CSIs — but don’t know where to start. This course bridges that gap. It shows your commitment, boosts your knowledge, and gives you something concrete to talk about in applications and interviews.
Course Details
Location: Cranfield University
Length: Five Days (Monday to Friday)
Cost: Contact us for details
Eligibility requirements: age 18+, Fluent in spoken and written English.
Qualifications: GCSE in English, Mathematics and a Science subject. Most UK Police Forces ask for this level educational attainment.
Dates: Please head over to our Training Course Dates page > https://forensictraininguk.org/training-course-dates/
PLEASE NOTE
Attending this course may not lead to a job offer by any UK Police Force. You will still be expected to apply for a CSI role in the usual way, through the initial online application. If you get past the first paper sift, there is usually an assessment of your cognitive skills and a simple mock crime scene examination, followed by an interview. You will need to pass the assessments and interview to successfully get a job offer.
All roles within the UK Police Service have vetting procedures which you will also need to pass. This at times, can take up to six months to finalise.
Most UK Police Forces ask for a minimum of three years UK residency to apply for a role with the Police.
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Testimonials
I really enjoyed the training, learnt a lot in a short space of time but didn’t feel too overwhelmed throughout. Training was at a good pace for me to pick the information up. All the trainers were lovely and supportive, even when I had a few days annual leave during the course everyone was more than happy to help me catch up on what I missed and put extra time in to support me.
Lauren
Initial CSI Cohort 25/02
Everyone was super lovely and super supportive which made me so much more involved and determined as well as confident in asking questions / seeking help. The experience was really enjoyable and I will quite miss it.
Macey
Initial CSI Cohort 25/01
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