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Forensics experts apply scientific procedures and techniques to the examination of potential evidence that may assist in legal investigations.
Forensics experts apply scientific procedures and techniques to the examination of potential evidence that may assist in legal investigations.
The course provides students with an opportunity to explore different forensic vocational pathways through each of the modules and to gain an appreciation of the skills and knowledge required by people working in this field.
The course provides students with an opportunity to explore different forensic vocational pathways through each of the modules and to gain an appreciation of the skills and knowledge required by people working in this field.
* This is a Science elective which runs over Years 9 and 10.
* This is a Science elective which runs over Years 9 and 10.
The subject involves a combination of theory and practical work.
The subject involves a combination of theory and practical work.
Personal qualities required to complete the course
Personal qualities required to complete the course
An interest in Forensics and an enthusiasm for the ways Forensic experts work in order to achieve the most accurate outcome.
The ability to work collaboratively as a team
Dedicated
Responsible
Skills
Skills
The following is a list of skills you will develop during this course:
Good communication, promptness and getting along with others.
Meticulous and capable of clear, logical and lateral thinking by locating, developing, summarising and evaluating information.
Self-management skills such as the ability to set short term and long term goals and use time efficiently.
Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving.
Good observation.
Topics covered in Forensics
Topics covered in Forensics
Below is a list of the topics covered in both Years 9 and 10 for this course.
Below is a list of the topics covered in both Years 9 and 10 for this course.
Year 9
Year 9
* Introduction to forensics and forensic careers
* Evidence - DNA
* Crime scene investigation
* Document analysis
* Trace evidence
Year 10
Year 10
* Ballistics and firearms
* Blood analysis
* Forensic anthropologist
* Injuries
* Forensic pathology
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