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Graduate Certificate in Forensic Firearm Examination

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The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Firearm Examination provides students with the discipline expertise and ability to examine firearms and ammunition in forensic crime scene investigations.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Course Code
POL84115
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$6,216 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Firearm Examination provides students with the discipline expertise and ability to examine firearms and ammunition in forensic crime scene investigations. It covers the skills and knowledge to undertake firearms and ammunition analysis, microscope examination of ammunition components, assembly and disassembly of ammunition, conducting firearm related testing and interpreting gunshot wounds. Students will develop expert skills and techniques to conduct, examine and analyse forensic firearms and ammunition.
This is a restricted Police qualification; students must be employed by an Australian Police Service to enrol.

Entry requirements

Must be currently employed by an Australian Policing Agency and be nominated by the relevant jurisdictional forensic section within that State/Territory
AND
demonstrate successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Forensic Investigation or equivalent
OR
demonstrate successful completion of a degree, associate degree or advanced diploma or Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent
OR
be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills to undertake vocational education and training at the graduate certificate Level.

Study locations

Bruce

Online

Career pathways

Forensic Firearm Examiner