College:
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College SA |
| Course Type: |
Full Programme - National Certificate |
| Course: |
National Certificate Forensic Science: Investigating Fraudulent Documents
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Award type:
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National Certificate |
SAQA Programme ID:
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SAQA Programme 57651 |
| NQF Level: |
Currently NQF Level 5 |
| Certificate issued by: |
SAQA / SASSETA
The Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authoring |
What is Investigating Fraudulent Documents?
The National Certificate Forensic Science: Investigating Fraudulent Documents refers to all aspects related to documents that were falsified or were altered in an attempt to mislead or to commit a crime.
Why Should I Study Investigating Fraudulent Documents?
On completion of this specialised field of Investigating Fraudulent Documents, the learner will understand elementary concepts of handwriting, signatures and printing processes that underlie the examination of disputed documents for the purpose of forensic investigations. The learner will also be familiar with the concepts of marks and indentations as indicators of forged documents and have a background to the falsification of documents for purposes of identification.
National Certificate Forensic Science: Investigating Fraudulent Documents: Course Structure
In order to complete The National Certificate Forensic Science: Investigating Fraudulent Documents students will have to complete the following Unit Standard based Skills Programmes:
- Tactics for Winning
- Handling Stress
- The Role of Forensic Science
- Ethical Considerations Within Forensic Science
- Lab QMS, Safety, Temperature and Calibration
- Investigating Fraudulent Documents
Forensic Science: Investigating Fraudulent Documents: Programme Outcomes
Tactics for Winning
- This is the first Module that all students have to complete once they have registered with College SA. This Module is designed to introduce Students to the College. In this Module, you will learn more about how Distance Learning Works and what the best ways are to study to prepare for assessments.
Handling Stress
- US 15096 - Demonstrate an Understanding of Stress in order to Apply Strategies to Achieve optimal Stress Levels in Personal and Work Situations (5 credits)
- US 114589 - Manage Time Productively (4 credits)
- US 117637 - Demonstrate an Understanding of the Composition and Dynamics of a Creative Team (5 credits)
The role of Forensic Science
- US 242712 - Demonstrate an Understanding of Forensic Science (3 credits)
- US 242708 - Demonstrate an Understanding of the Specialised Fields in Forensic Science (5 credits)
Criminal Justice
- US 253978 - Apply the Principles of Law of Evidence (8 credits)
- US 242707 - Assimilate and Present Specialised Evidence in a Court of Law (6 credits)
- US 120489 - Demonstrate Understanding of the Criminal Justice System (9 credits)
Ethical considerations within Forensic Science
- US 242715 - Interpret Forensic Science Information (3 credits)
- US 115855 - Create and Maintain and Update Record Keeping Systems (5 credits)
- US 8648 - Demonstrate an Understanding of Professional Values and Ethics (4 credits)
- US 115790 - Write and Present for a Wide Range of Purposes, Audiences and Contexts (5 credits)
Lab QMS, Safety, Temperature and Calibration
- US 242711 - Develop Elementary Calibration Systems for Reference Weights, Balances and Pipettes (7 credits)
- US 110464 - Monitor the Quality System in the Laboratory (8 credits)
- US 242716 - Demonstrate Knowledge of Temperature Calibration Measurements (3 credits)
- US 114863 - Implement Basic Safety Procedures in Emergencies (3 credits)
Problems and Statistical Methods
- US 242706 - Analyse Problems (4 credits)
- US 242714 - Apply Elementary Statistical Methods (5 credits)
Investigating Fraudulent Documents
- US 119038 - Preserve Evidence on a Scene (3 credits)
- US 244154 - Demonstrate an understanding of forensic questioned documents examinations (10 credits)
- US 244148 - Demonstrate and understanding of the evidential value of forensic questioned documents evidence (10 credits)
- US244147 - Demonstrate an understanding of the field of forensic questioned documents (10 credits)
- US 120485 - Receive and Attend to Complaints (5 credits)
Course Duration
The National Certificate Forensic Science: Investigating Fraudulent Documents will take you between 12 and 24 months to complete
Entrance Requirements
To enrol for this qualification it is advisable to have passed Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 Equivalent with the following subjects:
- Mathematics at NQF level 4.
- Communication at NQF level 4.
- Physical science at NQF level 4.
Please Note:
It is important to note that learners without a clear understanding of Mathematics and Science might find it difficult to successfully complete this qualification.
Learners with certain physical disabilities, such as colour blindness, may not be able to successfully complete this qualification. This is due to the fact that some of the forensic science techniques that learners will have to master require that the learner be able to make distinction between different colours.
Assessment and Award
Once you have completed the prescribed assignments, SASSETA will also award you with a statement of results indicating the unit standards you have completed. Your details will be loaded onto the National Learner Record Database (NLRD).
Strategic Investigations and Seminars – More about Them
Strategic Investigations and Seminars (SIS) is a specialist training provider that offers a wide range of training solutions in the fields of Forensic Investigation and Forensic Science. SIS have a vision to reach out into Africa, equipping individuals with quality and practical skills in the field of Forensic Investigative Science.
Strategic Investigations and Seminars (SIS) is registered and accredited as a service provider with the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authoring (SASSETA) – ID 081 985 269 877.
Is this the Right Field of Study for YOU?
Do this short questionnaire to find out if this is the right field of study for YOU. Answer either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
- Are you interested in becoming a member of any of the Police services?
- Are you currently a member of any of the Police services?
- Do you wish to register for a course that will give you skills in Fraudulent Documents?
- Do the fields of Fraudulent Documents interest you?
- Would you like to learn more about the characteristics of handwriting and signatures used in fraudulent document examinations?
- Would you like to become acquainted with the printing processes related to questioned document examination?
- Are you interested in how to use marks and indentations on documents in terms of forensic fraudulent document examinations?
- Would you like to learn more about document forgery methods?
- Are you interested in Forensic Science as field of study?
- Are you interested in studying a course with a College that will provide you with support every step of the way?
If you answered YES to more than four of these questions, then this is the right field of study for YOU. We recommend that you register for the National Certificate Forensic Science: Investigating Fraudulent Documents right away!
Interested? Want to find out MORE?
If you would like to find out more about the National Certificate Forensic Science: Investigating Fraudulent Documents please click fill in the short Form and one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information that you need.
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