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Forensic Science
Forensic Science in the UK
Please download the document below for a brief overview of Forensic Science in the UK.
Code of PracticeThe Forensic Science Regulator has published a draft code of practice for consultation. The consultation ends on 10 September 2010.
Paragraph 5.2.8 (p21) states 'The provider shall comply with the available National Occupational Standards produced by Skills for Justice for determining the appropriate competence framework for technical roles.'
The code of practice can be found here:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/police/forensic-science-regulator1/quality-standards-codes-practice|
We are keen to work with providers of Forensic Science services to help them embed the National Occupational Standards (NOS) into their existing quality management systems. If you already have an accredited quality management system we believe you can meet the requirements of the NOS in a very cost efficient and effective way.
If you are starting out on your journey regarding quality management we can help you embed the NOS from the start of this process thus ensuring the most effective and efficient implementation.
If you work for a police force there are several ways we can help you with the embedding of the NOS within your scientific support unit to maximise efficiency and which can, in the long term, reduce your costs.
We are particularly interested in working with employers who provide digital forensics services and working with them to integrate the forensic science and countering e-crime NOS into their quality management systems.
The Forensic Science NOS can be found here:
http://www.skillsforjustice-nosfinder.com/suites.php?suite_id=20 |
The countering e-crime NOS can be found here:
http://www.skillsforjustice-nosfinder.com/suites.php?suite_id=7|
If you would like to to discuss this or any of our services to forensic science employers please contact Charles Welsh at charles.welsh@skillsforjustice.com |or on 07747 566 810
NOS for Reporting ScientistsWe have recently recruited practitioners from across the UK to form a short-life working group to input into developing NOS for Reporting Scientists. For more information on this project please click here|.
Forensic Science Higher Education ReportWe were asked by employers to investigate Forensic Science degrees at UK universities because employers had told us that many of these courses were not supplying them with employment-ready graduates.
We spoke to a wide range of students, universities and employers making up around 85% of the UK Forensic Science sector. You can read and download our excellent Forensic Science Higher Education briefing summary and full report below.
Our employees who have responsibility for supporting our work in Forensic Science are
Charles Welsh - Sector Operations Manager, with responsibility for all Forensic Science matters. Contact Charles on 07747 566 810 or email charles.welsh@skillsforjustice.com|.
Marc Hannis - Workforce Development Adviser. Contact Marc on 07920 496742 or email marc.hannis@skillsforjustice.com|.
Fay Nicholls - Workforce Development Adviser. Contact Fay on 0114 231 7371 or email fay.nicholls@skillsforjustice.com|.
Emma Dove - Workforce Development Adviser. Contact Emma on 0114 231 7251or email emma.dove@skillsforjustice.com|.
To get in touch with any other member of our staff please call 0114 261 1499 or email us at info@skillsforjustice.com|.
Please download the document below for a brief overview of Forensic Science in the UK.
Code of PracticeThe Forensic Science Regulator has published a draft code of practice for consultation. The consultation ends on 10 September 2010.
Paragraph 5.2.8 (p21) states 'The provider shall comply with the available National Occupational Standards produced by Skills for Justice for determining the appropriate competence framework for technical roles.'
The code of practice can be found here:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/police/forensic-science-regulator1/quality-standards-codes-practice|
We are keen to work with providers of Forensic Science services to help them embed the National Occupational Standards (NOS) into their existing quality management systems. If you already have an accredited quality management system we believe you can meet the requirements of the NOS in a very cost efficient and effective way.
If you are starting out on your journey regarding quality management we can help you embed the NOS from the start of this process thus ensuring the most effective and efficient implementation.
If you work for a police force there are several ways we can help you with the embedding of the NOS within your scientific support unit to maximise efficiency and which can, in the long term, reduce your costs.
We are particularly interested in working with employers who provide digital forensics services and working with them to integrate the forensic science and countering e-crime NOS into their quality management systems.
The Forensic Science NOS can be found here:
http://www.skillsforjustice-nosfinder.com/suites.php?suite_id=20 |
The countering e-crime NOS can be found here:
http://www.skillsforjustice-nosfinder.com/suites.php?suite_id=7|
If you would like to to discuss this or any of our services to forensic science employers please contact Charles Welsh at charles.welsh@skillsforjustice.com |or on 07747 566 810
NOS for Reporting ScientistsWe have recently recruited practitioners from across the UK to form a short-life working group to input into developing NOS for Reporting Scientists. For more information on this project please click here|.
Forensic Science Higher Education ReportWe were asked by employers to investigate Forensic Science degrees at UK universities because employers had told us that many of these courses were not supplying them with employment-ready graduates.
We spoke to a wide range of students, universities and employers making up around 85% of the UK Forensic Science sector. You can read and download our excellent Forensic Science Higher Education briefing summary and full report below.
Contacts
Our employees who have responsibility for supporting our work in Forensic Science are
Charles Welsh - Sector Operations Manager, with responsibility for all Forensic Science matters. Contact Charles on 07747 566 810 or email charles.welsh@skillsforjustice.com|.
Marc Hannis - Workforce Development Adviser. Contact Marc on 07920 496742 or email marc.hannis@skillsforjustice.com|.
Fay Nicholls - Workforce Development Adviser. Contact Fay on 0114 231 7371 or email fay.nicholls@skillsforjustice.com|.
Emma Dove - Workforce Development Adviser. Contact Emma on 0114 231 7251or email emma.dove@skillsforjustice.com|.
To get in touch with any other member of our staff please call 0114 261 1499 or email us at info@skillsforjustice.com|.
