This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the role of Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists have at the crime scene and the techniques used in the excavation of clandestine graves as part of an investigation.
We have designed this course for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology or Forensic Science.
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
Our upcoming course dates:
- 2025 dates will be announced soon!
Get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access-group.co.uk to book your place.
The aims of this course:
- To provide an awareness and overview of the techniques used by Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologists to find, excavate and record clandestine graves
- To give those in the police who deal with clandestine graves and other crime scenes the ability to understand what role Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists have at a crime scene and how to use this to its full potential.
Course Modules:
- Narrowing the search area: use of aerial photographs, maps and intelligence
- Landscape Interpretation: recognising clandestine graves in the landscape, using changes in the vegetation and topography of the terrain to identify them
- Techniques used in the excavation of clandestine graves: use of mechanical excavators, hand excavation and excavation strategies
- Digital and manual recording of clandestine graves: GPS Survey, drawing plans, profiles and sections, establishing a baseline etc
- Awareness of soil sampling and entomology
This is a full one-day course.
Yes, this course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
This course is designed for students studying an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in a forensic science discipline. We will tailor the course content to your level of experience and knowledge.