Does working in a fast-paced and varied environment sound appealing to you? If so, keep on reading this article so you can find out everything you need to know about a Level 6 apprenticeship which involves investigating and reconstructing road traffic incidents by using scientific and engineering principles to determine how the incident occurred. This job could be perfect for you. Read on to find out more about becoming a Forensic Collision Investigator.
Jobs and entry criteria for the Level 6 Forensic Collision Investigator
The Forensic Collision Investigator apprenticeship (integrated degree) provides opportunities for an apprentice to learn the skills to investigate and reconstruct road traffic and other vehicle-related incidents, using scientific and engineering principles to determine how an incident occurred. The evidence that you collated will then be provided to practitioners to use in courts and other arenas.
A trainee Forensic Collision Investigator salary starts at £29,201 per year. You can then earn up to £40,000, showing there is strong opportunities for career progression.
Does that sound good to you? Then keep on reading!
Next, let’s look at what is required of you to start the apprenticeship
It is pretty standard that most employers will require you to have a level 2 in Maths and English – but let’s look at what this job sector requires…
Typically, entrants may be required to have a minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or above; one of which should be in maths or a science, and 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including English, Maths, and Science or suitable equivalent as BTECs.
Due to this apprenticeship being technically and emotionally challenging, the potentially traumatic nature of the work, you need to be 18 or over.
Regardless of your history in Maths and English, the employer may hire you if they think you’re a perfect fit for the job role. So even if you don’t have certificates they are looking for, you will get the chance to achieve these, prior to taking the End Point Asessment, EPA.
Because you will be on-call in this job role, a full category B driving licence is required within 12 months of starting the apprenticeship.
So if all you have ticked off all of the above wants and needs for the apprenticeship – what are you waiting for?
Key responsibilities of a Forensic Collision Investigator
If you decide this apprenticeship is for you, you will be responsible for identifying, preserving and recording physical evidence from the scene of an incident. This includes photographing / videoing the incident scene. You will also be surveying the scene, preparing scale plans and other visual representations. And finally, conducting tests or forensic examinations towards building a reconstruction. Everyday will be different, and will offer you a new challenge – so if this is what you want your career to be, then this apprenticeship is perfect for you.
Level 6 Forensic Collision Investigator Key Responsibilities
As part of this job role, you will need to carry out duties that will satisfy a number of competencies. Here are some examples:
- decide and implement a strategy to identify and record scene evidence
- secure and recover digital data for later analysis
- conduct vehicle examinations to identify defects or faults
- review witness evidence
- conduct tests to aid your investigation
- use specialist software and techniques to aid an investigation
- liaise with relevant parties to prevent your findings
Conclusion
To conclude, the Level 6 Forensic Collision Investigator is a great apprenticeship for those passionate about working in the police force with an excellent willingness to learn. So if you are looking for a job that that sits within the public and private sector in organisations such as the Police and large fleet operators, then this level 6 apprenticeship may be the one for you. Remember, your apprenticeship is just the start of your career!
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