Forensic Laboratory Techniques
Forensic results are tested in court, so continuity and documentation matter as much as the analysis. This course covers evidence handling, the main analytical techniques and the reporting standards forensic work requires.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What makes forensic work different from routine analysis
- 02Evidence receipt, continuity and chain of custody
- 03Contamination control and anti contamination practice
- 04Main analytical techniques in forensic casework
- 05Documentation to evidential standard
- 06Interpretation, limitations and expressing conclusions
- 07Reporting, disclosure and giving evidence in court
What you will gain
- Maintain continuity and chain of custody rigorously
- Handle and preserve evidence without contamination
- Apply the main forensic analytical techniques
- Document analysis to evidential standard
- Interpret results with appropriate caution
- Prepare reports and give evidence credibly
Who should attend
- Forensic laboratory analysts
- Police and investigative technical staff
- Laboratory staff supporting legal cases
- Quality officers in forensic laboratories
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 14 to 18 Jun 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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