BTEC National Foundation Diploma Forensic Investigation Year 1 Assignments

Condensed revision notes to aide revision for each section of the exam including bio/non-bio theories on criminality, treatment options for offenders and offender profiling. Useful to reduce research time and get straight to revision :)

Condensed notes including all theories needed for the biological explanations of criminality in section one of the forensic and criminal psychology exam. Additional revision should be done alongside these pre-made notes.

Condensed notes including all named studies linked with the correct treatment options; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Anger Management, Drug/Hormone, and Diet. Additional revision should be done along side this pre-made notes for the best results :)

A compilation of notes for the non-biological explanations for criminality in section one of the forensic and criminal psychology exam paper. These are condensed notes and further revision should be applied for best results

All the information required for the offender profiling section of the Forensic and Criminal Psychology exam. Included the UK and US approaches, profiling features to note, case studies to support usefulness of the profile created. Additional revision should be done along side these pre-made notes

Assignment includes a practice write-up of extinction practical, heat transfer and combustion, information oof sources of ignition, the fire tetrahedron, and extinction methods. This assignment was graded as a distinction.

Assignment includes the causes of fire (accidental, deliberate, natural, and undetermined), fire patterns, heat release rates and the effects of ventilation. This assignment was graded as a distinction.

Assignment includes the procedure and methods used to investigate a fire scene, a descriptions of the different agencies involved with a reference list at the end. This assignment was graded as a distinction.

Assignment including the criminal court system, the police and criminal evidence act 1984 and key legislation. This assignment was graded as a distinction and is written/formatted in a report style.

Assignment including the importance of carrying out a police investigation, the resources available during a police investigation, automated number plate recognition, the police national computer, the police national database, police interviewing methods and a P.E.A.CE interview plan. This assignment was graded as a distinction in a report style document.

Report entailing the normal function fo the digestive system, role and placement of organs in the digestive system, nutrients and symptoms of nutrient deficiency, chemical food tests for nutrients, disorder of the digestive system (coeliac disease), cause and corrective treatments and an evaluation of the treatments. Includes images and full reference list

Report entailing the normal function of the lymphatic system, disorder of the lymphatic system (lymphoedema), causes and corrective treatments for the disorder and evaluation of the treatments. Includes images and full reference list

Report entailing the normal functions of the musculoskeletal system, physiology and anatomy of major joints, disorders of the musculoskeletal system including carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and bone fractures with corrective treatments. Finally an evaluation of treatments. Includes pictures and full reference list

Includes the examination reports of biological, chemical and physical evidence all required to achieve the P3 criteria in the Unit 4 module.

A report that details the following procedures; speak to the first attending officer; securing the scene; crime scene entry log; common approach path; initial scene assessment; plan of the premises; personal protective equipment; and exhibits log/chain of custody. Includes images, examples from my own crime scene mock exam and health and safety legislation. Achieved a distinction for this assignment and should be used as a guide of how to format the assignment and the material required to achiev...

Report that includes the techniques to analyse ballistics, tool marks, footwear marks, documents, IT and fibres. Also includes images and list of references for further reading. Achieved the highest criteria for this assignment and should be used as a guide to reach the criteria on the first submission.

Report that depicts the presumptive tests for control drug samples, poisons and gun shot residue. Includes images and suggestions for further analysis. Achieved the highest mark, P3, for this assignment and should be used as a guide to achieve the criteria.

A report that details how biological evidence is forensically tested through presumptive tests. Includes fingerprinting, bodily fluids, hair analysis and skeletal remains. Also includes images and suggestions for further analysis for each technique. Received the highest grade, P3, for this assignment and should be used as a guide to reach the criteria.

Example of a correctly structured and completely filled witness statement. Received a distinction for this and should be used as a guide on how to format a witness statement and achieve the higher criteria.

Bundle of all four assignments for BTEC Level 3 Diploma Unit 2, practical techniques. Including practical reports for titration, colorimetry, calorimetry and chromatography practicals. Additionally, the final assignment including all skills acquired throughout this course. Distinction achieved on all four assignments.