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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Crime Scene / Forensic Technician
9–12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, PPE, and hazard awarenessapplied math and measurement for forensic contextstechnical writing and professional communicationcareer planning and employability skillscrime scene documentation methods and forensic photographyevidence collection procedures and chain-of-custody protocolslatent fingerprint development, lifting, and comparison techniquesbloodstain pattern recognition and trace evidence fundamentalsintroduction to digital evidence identification and handlingcourtroom testimony skills and expert witness preparationhands-on laboratory practicumcapstone project integrating program competenciesexternship and worksite placement with a law enforcement or forensic agencycertification examination preparation for IAI and state credentials
Course & assessment plan
11 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $18,420 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) | Industry certification | International Association for Identification |
| IAI Latent Print Cert | Industry certification | International Association for Identification |
| State Evidence Tech Cert | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Public Safety: EMT / Paramedic → Firefighting / Public Safety → Crime Scene / Forensic Technician
Justice & Corrections: Law Enforcement / Security → Corrections Officer → Crime Scene / Forensic Technician
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