Level 4 - Criminal Investigation Professional Practices

Conducting a thorough criminal investigation ensures that any enforcement action is justified and proportionate. It also ensures that the right person is held accountable for the crime. Effective criminal investigations help maintain public trust in the criminal justice system.

This programme has been developed to equip enforcement officers and criminal investigators with the essential skills and knowledge required to conduct thorough criminal investigations and undertake enforcement action.

The programme aim is to professionalise criminal investigations and provide an opportunity to understand and develop your skills as a criminal investigator/enforcement officer.

This programme has been assured as a Level 4 course by Highfield, which has approved the course content and delivery against a specific criteria. Highfield are one of the UK's top awarding bodies. 

Consilium Training and Support is an Approved Training Centre. We deliver a wide-range of investigation, legal and regulatory courses designed for organisations undertaking investigations and enforcement activities. 

The programme consists of six mandatory modules. Attendees will also be required to choose from one of the optional modules.

The programme is expected to be completed within six months, although this can be extended to eight months in certain circumstances. 

On successful completion of the programme, learners will receive a certificate of completion.

To pass the programme learners will need to complete the following:

• Attend all mandatory modules of the programme.
• Attend one of the optional modules of the programme.
• Successfully complete the assessments for each module which include written assessments, practical assessments, professional discussions and portfolio work. 

There are several benefits for both individuals and employers in undertaking this Level 4 programme.

The benefts for individuals include:

• Gaining an understanding of the criminal investigation process.
• Developing a range of essential criminal investigation skills.
• Building confidence in undertaking criminal investigations.
• Receiving a recognised certificate for completion of the programme.

The benefits for employers include:

• Targeted learning and development of investgation skills applied in real working environments.
• Maximising individuals' confidence in conducting criminal investigations.
• Rewarding individuals' engagement and dedication to completing the programme.