This is a course that has been developed to provide Collision Reconstructionists/Analysts or Forensic Identification Officers with the basic skills necessary to properly document a crime scene or collision scene with a Total Station & Data Collector. This is an essential course for those agencies/individuals that depend on accuracy to document scenes and create diagrams. Candidates will receive lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.
Topics Include:
Basic Theory of a Total Station Survey Instrument
Basic Operation of a Data Collector
Downloading principals
Details:
Students will receive a manual. Students are expected to bring clothing suitable for outdoor measuring exercises.
In order to successfully complete this course, the student must be present for all lectures. A written examination will be administered that has a passing grade of 75 percent. Students will receive a certificate.
Students are cautioned not to make travel arrangements prior to 4 pm on the final day.
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of scene measurement techniques using tape measures and your own instrument (We can arrange rentals for an additional cost.)
Costs:
$850 per person
Dates: see Calendar Dates
Contact:
Edmonton – CTEC office (780) 468-2832