This subject addresses specialised areas of investigation, in particular explosives and explosions, motor vehicle fires, fires involving electrical equipment and fires involving ships/boats and the marine environment. Building on the theories studied during the Graduate Certificate, this subject aims to further develop the specialist knowledge required to professionally investigate fires in different environments and involving external factors and problematic situations. It also brings together the knowledge gained in previous fire investigation subjects and allows the student to demonstrate their mastery of investigative processes.
HD/FL
One session
Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security
Limited to Fire Investigation students, and to those students who can demonstrate a connection with fire services (necessary for the completion of assessment tasks).
- explosives and explosions, explosion investigation and explosive types
- ships/boats and fires in the marine environment
- impact of firefighting on investigation
- motor vehicle fires and examination of vehicle
- fires involving electricity and electrical appliances
- fire scene investigation/assessment
- occupational health and safety for fire investigators
- importance and relevance of the evidence gathering process
- ethical considerations/issues
- brief preparation
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.