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The Evidence Collection Technician pro
gram is designed to verify an applicant's fundamental knowledge as measure
d against core job performance requirements of established professional qu
alifications\, standards and standard industry practices related to eviden
ce collection on fire scenes. This measurement is not all inclusive of the
incorporated professional standards sited\, but lays the foundation for m
easuring the holder's fundamental ability to perform specific evidence col
lection tasks related to fire scene investigation at an acceptable level a
s measured against published acceptable practices.
\nThe applicant mu
st provide documentation of meeting minimum requirements including experie
nce\, training\, and education. Upon approval they must successfully pass
a comprehensive practicum examination.
\nRequirements/Experience:
\nA minimum of 18 months of general experience in a fire investigation r
elated industry.
\nA minimum of 12 items of forensic evidence collect
ed. The applicant is responsible for submitting general supporting documen
ts that include the location of the examination\, the date of the examinat
ion\, and the particular type(s) of evidence collected.
\nTraining /
Education:
\nMinimum of 29 hours of tested training.
\nCFITraine
r.Net®\; Module Prerequisites:
\nDNA (3 hours)
\nDocumenting
the Event (4 hours)
\nEthics and the Fire Investigator (3 hours)
\nThe Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation (3 hours)
\nEvidence Examination: What Happens at the Lab (4 hours)
\nIntrod
uction to Evidence (4 hours)
\nNFPA 1033 and Your Career (2 hours)
\nPhysical Evidence at the Fire Scene (4 hours)
\nThe Practical Ap
plication of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921 (2 hours)
\nPre-Requisites are required as supporting knowledge for the class and
the examination. Materials within the class and examination will reference
all Pre-Requisites.
\nComprehensive Practical Examination:
\nAp
plicants must pass all critical elements and achieve a minimum score of 70
% on each of the 10 components of the practical testing to be determined t
o have successfully challenged the exam.
\nExamination Period: Four H
ours
\nRenewal every three years.
\nECT Application
\nRegistration Fees:
\nIA
AI Member $200 \;
\nNon-Member $200 \;\n\nECT application must be received and approved no late
r than July 21st\, 2024
Questions? IAAI-Training@f irearson.com
\nAll IAAI offerings are subject to cancellation or cha nge.
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