The CertHE is usually the next step after completing the UCPD and covers a number of additional topics commonly used by collision investigators in the course of an investigation. From September 2022 you can link this programme to the UCPD and study on a full time basis.
Having accrued 60 level 4 credits on the UCPD you require an additional 60 credits at level 4 to gain the CertHE.
The programme starts by developing the students maths ready for the higher level courses ENGS1013.
The concept of Driver Perception and Response ENGS1016, is an important feature of nearly all collisions and has implications for the point of actual and possible perception.
The analysis of CCTV for speed is covered in the second here, CCTV and dashcams capture so many collisions these days, the information that can be extracted from the footage is explored in detail, ENGS1015.
Collision Investigators need to be able to identify vehicle defects and explain what, if any, effect they would have on the collision vehicle. The fundamentals of forensic vehicle examination module ENGS1017 develops the students knowledge of faults and the way they can be found.
Academic route
Two A levels (accruing 72 UCAS Points), one of which is in a quantitative subject and five GCSE's at Grade 4. Note that equivalent qualifications such as BTEC's, IBACS etc are also acceptable. To check your grades for UCAS points and to see the value of equivalent qualifications visit the DMU website here.
Equivalence route
For those who do not meet the academic route, DMU’s UCPD in Forensic Road Collision Investigation or the City & Guilds in Forensic Road Collision Investigation for police personnel would allow admission to this programme with advanced standing. If entering by the City & Guilds route students will also need to take Statistics for Collision Investigators.
Mature students
Applications from mature students who may not necessarily have the academic qualifications listed above but who have a relevant background and/or interests is encouraged by the university. For such applicants a key factor will be their understanding of Mathematics and Physics. If necessary, an assessment will be made to clarify whether a student's background in the area of Mathematics and Physics is suitable for the programme. Students taking this route will need to submit a personal statement as part of their application. Advice on completing a personal statement is available from UCAS here.
Delivered using a mix of residential and distance learning. Term starts in September of each year and runs through to July. The first module is Applied Maths which is delivered by distance learning.
CCTV has a four day residential block, Vehicle examination, 2 one week residential blocks and Driver and the environment is delivered by distance learning.
All programmes start in September of each year and run through to June/July the following year.
We allow provisional places to be booked by employers, contact facultyoffice@aits.ac.uk. A provisional place is one where you are unable to provide a student name because you have not completed your recruitment process.
As soon as you can confirm your place, download and complete an application form (requires Acrobat or Acrobat reader) for each student together with copies of their certificates and any personal statement if required by the entry requirements and send it to ahowe@aitsuk.com. Registration for all programmes closes at midday on the final Friday in July and all the necessary paperwork must be submitted by this date. Any provisional places that have not been confirmed with a name will be lost.
Student on boarding begins in August.
