Bachelor of Accident Forensics
Central Queensland University
About
The Accident Forensics degree develops expertise in the investigation and analysis of the factors which lead to accidents and the interventions required to prevent their recurrence.
Accident Forensics graduates demonstrate advanced skills at systematically breaking down the factors leading to an accident and making the necessary findings and conclusions for prevention.
The course provides core studies in:
Accident Phenomenology;
Investigation Methods;
Forensic Engineering;
Accident Analysis;
Human Factors Investigation and Occupational Health and Safety.
You will complete a capstone accident investigation project based on a ‘real' accident reconstruction at the university ‘crash lab'.
The 120 hour work placement with practising accident investigators in the field ensures you are well prepared to integrate into your chosen career.
The course has been developed in consultation with Australia's leading accident investigation professionals from air, rail, road and industrial contexts, and the leading organisations and government authorities which inform public safety strategies.
You will also graduate with professional skills in occupational health and safety and will be well prepared to work in that area.
You may apply for the award, Diploma of Workplace Health and Safety in addition to the Bachelor of Accident Forensics.
Structure
Course Structure
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Core Structure
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| Number of units: 24 | Total credit points: 144 |
The following units have compulsory residential schools. Introductory Science; Introductory Anatomy and Physiology; Investigative Methods Practice; Accident Forensics; Safety Engineering; Crash Lab Project 1 and Crash Lab Project 2. See the residential school timetable for details.
Compulsory residential schools are held in Rockhampton and are conducted for these units taken by distance students (non AINV units). AINV units are generally held in the Bundaberg Forensic Investigation Crash Lab.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AINV11001 | Real World Investigation | --> |
| --> OCHS11025 | Health and Safety Risk Management | --> |
| --> SCIE11022 | Introductory Science | --> |
| --> OCHS11026 | Introductory Occupational Health and Safety | --> |
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| Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AINV11002 | Socio-technical Systems | --> |
| --> AINV11003 | Introduction to Investigative Methods | --> |
| --> BIOH11005 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology | --> |
| --> OCHS11027 | OHS Fundamentals | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AINV12001 | Investigative Methods Practice | --> |
| --> AINV12002 | Accident Phenomenology | --> |
| --> OCHS12018 | Safety Science | --> |
| --> OCHS12019 | Human Factors | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AINV12003 | Victim Pathology | --> |
| --> AINV12004 | Investigation Domain Contexts | --> |
| --> AINV12005 | Forensic Engineering | --> |
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| Year 2 - Term 3 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> SCIE11018 | Introduction to Forensic Science | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 1 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AINV13001 | Accident Analysis | --> |
| --> AINV13003 | Crash Lab Project 1 | --> |
| --> OCHS13016 | Advanced Occupational Health | --> |
| --> OCHS13018 | Safety Systems | --> |
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| Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AINV13002 | Human Factors Investigation | --> |
| --> AINV13004 | Learning From Failure | --> |
| --> AINV13005 | Accident Forensics Professional Practice | --> |
| --> AINV13006 | Crash Lab Project 2 | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 17 | SR 65 | ATAR 59.9 |
Entry Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- An Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma level qualification, or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
Recommended study - English (4, SA) and a science subject
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Systematically analyse the knowledge, principles and concepts related to accident forensics.
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- Communicate in a professional manner appropriate for accident forensics and transdisciplinary practice.
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- Evaluate and research new information and evidence from a range of sources relevant to accident forensics.
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- Conduct accident investigations and analysis based on knowledge and techniques appropriate to accident forensics.
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- Critically reflect on own learning needs and to seek ongoing professional learning opportunities.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | --> | --> | --> | --> | |
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | --> | --> | |||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | ||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | ||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> |
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