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What have I said to FAPSA members in the past? In 2015, in Cardiff, I talked about accreditation and the need for proportionality for Sole Traders and SMEs Last year in Leicester I continued the theme and introduced the engagement workshop we were running in April – aims to look at what support STs/SMEs need to start working towards accreditation David showed that we are now moving towards a workable model with the support of UKAS & the FSR Copyright of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

Copyright of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Equality of Quality The same standards will apply 17025 & 17020 must be adhered to for all those doing casework within the CJS Timeline defined in Code of practice & conduct Issue3 Also consult FSR Newsletters, Annual Report, www.gov.uk ILAC G19, P15, Appendices to the codes Applies across all businesses large and small This is a huge challenge for ST/SMEs & the CJS who NEED the STs/SME to engage (as their services are needed) Copyright of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

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Non-Professional levels Professional levels Chartered Forensic Practitioner Professional member for at least 3 years with a significant contribution (see additional requirements) approval by MEC Professional or Fellow with proven competency (see separate route) approval by MEC Fellow Professional PG Student on non-accredited Forensic Science Course or Individuals with an interest in Forensic Science Graduate with at least 3 years experience in forensic science role or min 8 years Forensic science role (non graduate) approval by MEC Associate Affiliate Graduate of an Accredited UG Forensic Science Course PG on an Accredited Forensic Science Course (automatic) or Any Graduate in first 2 years of Forensic Science Role Graduate of a non-accredited course approved by MEC Student Online application UG Student on Forensic Science Course All Professional levels approved by MEC & carry post nominals Online application

Pilot Scheme development £1500 to CSFS CSFS COST EACH ST/SME To grant £1500 to CSFS Approx £6000 (+VAT) to UKAS plus close out CSFS UKAS CSFS ST/SME INCOME 3 days @£870 from CSFS 2 applications @£1000 2 assessments @£5000 All inclusive of VAT 2 ST/SMEs @£1500 To grant 3-4 days @£870 to UKAS ++Consultancy, workshop and staff costs Prepare QMS & Associated Documents (see content above) Submit for Review 1 Day £870 Meeting to discuss implementation (May not be required) 1 Day £870 QMS Implementation with CSFS ST/SMEs CSFS Audit of CSFS ST/SMEs CSFS ST/SME Apply to UKAS Assessment Visit Close out effort Grant/announce accreditation CSFS ST/SME Apply to UKAS Assessment Visit Close out effort Grant/announce accreditation £1000 to UKAS £3K-5K to UKAS TBC as required Ongoing review of CSFS documentation/Project management 1-2 Days £870

CSFS Audit of CSFS ST/SMEs £1500 to CSFS INCOME 2 CSFS ST/SMEs @£1500 per year for 4 years £12,000 or £6000 per CSFS ST/SME S1 - Surveillance 1 (6 Months) £2K-3K to UKAS CSFS Audit of CSFS ST/SMEs £1500 to CSFS Repeatable Cycle Surveillance 2 (12 months from S1) £2K-3K to UKAS UKAS CSFS Audit of CSFS ST/SMEs £1500 to CSFS INCOME 2 CSFS ST/SMEs @ £12.5K each per 4 years Surveillance 3 (12 months from S2) £2K-3K to UKAS CSFS Audit of CSFS ST/SMEs £1500 to CSFS CSFS ST/SME Re-assessment £2.5-3.5K to UKAS COST EACH CSFS ST/SME £1500 per year for 4 years to CSFS (£6000) EACH ST/SME £12.5K every 4 years to UKAS TOTAL £18.5K per 4 year (less than £5K per year) Payable to CSFS Payable to UKAS

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Training needs analysis Training needs analysis General Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Notes Everyone initially enrols as an affiliate Affiliate CSFS Membership ACSFS/MCSFS ACSFS/MCSFS The PD requirement can be truly individualised based on performance at each stage or force led (or combination) all based on NOS – Force developed training for any given year based on CSFS feedback. After the training is delivered everyone retakes the online assessment and CSFS selct at 6 candidates for practical reassessment Performance criteria and feed into all assessment types & CPD needs 25 Points per yr 25 Points per yr 25 Points per yr CPD CSFS SELF Other CSFS SELF Other CSFS SELF Other CSFS CoPC PD Requirements PD Requirements Training needs analysis Training needs analysis General Training implementation Training implementation Subject specific CSFS Competence assessment Mock practical General Subject specific General Subject specific Random practical reassessment Random practical reassessment PDP Based on a rolling 3 year cycle, Performance criteria selected based on role and/or developmental needs assessment Dip Sampling Dip Sampling Observation Observation Output PDP PDP

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The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Council – (CSFS Strategic development) FIAG Council Lead Fingerprint Division Council Lead Small Business Division Council Lead Chair Communication Chair Deputy Chair Events Lead Quality Lead Editor Chair Accreditation Liaison Forensic Image Analysis Group Fingerprint Division FAPSA

CSFS Product Portfolio Affiliate or Professional Membership Conferences and Events Quality Standards Publications bundle Free events for members Forensic Course Accreditation, Recognition & endorsement Post Nominals Networking 1 day targeted CPD events CPD Engagement workshops Free PEN testing Certificates of Professional Competence (CoPC) Consultancy register reduced price Professional indemnity insurance Conferences Research symposia Competency Frameworks Money off learning resources ……and more Training courses Collaborative events Accreditation supports for ST’s and SMEs

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Support from the Professional Body CSFS Members – this event counts as CPD email us at info@csofs.org and log your attendance If you are interested to become a professional member and work with us on the development of the model for STs and SMEs then join as an Affiliate first then upgrade – immediate benefits Copyright of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

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