1. Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide
Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences What can we offer Sole Traders & SMEs? Dr Anya L. Hunt -CEO
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2. 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
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Equality of Quality
The same standards will apply
17025 & 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,
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)
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4. Promotes & develops regulation in forensic science & practice
Provides opportunities for education, training & development for forensic practitioners
Supports and encourages research & development in the forensic sciences
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5. 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

6. 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 from CSFS 2 2
All inclusive of VAT 2
To grant 3-4 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

7. CSFS Audit of CSFS ST/SMEs
£1500 to CSFS
INCOME
2 CSFS 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 £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
£ K 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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Other services
Guidance and support
Collaborative working to reduce UKAS costs
Method development and validation
Document management systems
SOPs, procedures and protocols (Peer Review)
Conflict management/Complaints procedure/Code of Conduct
Templates, pathways and model documentation
Education, CPD and Competence assessment support
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9. 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

10. ALEFA BAFS Forensic Image Analysis Group Fingerprint Society FAPSA
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11. 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

12. 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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14. Support from the Professional Body
CSFS Members – this event counts as CPD us at 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
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15. Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide
Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide
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