Level 4Higher · HNC/Cert HE
Digital forensic technician
Support and manage the processing of digital evidence.
Typical duration
2 years
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Digital
Standard ref
ST1343
Role overview
Digital forensic technicians recover, preserve, and analyse digital evidence from devices such as computers, phones, and storage media in support of criminal investigations or civil disputes. You will work to strict evidence-handling procedures and produce clear, accurate reports suitable for use in court. It is a specialist role within policing, government agencies, law firms, or private forensic companies.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
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