The scheme is split into three parts;
031  First written paper
032  Second written paper
033  Practical skills

Candidates have to pass all three parts in order to be awarded a Certificate.

Administrative changes
City and Guilds now requires that all candidates who have attended an initial course on or after 01/01/07 are  registered with City and Guilds.  Registration will attract a City and Guilds Registration fee.

This change is necessary as a number of the elements  of 033 are assessed during the initial Part I course.

The syllabus no longer 'requires', rather it now 'suggests' that the practical element (033) is completed prior to taking the written exams (031 & 032).  If a Candidate chooses to do this and, passes the written exams, no certificate will be issued until the practical element and thus the course, has been successfully completed.

Changes to the Practical Syllabus
ACPO has made a number of changes to the Practical Syllabus. 

The changes do mean that the two reconstructions traditionally submitted to complete the award of 033 will no longer be sufficient to gain a pass.

The main changes include producing evidence of;

• health and safety at scenes
• the use of other experts (tachograph, toxicology etc.)
• the evaluation and use of witness evidence
• awareness of electronic distance measuring equipment.

The changes mean that Centres will no longer be able to collect all the evidence required to pass 033 and that Senior Collision Investigators will now have a role in collecting evidence on the Candidates performance in practical situations.

These pages are designed to assist Senior Collision Investigator in managing the changes and collecting the appropriate evidence.

In order to assist the Centre, can you please ensure that you submit all the evidence (the portfolio) in one go rather than in bits.  A new coversheet has been designed to assist you (see below).  We would also prefer you to continue to submit the reconstruction reports prior to the 31st July in which the Candidate wishes to take the exam. 

Collating checking and referencing the evidence provided by Candidates is a time consuming process.  We reserve this task for the month of September.  If you do submit your practical evidence after the examinations, there will inevitably be a delay before a Certificate can be issued. 

Use the Evidence Checking Wizard to assist you in collecting sufficient evidence.  Start Wizard