Forensic Audio Evidence handling tools and Investigation procedures (equivalent to 2000 words)

Investigation

Forensic Audio Evidence Processing and Interpretation (equivalent to 3000 words)

Interpretation

Fundamentals of Audio Signals (Calculations Scales and Acoustic Theory)

Test

Introduction to Forensic Audio 
Sound and Acoustic Theory
Audio Signal Chain theory 
Modern Audio capture and storage techniques
Digital Audio Coding and common compression techniques
Benchmarking and Reference Equipment setup
Forensic Audio Handling Techniques
Forensic Audio Software
Forensic Audio Processing techniques for identifying Authenticity Continuity
Forensic Audio Processing for Analysing file components
Critical listening Evaluation
Electric Network Frequency Analysis
Forensic Audio Enhancement and Interpretation Techniques
Forensic Audio Interpretation Methodology and Calculations
Forensic Audio Reporting
Common Forensic Audio Case Files

The Syllabus involves applying the Audio Forensic process chain appropriately with a keen awareness of the risks and implications associated with the standards and processes required for each procedure:
1. Capture/ Duplication/Handling of files from original format in professional manner
2. Transfer of files to digital analysis software
3. Authentication Assessment of files
3. Manipulation and Interpretation of Audio files in Analysis Software for forensic investigation processes
4. Safe storage and transfer techniques
5. Quality Assessment and Documentation for effectiveness, acceptability, impact accuracy and repeatability of the forensic audio processes completed to a level of competence where the student is able to defend their decision process under professional cross examination

Audio Forensics Theory and Practice - 7000AMP

Audio Forensics Theory and Practice

Evaluate the risks, implications and influence of the procedures they have undertaken on the outcomes of criminal investigations

Critically appraise audio materials obtained from a variety of common sources

Investigate, analyse and interpret forensic audio materials

Transfer, store and investigate forensic audio materials