1-DAY BPA TRAINING FOR FORENSIC PROFESSIONALS
We recently delivered a series of 1-day practical BPA training courses to professionals from forensic, policing and academia at the fantastic UK Resilience Academy near York.
This was a slightly different approach for us.
Throughout the year, we travel around the country delivering training directly to organisations, typically working with one team, at one venue, over the course of a day. However, we recognised that this model could create a barrier for smaller agencies, particularly those with just one or two people who need BPA training, where the cost of arranging a dedicated session could be difficult to justify.
We wanted to find a way to make the training more accessible, so we introduced five one-day open courses across a single week. This gave individuals and smaller teams the opportunity to join us, without the need for their organisation to commission a whole day's training exclusively for them.
It also created an additional benefit: often bringing together practitioners from different organisations, backgrounds and levels of experience. Rather than simply learning alongside their own colleagues, participants had the opportunity to share experiences, hear different perspectives and learn from one another, making the experience all the richer.
The aim of this one-day introductory course is not to produce ‘BPA experts’, but to provide participants with a sound foundation in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. We want people to leave with an understanding of how BPA can contribute to an investigation, alongside an appreciation of its strengths and limitations when applied in a crime scene context.
Classroom-based teaching is complemented by practical sessions in our bespoke blood rooms at the UK Resilience Academy. Hear it, see it, do it is a common theme throughout our courses, and these hands-on sessions give participants the opportunity to investigate for themselves the factors that influence bloodstain production and develop a better understanding of the science in practice.
We recognise that not every organisation has the numbers, resources or budget to commission dedicated training, and we don't believe that should mean individuals miss out on valuable learning opportunities. If this type of approach would benefit your organisation or team, whether you have one person or several who would like to attend, please get in touch. We're always happy to explore different ways of delivering our training and, where we can, we'll work with you to make it happen.
Here's what PARTICIPANTS had to say about the TRAINING:
"Superb course - the best I have attended in years
"I am taking so much away from this training - it is relevant to my role"
"The practicals were well organised and I learned alot without realising it!"
"Your teaching style is extraordinary Jo. I have enjoyed every minute."
And there's more to the experience than just the training. The UK Resilience Academy provides a fantastic setting, with space to step away from the classroom, relax, reflect on the day's learning and enjoy the great outdoors. It's the perfect combination of practical learning, shared experiences and time to recharge.
Are you looking for BPA training for yourself or your team?
We regularly post information about our training courses on our website, or email team@spattered.co.uk to discuss your individual requirements.
We are committed to building longstanding training relationships with our clients and so if you have any interest in BPA, please get in touch. We will work with you to find a cost-effective way for you to gain skills in BPA that are relevant to your role. EMAIL team@spattered.co.uk
Happy BPA-ing :)
