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Digital forensic technician
Level
4
Higher
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Digital
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Support and manage the processing of digital evidence.
What you'd do
Seize and bag digital devices following evidence handling procedures
Create forensic images of hard drives and mobile devices
Use forensic software to search, recover, and analyse digital data
Examine internet history, communications, and deleted files for evidence
Maintain accurate case logs and chain-of-custody documentation
Write technical forensic reports for investigators and solicitors
Give evidence or provide statements relating to forensic findings
What you'd learn
Digital forensics principles: seizure, preservation, acquisition, and analysis
Forensic imaging tools and write-blocking techniques
File systems, metadata, and how operating systems store data
Mobile device forensics and cloud data recovery methods
Legal frameworks governing digital evidence and chain of custody
Report writing for technical and non-technical audiences, including courts
Cybercrime types and how digital evidence relates to offences
Ready to look for a place?
See live Digital forensic technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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