DU MÉTIER®: Basic Collision Scene Investigation

Technical Investigations and Consultants (PTY) LTD

Basic Collision Scene Investigation

Basic Collision Scene Investigation - Level 2
OBJECTIVES	TARGET AUDIENCE
Attendees are prepared to be able to: Collect and accurately record the evidence and information on the collision scene Communicate the information in an effective manner, so that the court will be able to properly understand this information Placed in position to identify the contributing factors relevant to the incident Identify critical factors that should be analysed by an expert	This advanced course is designed for: Law enforcement officers (SAPS, Traffic, Military) Assessors / Loss Adjusters / Insurance companies Legal firms Road Accident Fund Emergency services Vehicle manufacturers Road engineers / consultants
This course is a prerequisite to the Advanced Collision Scene Investigation Course (Level 3)

SCOPE OF THE COURSE	OUTCOMES
INTRODUCTION TO COLLISION INVESTIGATION Information from road Information from vehicles Information from people RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT Exhibits Experts Search and seizure Drunk driving / Driving under the influence COLLISION SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY Introduction to light and photography Cameras, functions and use Basic photography techniques and procedures COLLISION SCENE MEASURING AND DRAWING OF PLAN The rough sketch Sketch plans Plans INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE Safeguard procedures Protecting the scene and exhibits Collection of exhibits Packaging Handing in for analysis INVESTIGATION - HEAVY/ARTICULATED VEHICLES (TRUCKS & BUSES) INTRODUCTION TO EXPERT INVESTIGATION Vehicle (Including vehicle components and systems, brakes, steering, etc.) Scene Tyre marks Lamps Introduction to Tyre analysis Introduction to Failure analysis INTRODUCTION TO SPEED CALCULATIONS Energy Momentum Speed from straight skids Speed from yaw marks	Safeguard the collision scene, himself and other road users according to set safety standards Made aware of incidents involving Dangerous Goods Know and understand the applicable sections of the Criminal Procedure Act and the Road Traffic Act Follow the correct procedures during the investigation of the collision scene Follow the correct procedures during the investigation of vehicles involved Follow the correct procedure during the arrest of the driver suspected of driving under the influence Know and understand and convey(describe) the influencing and contributing factors in a collision situation (Tyre marks, scratches and gouges, vehicle factors, lights of vehicles, component failure, simple speed calculation, visibility, rain, sight angles, road markings, signage and other relevant factors) Photograph the complete collision scene and exhibits during all reigning light conditions Draw a rough sketch, sketch plan and an accurate plan of the collision scene to scale Correct procedure to collect the relevant exhibits for further investigation Complete the AR (correctly) Open and Register criminal case docket Interview witnesses and take statements Prepare an A1 statement for the case docket Compile a photo album, plan and key to photo album and plan TARGET AUDIENCE This basic course is designed for: Law enforcement officers (SAPS, Traffic, Military) Assessors / Loss Adjusters / Insurance companies Legal firms Road Accident Fund Emergency services Vehicle manufacturers Road engineers / consultants

COURSE PRESENTERS
KONRAD WALTER LÖTTER Managing Director: Du Métier (PTY) Ltd. B.Eng.(Mech.) UP Konrad worked in SAPS from 1992-12-01 to 1999-07-31 as Forensic Engineer. As Managing Director, he started his own forensic engineering company in 1999, namely Du Métier (PTY) LTD. His work includes the investigation and analysis of collisions (road traffic collisions and industrial accidents). He has been an expert witness in various criminal and civil matters. He is a member of the Forensic Engineering Standards Generating Group (SGG) at the Engineering Council of South Africa. Konrad has presented a number of courses, including SAPS Vehicle Examiners Course, Basic Collision investigation, Advanced Collision investigation, Collision Reconstruction. Over the years, Konrad provided training to a number of Provincial Traffic authorities, the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory and SAPS collision units. He also assisted the Department of Transport in road safety planning.	PAUL NICHOLAS BLACKBURN Director, Du Métier (PTY) Ltd. Paul started his career in the South African Police Services in 1986. In 1994, he became the Commander of the Accident Unit at SAPS Pretoria Central, a position he held until 1999, before joining Du Métier (PTY) LTD in 2000. His work includes the investigation and analysis of collisions (road traffic collisions) and fires (mechanical). He has been an expert witness in various criminal and civil matters. Paul has presented a number of courses, including Basic Collision investigation, Advanced Collision Investigation, Collision Reconstruction. Over the years, Paul provided training to a number of Provincial Traffic authorities, the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory and SAPS collision units. He also assisted the Department of Transport in road safety planning.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRY	FEES
As prerequisite to the Basic Course, the candidates must: Be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate	The cost of the 2-week Basic Collision Scene Investigation Course is: Pretoria - To be advised WHAT'S INCLUDED IN COURSE FEE Course attendance Teas and luncheons Course material / Basic Collision Investigation Manual Drawing of two plans to scale Night photography Presentations

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ACCEPTANCE Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions on the completion of course registration form, it is accepted that the registree is duly authorised by the organisation to register the delegate(s) for this course. Should the registree not have authorisation, the CSIR may in its sole discretion, hold the registree personally liable for all payments due. COURSE FEES (in ZAR) Electronic payment should be made one week in advance. Company cheques will be accepted on arrival. Payments and Deposits can be made directly into CSIR-Corporate bank account: ABSA Bank, Lynnwood Road, Pretoria, South Africa Bank Account: 540 002 258 Branch Code: 33-47-45-10; Our Ref. No. 59A3BSC ACC [your surname]. Please fax copy of registration form and/or deposit slip to: Fax: +27 12 841-2379	CANCELLATIONS The CSIR reserves the right to cancel or postpone this event in the case of unforeseen circumstances. In the case of a cancelled course, applicants will be informed and all fees will be refunded. Cancellations by registrees are accepted, IN WRITING and WITHOUT PENALTY, up to 10 working days prior to date of commencement. Cancellations between 3 - and 10 working days, prior to the date of commencement will be subject to a fee of 50% of the course fee. Delegates cancelling less than 3 WORKING DAYS prior to the date of commencement of the course will be liable for payment of the full course fee. NON-ARRIVALS will be liable for the payment of the full course fee. SUBSTITUTES will be accepted at no additional cost, provided that it is arranged prior to the commence of the course.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For course information, fee information and booking: Christo Mynhardt CSIR-Built Environment Technology Transfer Centre P.O. Box 395, Pretoria, South Africa, 0001 Tel: +27 12 841-4211 Fax: +27 12 841-2379	For technical information and prerequisite enquiries: Konrad Lötter Du Métier Technical Investigations and Consultants (PTY) LTD P.O. Box 15199, Lyttelton, South Africa, 0140 Tel: +27 12 664-2480/1 Fax: +27 12 664-2474