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Overview

This course will provide biometric technicians with knowledge and skills to examine, interpret, communicate and report technical and practical information on face biometric technologies.

It provides students with ability to conduct morphological facial image comparisons, using anatomical and physiological characteristics of the face, limitations of facial images and comparison techniques.

Qualification:

 Statement of Attainment - Biometric Facial Assessor

Course start date:

 July 2026

Course No:

 SA-HS49

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

CIT will deliver this course of training over a period of 15 weeks part-time. Learners will be provided with flexibility to incorporate and complete blended learning and assessments within their own work environment. Learners should allocate an additional 2 – 4 hours per unit per week, for independent study, learning and assessment preparation.

Cost Info:

Further information about fees is available at Course fees and assistance

Indicative Cost:

Standard: $480

Commercial/Full: $1,360

Likely Job Outcome:

Biometric Technician

Application Type:

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Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you must hold 11324NAT Certificate IV in Biometrics or have equivalent industry experience, knowledge and skills.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 2 subjects

Core: Complete 2

  • NAT11324003   Apply facial image comparison techniques
    • CIT Code: FOSC485
      Cost: Standard $240.00
      Full fee $680.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to examine, interpret, and report on facial image comparisons using terminology and techniques in a workplace. This includes assessing individual workplace requirements in accordance with applicable legislation, security, and privacy protocols. It requires the ability to conduct morphological facial image comparisons, using anatomical and physiological characteristics of the face, limitations of facial images and comparison techniques. It also includes the reporting on the results of facial comparisons using evidentiary standards. This unit could be applied in, but is not limited to, the following workplaces: police services, border security agencies, security organisations, road traffic agencies, investigation units, banking, and telecommunications. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • NAT11324004   Apply and provide advice on face biometric technologies
    • CIT Code: FOSC486
      Cost: Standard $240.00
      Full fee $680.00
      Description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to examine, interpret, and communicate technical and practical information on face biometric technologies for workplace implementation. It requires the ability to identify and analyse face biometric systems to meet a workplace need. This includes assessing individual workplace requirements in accordance with industry standards, legislation, security, and privacy-related protocols. This unit could be applied in, but is not limited to, the following workplaces: police services, border security agencies, security organisations, road traffic agencies, investigation units, banking, and telecommunications. This unit applies to roles that involve the application of a face biometric system for implementation within the workplace. It does not apply to roles that involve the technical installation of face biometric systems. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

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Advanced Diploma Public Safety (Fire Investigation) PUA60922
Diploma Forensic Identification (Biometrics) 11217NAT
Diploma Forensic Identification (Document Examination) 11217NAT
Diploma Forensic Identification (Facial) 11217NAT
Certificate IV Biometric Technologies 11324NAT
Statement Attainment Introduction to Biometrics

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au