Getting started offers a range of activities designed to introduce the NCIS, the data contained within it and the services offered by the NCIS Unit.
All NCIS training sessions on offer are outlined in the Training schedule 2024 (External link).
General information session
The NCIS General information session provides an overview of the NCIS, how it came about, what it is and how it works. Attendees will gain an understanding of how NCIS data may be accessed and the services offered by the NCIS Unit.
All general information sessions are delivered online and include a presentation and Q&A time. A Microsoft Teams account is not required to join the session.
General information session - Open to the public
This session may be beneficial for researchers who are considering applying to use NCIS data, current approved NCIS users, court staff, data report recipients and other stakeholders.
Sessions are offered on a quarterly basis and are open to anyone to attend.
2024 session dates
Registrations are essential.
Request a general information session for your organisation
The general information session can be delivered specifically for staff in your organisation.
To submit a request
Email the following information to ncis@ncis.org.au (External link):
- organisation name
- reason for request
- expected number of participants
- proposed dates.
Getting started for approved users
Induction information and training is provided to approved death investigators and third party researchers to equip them with knowledge and skills to best utilise the NCIS for their approved purpose.
Death investigators
Getting started for death investigators provides an overview of the NCIS and additional information about the NCIS relevant to the user type.
All new approved death investigators are provided with a getting started pack as part of the induction process.
Coders
Getting started for coders provides an overview of the NCIS and additional information about the NCIS relevant to the user type. This training is incorporated into the NCIS Classroom coder introduction training.
Third party researchers
Getting started for third party researchers provides an overview of the NCIS and additional information about the NCIS relevant to the user type.
The NCIS Unit runs induction sessions for all new and renewed approved third party projects which all researchers are expected to attend.
Getting started for coroners and court managers
Induction information is available to all coroners and coronial court managers to provide further information about the NCIS relevant to their roles and an overview of services available.
Coroners
Getting started for coroners provides additional information about the NCIS relevant to their roles. This pack is provided when a coroner becomes an approved NCIS death investigator.
To request a copy email ncis@ncis.org.au (External link).
Coronial court managers
Getting started for coronial court managers provides additional information about the NCIS relevant to their roles.
To request a copy email ncis@ncis.org.au (External link).