Overview


The aim of the Associate Degree of Policing Practice is to produce graduates who:

  1. at the point of attestation are able to undertake effectively the duties of a Probationary Constable of Police;
    and
  2. at the point of confirmation are able to undertake effectively the duties of a confirmed Constable of Police.

The confirmed Constable will have achieved a standard of proficiency where he/she is capable of dealing with all situations encountered in the course of their duties and of carrying out any function or investigation for any event that is not overly complex or of a protracted nature. The officer will be able to identify situations where referral is required; undertake to finality, where appropriate, all investigations, inquiries, documentation, administration, customer service and support; and work with minimal supervision.

The Associate Degree of Policing Practice focuses and builds on six core areas of police work and the National Competencies for Police Officers outlined by Australian New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA). It aims to improve students' capacities in operational communication, problem-solving in a community context, safe custody and the use of alternatives to custody, investigation, working with victims, and ethics and accountability.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Credit

Credit Arrangements

Checks

Police Check

Structure

Course information
Essential Set128 Credit Points

Enrolment pattern

Full-time Session 1 IntakeOn campusSession 1 PPP145 Law Policy and Procedure 1 (16)PPP146 Investigative Practice 1 (12)PPP147 Communication and Police Professional Standards, Conduct and Values 1 (12) Session 2 PPP148 Officer Safety (8)PPP149 Law Policy and Procedure 2 (12)PPP150 Investigative Practice 2 (8)PPP151 Communication and Police Professional Standards, Conduct and … For more content click the Read More button below. Part-timeOnlineSession 3 PPP233 Operational Policing 1 (12) Session 4 PPP243 Operational Policing 2 (16) Session 5 PPP253 Operational Policing 3 (16) Part-time Session 1 IntakeOnlineSession 1 Session 1A PPP152 Law Policy and Procedure 1APPP153 Investigative Practice 1A (6)PPP154 Communication and Police Professional standards, Conduct and Values 1 (6) Session 1B PPP155 Law Policy and Procedure 1BPPP156 Investigative Practice 1B (6)PPP157 Communication and Police Professional Standards, Conduct and Values 1B (6) Full-timeOn campusSession 2 PPP148 Officer SafetyPPP149 Law Policy and Procedure 2 (12)PPP150 Investigative Practice 2PPP151 Communication and Police Professional Standards, Conduct and Values 2 Part-timeOnlineSession 3 PPP233 Operational Policing 1 (12) Session 4 PPP243 Operational Policing 2 (16) Session 5 PPP253 Operational Policing 3 (16)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
understand the social context of policing
2.
understand the place of policing within the broader context of the criminal justice system
3.
evaluate critically their professional practice in policing
4.
contribute to the enhancement of police practice
5.
undertake investigations
6.
undertake autonomously and through further study professional development
7.
understand the values which guide policing in Australian society
8.
understand the ethical standards and accountability expected of police officers
9.
carry out the duties of a General Duties Police Officer, including (CLO10 - CLO20):
10.
prepare high quality briefs of evidence
11.
cooperate with others to provide a just and stable society
12.
provide appropriate customer service and support
13.
communicate effectively within the police organisation and in dealing with all customers
14.
uphold the rule of law and due process
15.
maintain public peace and safety
16.
protect and advise citizens
17.
apply conflict resolution skills in communication
18.
facilitate the exercise of democratic rights by citizens
19.
document activities effectively
20.
apply problem solving skills in a community context

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