Abstract

This subject focuses on the probationary constable performing duties in an 'assist' role. It focuses on the application of the key police practice domains of legislation,investigation, professional practice and community engagement.The focus on application requires students to engage in problem solving and decision making in the field.I provides opportunities to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

operational policing: shift preparation; undertakng patrols/environmental scanning; operational safety; responding to incidents;information gathering, collating and recordingevidence, criminal defences and Brief of Evidence preparationpre-arrest powerscrime trends and hot spotsengaging with diverse groups in the communitymanaging individual workload and resilienceprofessional decision-making and developing a leadership rolesocial media

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to complete their individual workloads as a probationary constable under supervision
2.
be able to render assistance as a probationary constable under supervision
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be able to perform operational policing duties at a professional level as identified in the NSWPF Operational Portfolio
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be able to apply legislation to different operational policing situations
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be able to apply investigative practices to different operational policing situations
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be able to utilise communications strategies for effective operational policing

Work integrated learning

Service Learning Duration 432 hours Details Workplace learning is undertaken through students engaging in policing duties in the capacity of a Probationary Constable. Students will be assessed on their application of skills through an Operational Portfolio and will work approximately 36 hours per week over a 12 week period.In terms … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning activities

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students will require internet access.