Accredited course Outline
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Diploma of Law Enforcement
Diploma of Law Enforcement
52151
3165
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The Diploma of Law Enforcement was developed to cater for the training needs of “para-professionals” in the legal industry in Western Australia needing specialised skills and knowledge in criminal law and related areas. A student will also learn to understand the practice and procedures within the various law encodement environment and agencies.
Schedule
1. Core units
Stage 1. Complete all eight (8) core units listed below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23429 | Analyse and assess elements of criminal law | 36 | Module | |
| 23428 | Analyse and assess foundations of law | 60 | Module | |
| 23430 | Analyse and assess law of evidence (fundamentals) | 36 | Module | |
| 23431 | Analyse and assess law of evidence (issues) | 36 | Module | |
| 23427 | Analyse and assess practice and procedure for a magistrate's court | 36 | Module | |
| C9746 | FNSICGEN304B | Apply health and safety practices in the workplace | 5 | Unit of competency |
| C9743 | FNSICGEN301B | Communicate in the workplace | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C9744 | FNSICGEN302B | Use technology in the workplace | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Core units
Stage 2. Complete all eight (8) core units listed below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23434 | Analyse and assess crimes against the person | 36 | Module | |
| 23439 | Analyse and assess criminal law defences | 36 | Module | |
| 23436 | Analyse and assess criminology issues | 36 | Module | |
| 23435 | Analyse and assess elements of criminology | 36 | Module | |
| 23432 | Analyse and assess essentials of court evidence | 36 | Module | |
| 23438 | Analyse and assess forensic science and the law | 40 | Module | |
| 23437 | Analyse and assess legal jurisdiction | 40 | Module | |
| 23433 | Analyse and assess police procedure, traffic and property offences | 36 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3159 | 51641 | Certificate IV in Law Enforcement | Accredited course |
| 3160 | 51642 | Diploma of Law Enforcement | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8814 | 52548WA | Diploma of Criminal Justice Practice | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. Training providers who wish to deliver the courses covered in this application must obtain written approval from the proponent and be registered by their state/territory accrediting body. For more information, please contact the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247 or email Carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au
3. The program outline has been entred on to STARS by VET Teaching and Learning, WA Dept of Training and Workforce Development, on 12/2/2010.
This course was re-accredited to incorporate percentage grading.