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Certificate III in Police Studies

Certificate III in Police Studies

Accredited course
National Code:
10262NAT
State Code:
3742
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/10/2014
Field of Education
0911 - Justice And Law Enforcement
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
390
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Basic Education/Employment Skills, Preparation (2100)
Accredited Date
01/07/2014
Expiry Date
30/06/2019
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The aim of this course is to provide training in introductory policing skills and basic knowledge of the justice system in alignment with the entry-level competencies required by police for recruitment, and to support the achievement of a higher level of police professionalism.
It also helps potential applicants understand what they can expect if they are successful in gaining admission to the Academy and what life is like working as a Police Officer.

Schedule
Complete all nine (9) core units.
1. Core Units

All nine units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C8005 PSPGOV309A Address client needs 30 Unit of competency
35904 POLETH301A Apply ethics to issues in policing 60 Module
35905 POLJUS301A Apply key concepts in law and justice to issues in policing 80 Module
35906 POLSOC301A Apply knowledge of contemporary social issues for police 60 Module
C8010 PSPGOV314A Contribute to conflict management 20 Unit of competency
C8064 PSPOHS301A Contribute to workplace safety 30 Unit of competency
D0789 BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
C8008 PSPGOV312A Use workplace communication strategies 30 Unit of competency
C8004 PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
3709 40602SA Certificate III in Police Studies Accredited course
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