Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:39 AM AWST

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Diploma of Policing

Diploma of Policing

Qualification
National Code:
POL50115
State Code:
AWQ4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0911 - Justice And Law Enforcement
Original TGA Release Date
19/10/2015
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 19/10/2015 Current Approved
Description

The public safety industry operates through discrete sectors. Policing qualifications have been developed to set agreed minimum standards for police personnel that should be contextualised within the specifics of each police jurisdiction/agency/organisation's policies and procedures.

This qualification allows for the attainment of general skills in policing. The qualification covers skills that allow police staff to employ specialised knowledge and skilled practice in general police duties within a police environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Ten (10) units of competency are required for this qualification.
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVN48 POLGEN023 Apply legislation and judicial processes in policing 0 Unit of competency
AVN50 POLGEN020 Communicate within a policing environment 0 Unit of competency
AVN49 POLGEN022 Conduct an initial investigation 0 Unit of competency
AVN47 POLGEN024 Deliver policing services 0 Unit of competency
AVN44 POLGEN025 Deliver road policing services 0 Unit of competency
AVN59 POLGEN013 Demonstrate professional policing practice 0 Unit of competency
AVN45 POLGEN026 Gather and review information for policing 0 Unit of competency
AVN56 POLGEN018 Manage persons in care or custody 0 Unit of competency
AVN52 POLGEN019 Operate safely within a policing environment 0 Unit of competency
AVN51 POLGEN021 Provide a policing response 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J216 PUA50212 Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDQ4 POL50118 Diploma of Policing Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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