Police Academy
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Shanley.
This course aims to inform and prepare students for a career in the NZ Police Force. The end of year Graduation Certificate (Valid for 2-4 years) assist a fast track entry programme. Unit standards are themed to focus on the student's context which allows them to use their own life situation as the basis for assessment focus. Tuakiti ahurea (Identity) and the Police PRIMED Values play a major role in student learning and outcomes.
13 Police Academy is a course that investigates a career in the New Zealand Police Force. Students that want to know more about entering into the Police in the future would benefit from taking this course. In order to enter the course students are required to have a reasonable level of physical fitness as there is a large physical component to the course. They have the chance to gain 20+ credits as well as drivers licenses .
The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills and knowledge in:
Awareness – Self, NZ Police roles and careers, relationships, research
Practical – Fitness, Career Fair, Tough Guy/Tough Girl Challenge, Police Station Visit, driver licensing
Preparedness – Student has a sound understanding of Roles/pathways in NZ Police and entry requirements.
Course Overview
Term 1
4251 Plan a career pathway - Level 3, 3 credits
3491 Write A Report (Describe factors that contribute to mental health wellbeing and mental health problems) - Level 3, 4 credits
Physical Training
Term 2
1296 Interview in informal situations - Level 3, 3 credits
11097 Listen actively to gain information in an active setting - Level 3, 3 credits
Physical Training
Police Statin Visit
Term 3
1297 Conduct an Interview in a formal situation - Level 4, 5 credits
9681 Contribute to a team or group which has an objective - Level 3, 3 credits
91501 Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting - Level 3, 4 credits
Physical Training
Tough Guy Challenge (Mud Run)
Term 4
Career Fair
Physical Aptitude Test
Entry Requirements
- Entry to this course is strictly limited
- Successful applicants must have a minimum of 8 credits in Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy plus good attendance, behavioral and work ethic records.
- Students must have a high interest in the NZ Police or security industry. Attendance must be over 75% from year 12. In class unit standards will be taught and students are expected to be in class when required to achieve these on time.
- Part of the course requires the class to attend out of school tips associated with the NZ Police and students will be expected to attend all trips.
Pathway
This course is a Pre-Police course that is required to enter the New Zealand Police. Only serious candidates may apply.
Assessment Information
All assessments are internals, there are no external exams for this subjectStudents are expected to be dedicated and motivated to reach a good level of physical fitness.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 33 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 33 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Paramedic, Pathologist, Police Officer, Emergency Management Officer, Diver, Corrections Officer, Forensic Scientist, Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard, Parking Officer, Probation Officer, Intelligence Officer Successfully completion of the full course students will obtain a Graduation Certificate that is valid for 2-4 years and replaces a 6 month compulsory Pre-police course. They will understand the recruitment process and be able to make the transition from school or other employment with the correct knowledge.,
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2024. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.