Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Police Academy

13POL
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Shanley.

Entry Requirements



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

Learning Areas:

Careers, Police Academy, Vocational Pathways


Assessment Information

All assessments are internals, there are no external exams for this subject
Students are expected to be dedicated and motivated to reach a good level of physical fitness.


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.