Leaflet code:
UCAS code:
UCAS:L400
Awarding body:
EDEXCEL
Source:
automated
Subject Areas:
Overview:
The purpose of the HNC in Policing is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the policing sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Policing
Graduates successfully completing the Level 4 Higher National Certificate will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of policing.
They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility.
They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies.
They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to policing, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource.
Entry Requirements:
How will I be assessed?:
Level 4
50% written assessments
20%, portfolios
30% presentation
Fees, Finance and Funding:
Length:
1 year
Application URL:
https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=f10b0314-0a38-4896-a004-9c3539dcd229&academicYearId=2020
UIO ID GP:
622488
Opportunities for further study:
The HNC in Policing provides a solid grounding in policing, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage and progress onto the HND in Policing.
On successful completion the HND in Policing, students can develop their careers in the policing sector through:
• entering the policing family, e.g. as a Special Constable, a Police Volunteer or as Police Staff (civilian roles)
• continuing existing employment within the Police force
• committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• progressing to onto relevant police-related courses, for example:
o BA (Hons) Policing
o BSc (Hons) Criminology and Policing
o BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation
Reading List:
What are the careers that this will this lead to?:
Course Associated Costs:
Required and essential items for programme and cost.
These are costs outside of academic books, printing costs and any other standard students related costs and are related specifically to the subject they are studying.
DBS Required. Please tick:
Yes ☐
No ☒
Staff profile:
Industry experts in the field of policing.
Non-academic entry Requirements:
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have previous learning towards a degree-level qualification or relevant industry or life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.
What will I be studying?:
Year 1: Command and Control (15 credits)
Year 1: Criminal Law (15 credits)
Year 1: Criminology - Practical Application for the Police Service (15 credits)
Year 1: Equality and Diversity in the Police Service (15 credits)
Year 1: Police and the Criminal Justice Service (15 credits)
Year 1: Roads Policing (15 credits)
Year 1: Small-Scale Research Project in Policing (15 credits)
Year 1: Technology and the Police Services (15 credits)
Location:
Openshaw Campus
Mode of attendance:
Full Time
Qualification type:
HNC
Start date:
September 2020
Tax Qual type:
Keywords:
Policing, Police Volunteer, Youth and community work, Criminal Investigation, Special Constable, Civilian roles,
Search Category:
Courses
Search Order:
Criminology and Social Justice 4 Higher National Certificate in Policing
Instance Details:
Segment:
HE
Show on clearing:
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