Diploma in Policing

Purpose

The intended purpose of this qualification is to give the successful student a professional, vocational and sound understanding of the general theoretical principles and their applications in

the field of Policing.

Rationale

The qualifying learner will be able to apply composite policing, legal and management principles in the field of safety and security in an integrated fashion to secure safety in society.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

The Institutional Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures are followed. Learners who do not meet entry requirements can apply for access to the qualification through RPL against a module, or part/full qualification for learning obtained through formal, informal and non-formal learning. Learners need to submit a Portfolio of Evidence which will be internally assessed. Credits may be awarded based on the assessment results and learners have the opportunity to appeal against the assessment result where credits were not awarded.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is

• National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework. (NQF) Level 4.

This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 and 6 totalling at 360 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 140 Credits

• English Practical: Policing 1.2, 10 Credits.
• English Practical: Policing 1.1, 10 Credits.
• Law for Policing 1.2, 15 Credits.
• Policing 1.1, 15 Credits.
• Law for Policing 1.1, 15 Credits.
• Policing 1.2, 15 Credits.
• Investigation of Crime 1.1, 15 Credits.
• Investigation of Crime 1.2, 15 Credits.
• Information Communication Technology(ICT) Skills 1, 10 Credits.
• Management Leadership 1.1, 10 Credits.
• Management Leadership 1.2, 10 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 220 Credits

• Investigation of Crime 2.1, 18 Credits.
• Investigation of Crime 2.2, 18 Credits.
• Law for Policing 2.1, 18 Credits.
• Law for Policing 2.2, 18 Credits.
• Policing 2.2, 18 Credits.
• Policing 2.1, 18 Credits.
• Policing 3.1, 18 Credits.
• Law for Policing 3.1, 18 Credits.
• Law for Policing 3.2, 18 Credits.
• Investigation of Crime 3.1, 20 Credits.
• Investigation of Crime 3.2, 20 Credits.
• Policing 3.2, 18 Credits.

1. Manage a community service according to policy.
2. Resolve and manage crime according to legal and investigative principles.
3. Prevent crime by involving all stakeholders.
4. Manage resources to deliver an effective and efficient service to the community.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Victim empowerment principles are applied according to the rights of the victim.
• Policies and guidelines in the Community Service Centre are applied according to guidelines and principles.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• The establishment and maintenance of relationships are explained according to policy.
• The management of informer networks is explained according to policy.
• The management of general case flow is explained according to legal and investigative principles.
• Investigative process regarding selected offences is completed according to legal and investigative principles.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution models are applied according to requirements.
• Proactive strategies are planned by using an integrative approach and implementation, monitoring and evaluation are explained to the National Crime Prevention Strategy.
• Ways of community involvement are explained according to policy.

Assessment Criteria for Exit Level 4

• The acquisition and allocation of logistical resources are explained according to prescribed guidelines.
• Finances are managed according to financial principles.
• Policy implementation is explained according to policy management principles.
• Human resources principles and strategies are explained according to human resources practice.

Integrated Assessment.

Both formative and summative assessments are integral components of all modules within the qualification and have application to both traditional summative and continuous assessment, ensuring overall applied competence. All teaching and learning activities in the qualification are aligned to the assessment approach of the individual modules indicating a constructive alignment approach in the design of the qualification. The assessment activities form an integral part of the teaching and learning process and are systematically and purposefully used to generate data for grading. Timely feedback to learner forms part of the assessment strategy of the institution and is used to inform teaching and learning and to improve the curriculum. Learning outcomes in all modules give an indication as to what will be assessed in the module and thus ensures constructive alignment of the modules within the qualification.