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"Do you want to take up Policing as a career
but have doubts about your ability to complete the Diploma of Policing
Practice?
Charles Sturt University can assist you. We
have introduced an Enabling Program for people wanting to study the
Diploma of Policing Practice, but who think that they may not have the
required study skills."
The Enabling Program will assist you to develop your knowledge and
skills in the areas of academic understanding and learning, and effective
reading, writing and communication that are required for success in
tertiary study. Topics include the university and you, organising
your time, effective reading and note-taking, writing at university and
passing exams.
You’ll learn, or refresh your memory, about how
to:
- plan for academic writing;
- take notes about readings and lectures, so that you can
communicate about what you’ve read or heard;
- present written and spoken assessments in the appropriate
format.
Before you start the Diploma of Policing Practice, you will learn
a range of skills that will allow you to concentrate on the content of the
course, rather than worrying about whether you can do the study
itself.
As the focus of this Program will be on the fundamental academic
abilities required by students studying the Diploma of Policing Practice,
the main areas of assessment will concentrate on reading, writing and oral
skills.
Frequently asked
questions
How
long is the Program and how is it assessed?
The
Program is self-paced and will take you approximately forty hours to
complete. While there are no major assignments, you will have a
number of short activities and assessment tasks to complete. You must
submit your assessment portfolio by the due date specified
How
will the Program be delivered?
The
Program will be delivered largely as printed materials with a range of
on-line enhancements and services available, such as email access to
tutors. Subject material will be despatched to you once your enrolment has
been processed.
What
are the entry requirements?
Before
you commence the Enabling Program, you must have submitted your
Professional Suitability Assessment (PSA) application to the NSW Police
for assessment. Processing of your PSA can occur at the same time as
you are completing the Enabling Program. Applicants cannot, however,
be accepted into the Diploma of Policing Practice until they have
satisfied all of the professional suitability requirements and
satisfactorily completed the Enabling Program.
How
do I apply?
You
can request an application form from the Charles Sturt University
Admissions Office: telephone 0269 332 121 .
Please quote course code 1000PE (for disadvantaged Australian students) or
course code 1000PF (for fee-paying students)
What
else should I do?
An
Information Day will be held in Sydney at the start of the Program. Your
attendance is not compulsory but is highly recommended. On the day you
will:
- receive
an explanation of the Program;
- where
appropriate, receive advice about English language programs offered in
conjunction with the Adult Migrant English Service;
- be
briefed on policing as a career;
- receive
an overview of all aspects of the Diploma of Policing Practice;
- gain
insights on life as a CSU student at the NSW Police College at
Goulburn;
- meet
other students doing the same course.
My
oral skills might be a problem
The
oral skills component of the Program is very important due to the
Professional Suitability requirements of the NSW Police. Potential
problems with this facet may be handled in two ways. You could:
- indicate
on the enrolment form the existence of a speech impediment and provide
a specialist’s report;
- request
a referral to the Adult Migrant English Service if English is not your
first language.
What
will it cost to study the Program?
The
Program is free to applicants who are in one or more of the disadvantaged
groups described on the Enrolment Form.
A
charge of $165 will apply to all other students.
When
does the Program start and how often will it run?
The
Program will run three times a year, at four-monthly intervals, with
intakes in January, May and September. Applications must be
submitted to the CSU Admissions Office by mid: December, April and August
respectively.
What
happens if I fail the Program?
You
may attempt the Program up to three times. After the first failure,
however, you would be advised of other options to boost your skills (TAFE,
Community College) before you attempt it again.
Am
I guaranteed admission to the Diploma of Policing Practice?
Once
you have successfully completed the Program (and the Professional
Suitability Assessment before that), you are guaranteed entry into the
Diploma course in one of the subsequent three intakes: January, May or
September. Note that you must continue to meet Professional Suitability
requirements throughout the course.
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