Overview
Are you interested in applying to work with Victoria Police? The Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway 22512VIC will help you to gain the skills needed for your application.
This preparation course for the police application will provide you with essential skills to communicate effectively in diverse situations, and manage your own well being. You will develop knowledge of:
- the policing environment and its broad legal and ethical framework
- techniques to meet and maintain required fitness and swimming standards
- strategies to support personal well being
- English-language vocabulary and grammar to the level required for entry into Victoria Police or Protective Services Officer training
- mathematical language and operations to a level required for entry into Victoria Police or Protective Services Officer training
- communication techniques to support verbal reasoning and non-verbal communication
- exam strategies.
You will also develop skills to the standard require by the recruitment process in:
- physical fitness and swimming
- verbal and written communication
- numeracy (maths).
Completion of this course does not result in acceptance to the Victoria Police Academy. There are additional requirements that are determined and assessed by Victoria Police. See more information on the Police recruitment process.
Celebrating cultural diversity
As part of Victoria University, Victoria University Polytechnic believes in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. Studying with us means you’ll be learning in an environment that values community empowerment.
Victoria University received the highest rating of five stars for cultural diversity by the Good Universities Guide. Our students feel fortunate to learn in a setting that has such a rich representation of cultures.
VU also works to address refugee issues, tackle diversity and social inclusion issues and improve the health and social wellbeing of the region. We are proud of our cultural diversity initiatives and projects with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous communities.
Victoria University Fitness Centre
Victoria University is one of Australia’s most recognisable sport universities. We have an outstanding reputation in sport, exercise science, health and fitness.
Throughout this course, you will have access to Victoria University’s $68 million sport precinct that includes an aquatic centre, commercial gym with the latest equipment and group exercise spaces. Students will be given gym membership for the full duration of the program.
Skills First (subsidised) indicative fees
The Skills First government contribution in 2023 towards this course is $2388.75. If eligible, you will pay:
- Tuition: $0*
- Materials: $0
- Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): maximum per year $163.
*A concession rate of 20% of the standard Skills First subsidised tuition fee is available if you are eligible for a concession. Learn more about concessions.
Full-fee place total indicative fees
- 2023 full-fee place: $3,822.
Course contents
In order to be issued a Statement of Attainment, for 22512VIC Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway, a student must successfully undertake the following unit(s):
Course structure and units
CORE UNITS
Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers
Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course.
Learning outcomes
Are you interested in pursuing recruitment with Victoria Police?
The Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway is intended to support you in managing an extended law enforcement recruitment process. It will provide you with essential communication skills to communicate effectively in diverse situations, in addition to providing you with self-management skills to manage your own personal wellbeing.
You will develop knowledge of:
- the policing environment and its broad legal and ethical framework;
- techniques to meet and maintain required fitness and swimming standards;
- strategies to support personal wellbeing;
- English language vocabulary and grammar to the level required for entry into Victoria Police or Protective Services Officer training;
- mathematical language and operations to a level required for entry into Victoria Police or Protective Services Officer training;
- oral communication techniques to support verbal reasoning and non-verbal communication, and;
- examination strategies.
You will also be provided with support to develop skills to the standard required by the recruitment process in:
- physical fitness and swimming;
- verbal and written communication, and;
- numeracy.
Completion of this course does not result in acceptance to the Victoria Police Academy, as there are additional requirements that are determined and assessed by Victoria Police. More information is available at: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-recruitment-process.
Admission & pathways
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
All applicants undertake a pre-training review with VU Polytechnic, including an interview and a literacy and numeracy assessment, to determine suitability for admission.
Applicants should have an interest in pursuing recruitment with Victoria Police and must be referred to VU Polytechnic by Jesuit Social Services. For details regarding the referral process and the Jesuits Social Services eligibility requirements, please refer to: https://jss.org.au/victoriapolicediversity/
More information on the Victoria Police entrance requirements is available: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-recruitment-process
How to register
To apply for this course, you must be referred to the Polytechnic by Jesuit Social Services. See more details regarding the referral process and the Jesuits Social Services eligibility requirements.
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