Qualification Outline
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Graduate Certificate In Police Management
Graduate Certificate In Police Management
POL80225
BMD9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 02/04/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of general skills in police management. The qualification covers skills that allow police staff to employ advanced knowledge and highly skilled practice in strategic and operational management within a police environment.
The public safety industry operates through discrete sectors. Policing qualifications have been developed to set agreed minimum standards for police personnel that should be contextualised within the specifics of each police jurisdiction/agency/organisation's policies and procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of six (6) units of competency comprising all units listed.1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVN63 | POLGEN008 | Conduct an appreciation of incident management | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVN62 | POLGEN009 | Contribute to and implement policing strategy and policy | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVN61 | POLGEN010 | Demonstrate high level management capabilities within a policing context | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVN60 | POLGEN011 | Demonstrate leadership capabilities within a policing context | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG37 | POLGEN049 | Manage risk within a policing context | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVN64 | POLGEN007 | Review policing governance and accountability compliance | 0 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWU4 | POL80115 | Graduate Certificate In Police Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to police personnel who:
have completed a Diploma of Policing, or equivalent Diploma qualification
OR
have completed a higher education qualification in policing with a university affiliated with the relevant police jurisdiction
AND
have a minimum of 1-year equivalent full time workplace experience in the relevant specialist field demonstrating capability to undertake further study at the Graduate Certificate level.
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