Qualification Outline
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Graduate Certificate In Police Investigation
Graduate Certificate In Police Investigation
POL80125
BME1
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 advanced skills in police investigation. This qualification covers skills that allow police to lead, oversee and manage serious and complex investigations.
Policing qualifications have been developed to set agreed minimum standards for police staff 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 five (5) units of competency comprising all units listed below.1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFG24 | POLINV033 | Conduct jurisdictional review of policing practices | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG26 | POLINV031 | Coordinate multi-agency investigations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG22 | POLINV032 | Lead major investigations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG23 | POLINV034 | Manage complex investigations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG37 | POLGEN049 | Manage risk within a policing context | 0 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEP0 | POL80119 | Graduate Certificate In Graduate Certificate of Police Investigation | 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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