Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation
Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation
POL65125
BME3
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 investigation. The qualification covers skills that allow police staff to employ broad knowledge and highly skilled practice in investigations within a police environment.
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 below:1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFG25 | POLGEN048 | Apply media strategies for policing purposes | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG27 | POLINV030 | Conduct investigative interviews | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG31 | POLINV027 | Conduct police investigations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG30 | POLINV028 | Manage incident scenes | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG29 | POLINV029 | Manage information within investigations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OFG32 | POLINV026 | Plan police investigations | 0 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS7 | POL65115 | Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation | Qualification |
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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
OR
have a minimum of 2 years equivalent full time workplace experience in a relevant field demonstrating capability to undertake further study at the Advanced Diploma level.
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