22512VIC Course in Policing Recruitment Pathway

VU course code: 22512VIC | Level of study: Short course (non-award)

Duration

15 weeks

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

AU$3,822

Course fee is subject to change.

Location

Footscray Park, Werribee

Applications closed

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.

: Victoria University believes in inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. Studying with us means you’ll be learning in an environment that values community empowerment.

We 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 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.

Entry requirements

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.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Course Structure

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):

Units

Fees

Skills First (subsidised) indicative fees

The Skills First government contribution in 2024 towards this course is $2,627. If eligible, you will pay:

Tuition: $0*
Materials: $0
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF): maximum per year $175.50**

*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.

**May be subject to change.