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The programme has been designed and developed to meet the requirements of the College of Policing (CoP), the professional body for all those working in the Police Service, for the professional education of new entrants into policing via a newly-established police constable apprenticeship entry route.
The core curriculum has been designed by the CoP to be professionally transformative and to reflect the contemporary areas of knowledge, skills, behaviours, and professional practice essential to the 21st century police constable role. These include (but are not limited to):
Successful completion of all three years of the programme, including completion of the integrated End Point Assessment, will result in the achievement of full competency to operate safely and lawfully as a Police Constable in the workplace (public arena) and achieving a Degree in Professional Policing Practice.
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Apprenticeship programmes at Northumbria University are designed to support apprentices in acquiring the appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviour and retain the integrity of the apprenticeship standard as defined by IFATE. For further details please consult the IFATE Apprenticeship standards /
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Mode of Study
30 months Full Time
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
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Fee Information
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DC4014 -
Introduction to the Police Constable Role (PCDA) (20 Credits)
This module opens with a week-long induction to the PCDA programme that combines an introduction to your police force and to the university. To prepare you for your role as a police constable you will undertake sessions in key topics including understanding the role of the police constable, valuing diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and resilience, communication skills, decision making and discretion, as well as suspect and offender management and response policing. In addition, you will explore the code of ethics and the importance of professionalism in the police service.
Your induction week is followed by one week of officer personal safety training during which you develop knowledge, understanding, and practical skills central to role of police constable. Training includes, though is not limited to, conflict management and communication skills; compliant handcuffing; limb restraint; conducting police searches; and custody skills. You will also undertake an assessed fitness test and learn self-defence techniques that you may need when dealing with conflict situations; this will include the National Decision Model (NDM) and tactical communications allowing you to deal with varying levels of conflict.
During week three of the module, you will look at the different elements of policing, including responding to policing incidents as well as further exploring different communication techniques you can use in your front-line policing role. You will also be given inputs on wellbeing and resilience giving you a tool kit of strategies to cope with stressful and traumatic situations you may encounter as a police officer.
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship – College of Policing Curriculum (Core National)
The Police Constable Role and Professional Standards: 1.1-1.6; 2.1-2.2; 3.1; 4.1; 5.1-5.5; 6.1; 7.1; 9.1-9.2; 10.1-10.3
Valuing Diversity and Inclusion: 1.1-1.6; 2.1-2.6; 3.1-3.4; 4.1-4.3
Wellbeing and Resilience: 1.1-1.8
Communication Skills: 1.1-1.8; 2.1-2.3; 3.1-3.4; 4.1-4.3; 5.1-5.3; 6.1
Decision Making and Discretion: 1.1; 2.1-2.8
Community Policing and Partnership Working: 4.1-4.2
Suspect / Offender Management: 6.1-6.5
Response Policing: 1.1-1.4; 8.1- 8.3
Information, Intelligence and Evidence: 2.1-2.5
Conducting Investigations: 1.1
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship – College of Policing Curriculum (Core Local)
The Police Constable Role and Professional Standards: 1.1; 2.1
Valuing Diversity and Inclusion: 1.1-1.3
Wellbeing and Resilience: 1.1-1.5
Information, Intelligence and Evidence: 1.1
Personal Safety Training Learning Outcomes
Decision Making and Discretion: 1.1, 2.1-2.8
Response Policing: 6.1-6.3
Communication Skills: 2.1.2.3; 3.1-3.4; 4.1-4.3; 5.1-5.3
DC4015 -
Policing Communities: Law and Procedure (PCDA) (20 Credits)
This module will introduce you to the powers, procedures and law that will enable you to police communities lawfully and ethically. The module will explore strategies for policing communities which will enable you to legally, ethically and professionally detect crimes, protect the public and police the roads.
In addition, you will develop an understanding of criminal law and the relevant legislation required to detect and prove a crime. Specifically, you will gain an understanding of an officers power of arrest, stop and search and powers of entry. You will be introduced to numerous criminal offences including public order, dishonesty, Offences weapons, drugs, Criminal attempts, Offences against the person, criminal damage and road traffic offences. You will develop an understanding of what is required to prove such offences, what defences may apply and what powers can be used and procedures you should follow when detecting criminal offences. You will explore the importance of accurately recording crimes and how to correctly input these crimes into police systems.
You will also consider, trigger offences such as criminal damage and the impact of anti-social behaviour, as well as the impact of social media and use of technology, both positively and negatively, on individuals and communities. You will be given skills around problem solving techniques and the explore the difference between information and intelligence helping you formulate an investigative mindset which you can use to protect vulnerable individuals and communities.
The principles of Evidence Based Policing and what they mean for practitioners is explored during the module. You will understand how Evidence based Policing can shape operational policing and begin to understand how to gather and analyse data and information for evidence-based practice.
To assist you in putting these skills into operational context you will take part in assessed practical scenarios, covering your police powers and the practicalities of using these in realistic situations.
During the module you will be assessed though a series of formative and summative assessments. These assessments will include multiple -choice question sets, practical scenarios, and presentations.
The module will cover the following learning outcomes from the CoP PCDA Curriculum December 2023
Core National
The Police Constable role and professional standards
7, 8
Wellbeing and Resilience
1
Communication skills
1
Prevention and problem solving (incorporating evidence based policing)
1,2,4
Victims and witnesses
2,4
Suspect and offender management
3,5,6,7,8,10
Criminal Justice system
1,2,4,5,6
Policing and Partnership working
1,2,3,4,6
Response policing
2,3,8
Roads Policing
1,2
Information and Intelligence
1,2
Conducting investigations
1,3
Core local
Prevention and Problem solving 9Incorporating evidence-based policing)
1.1
Community Policing and Partnership Working
1,2,4
The full CoP National Policing curriculum will be accessible on the module and Programme blackboard site.
DC4016 -
Policing the Vulnerable (PCDA) (20 Credits)
You will learn how to understand and respond to key elements of risk and vulnerability and the importance of effective and appropriate police operational responses. You will be able to demonstrate understanding of different definitions of ‘vulnerability’ and how the topic has emerged as a priority for contemporary policing. Personal and intrinsic dimensions of vulnerability and their links to marginalisation, discrimination and social inequalities more widely are addressed in this module. You will learn the importance of providing effective communication to vulnerable people and principles of effective investigation, with particular reference to mental health, missing persons, and children and adults at risk of abuse. You will understand the nature of effective police response to domestic abuse, with particular reference to factors such as coercive control, stalking, harassment, and financial coercion and how this links to principles of public protection. Effective professional investigation and responses to sexual assault are also addressed in relation to principles of victim focused approaches, the need to gather evidence appropriately and effectively, and police interventions such as sexual harm prevention orders.
CoP Curriculum:
The Police Constable role and professional standards 6-6.1, 7-7.3
Valuing Diversity & Inclusion 1-1.6, 2-2.6
Wellbeing & Resilience 1-1.8
Communication Skills 1- 1.8
Protecting the Public 1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2
Victims & Witnesses 1.1-1.6, 2, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.4
Suspect/Offender Management 2.1, 4.1-4.2
Community Policing & partnership working 1.1-1.4, 5.1-5.5
Conducting Investigations 3.1 – 3.5, 6-6.2
Response Policing 2 -2.10, 3.1, 3.3, 3,5, 3.7, 3.8
The full CoP National Policing curriculum will be accessible to module tutors on the module Blackboard Site.
DC4017 -
Criminal Justice Investigations (PCDA) (40 Credits)
This module introduces criminal investigations and police processes. The module covers the various stages of the law enforcement process, from the legislation/guidance underpinning information and intelligence to the provision of materials for disclosure by the Crown Prosecution Service. In doing so the module examines broad themes such as how information and intelligence held by other agencies can help police operations to specific ones such as things to consider when responding to an incident. It necessarily covers the fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to such activities as well as the police processes that are derived from these.
The core of the module provides a detailed examination of the processes involved in conducting investigations. The module considers the appropriate approaches and/or processes for both responding to and attending incidents as well as gathering and managing evidence/information and carrying out investigations at the crime scene and elsewhere. In doing so it examines the nature and management of evidence and its use within court process.
In addition, the module considers police ethics and how the police support the vulnerable, victims and witnesses but also the responsibilities and procedures for detaining and escorting suspects to and once within custody. It also explores processes surrounding the building of effective case files such as the securing of evidence and the management of exhibits. It also considers the data protection and the general management of management of information and intelligence.
The module will cover the following Learning Outcomes from the Policing Education Qualifications Framework:
Protecting the Public
Core National: 2.1
Core Local: 1.1
Victims and Witnesses
Core National: 1.1, 1.5-1.6a, 4.2, 5.1-5.4, 6.1-6.2, 7.1-7.2.
Suspect / Offender Management
Core National: 6.1, 6.4-6.5, 7.1-7.5, 8.1, 9.1-9.4, 10.1.
Criminal Justice System
Core National: 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.5, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.5, 6.1-6.2.
Community and Partnership Working
Core National: 1.3
Core Local: 5.1, 8.1-8.3
Response Policing
Core National: 2.8-2.9
Information, Intelligence and Evidence
Core National: 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5
Core Local: 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1
Conducting Investigations
Core National: 1.1-1.1a, 2.1-2.1a, 3.1-3.5, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1-6.2, 7.1-7.2.
Core Local: 1.1, 2.1
DC4018 -
Operational Policing Practice (PCDA) (20 Credits)
This year long module begins with officer personal safety training delivered by the Personal Safety Training Team. Following this, from approximately week 20 onwards, you will undertake an extended period of tutor-supported operational deployment where you will be expected to apply in the workplace the knowledge and understanding gained from related modules. During this operational phase, you will demonstrate (under appropriate levels of supervision) some supported application and awareness of the competencies relating to the role of the police constable. You will be introduced to a range of operational experience and practice, and it is expected that you will achieve Independent Patrol Status (IPS) towards the end of level 4. The specific learning outcomes this module covers are as follows:
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship – College of Policing Curriculum (Core National)
Police Constable Role and Professional Standards: 3.1-3.4; 8.1- 8.7
Valuing Diversity and Inclusion: 3.1-3.4
Wellbeing and Resilience: 1.1-1.8
Communication Skills: 1.1-1.8; 2.1-2.3; 3.1-3.4; 4.1-4.3; 5.1-5.3
Prevention and Problem-Solving (Incorporating Evidenced-based Policing): 3.1
Decision Making and Discretion: 1.1; 2.1-2.8
Victims and Witnesses- 1.1-1.6; 5.1-5.4
Roads Policing – 2.1
Information, Intelligence and Evidence: 2.1-2.5
Response Policing – 1.1-1.4; 2.1-2.10; 3.1-3.8; 6.1-6.3; 7.1-7.4
Suspect/offender management – 5.1-5.3; 6.1-.6.5; 9.1-9.4; 10.1
Criminal Justice System – 3.1-3.4; 4.1-4.3; 5.1-5.5; 6.1-6.2
Conducting Investigations – 2.1; 3.1-3.5; 4.1; 5.1; 6.1-6.2; 7.1-7.2
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship – College of Policing Curriculum (Core Local)
Community Policing and Partnership Working: 1.1-1.4; 3.1
DC5004 -
Complex Investigations (PCDA) (40 Credits)
In this module you will delve deeper into investigations, exploring complicating factors that can influence your actions.
You will be given the opportunity to review and analyse a serious complex investigation in an operational context, looking at the initial police response including initial attendance, gathering, and sharing information and intelligence with other agencies, the complexities of a multi-agency response and the concept of community trauma.
In addition, you will explore the challenges of reducing deaths and injuries on the roads particularly in relation to the ‘fatal four’. You will consider any additional actions that may be required according to the complexity of the investigation including coroners’ courts, multi-cultural differences and international enquires. There will also be discussion of the impact of dealing with such investigations on your own wellbeing; the organisational support that is available will be identified.
As part of this module, you will undertake a 2-week attachment to Durhams Prisoner Handling Team, where you will use the skills you have developed during your initial training and operational deployment phase to investigate and interview suspects of crime. You will gather and collate evidence, design interview strategies, and interact with legal representatives and custody staff prior to interviewing suspects. Communicate with, and reassurance of, victims and witnesses will be another important element of your role. You will complete case files for submission to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The module will cover the following College of Policing learning outcomes:
Core National
Community Policing and Partnership Working year 2 1.1-3.2
Response policing year 2 1.1-3.1
Roads policing year 2 1.1-4.1
Information, Intelligence and Evidence year 2 1.1-2.1
Conducting investigations year 2 1.1-3.1
Core Local
Community Policing and Partnership Working 5.1, 7.1, 7.2
Roads policing 1.1
Information, intelligence and evidence 2.1, 4.1, 5.1
DC5005 -
Introduction to Policing Practice in Key Areas (PCDA) (40 Credits)
After successfully completing Module 5 and having gained Independent Patrol Status will move seamlessly into the next module where you start to work towards FOC, and you will be deployed on your independent patrol phase.
This means you will be sent to operational incidents and calls for service on your own. However, this does not mean you will be unsupported as you will be closely supervised by your Sergeant as well as colleagues on your team. In addition, you will continue to gather evidence of your operational competence in your portfolio, again this will be reviewed by your operational supervisor and signed off by a qualified assessor. This module covers Year 2 which means you will have nearly 12 months to gather and submit your evidence for your portfolio. At the end of which you will have reached full operational competence. During your operational deployment, you will be supported by a nominated Response Sergeant and Area Support Team.
The Police Constable role and professional standards 3.1-3.4; 8.1- 8.7.
Communication Skills – 1.1-1.8;2.1-2.3;3.1-3.4;4.1-4.3;5.1-5.3
Decision Making and Discretion – 1.1
Victims and Witnesses- 1.1-1.6
Roads Policing – 2.1
Response Policing – 2.1-2.10;3.1-3.8;6.1-6.3;7.1-7.4
Suspect/offender management – 5.1-5.3.
Criminal Justice – 3.1-3.4;4.1-4.3
Conducting Investigations – 2.1 ;3.1 – 3.5 ;4.1;5.1;7.1-7.2
The full CoP National Policing curriculum will be accessible to module tutors via Durham Constabulary teams channel.
DC5006 -
Police Leadership (PCDA) (20 Credits)
As a Police Constable you will be supervised by senior officers; however, you will also often be the authority figure when dealing with the public or external partners. It is therefore important that you understand your own role as a leader and how leadership can be effectively used. On this module, you will explore the role of a leader in relation to public complaints, operational culture, integrity, and the dynamics of leadership when working as part of a team. In addition, you will be required to reflect upon how leadership works to manage team dynamics and to inform operational policing objectives and operational briefings with the latter linking to the National Intelligence Model and force briefing methods.
CoP curriculum learning outcomes (content):
YEAR 2
The Police Constable role and professional standards 1.1 -1.3, 2.1
Leadership and team-working 1.1-1.4, 2.1-.2.2, 3.1 ,4.1 ,5.1-5.3 ,6.1
Valuing diversity and inclusion 1.1-1.2
Wellbeing and resilience 1.1
Communication Skills 1.1
Community Policing and Partnership Working 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.2
LOCAL LEARNING
The Police Constable role and professional standards 3.1
Communications Skills 1.1-1.2
Prevention and Problem Solving 1.1-2.1
DC5007 -
Evaluating Research (PCDA) (20 Credits)
In this module, you will learn about how existing research can and should be used to support the delivery of policing. This will have a specific focus on scientific analysis and evidence-based policing and its growing importance within a policing context. Several topics will be studied, and you will develop foundational knowledge of the different types of research and evidence available, the benefits of research, the limitations of research, and how to evaluate and make use of available evidence. To do this, the module will provide an overview of what research is, including quantitative and qualitative research techniques, survey design, research interviews, data analysis, and sampling. Generating an understanding of these is crucial for deciding which research is the most relevant and appropriate a policing context.
CoP PCDA curriculum learning outcomes:
Knowledge
8. Different approaches to systematic evidence-based preventative policing, including how to critically analyse, interpret, implement, share, and evaluate findings to problem solve and further positive outcomes. These may relate to internal organisational practice or external social or criminal factors.
Skills
3. Gather, handle, and accurately analyse information and intelligence from a variety of sources to support law enforcement and to maximise policing effectiveness.
The full CoP National Policing curriculum will be accessible to module tutors on the module Blackboard Site.
DC6008 -
Issues in Policing Policy (PCDA) (40 Credits)
This module will consider the match (or mismatch) between government policy on policing (and other social issues) and the most common difficulties experienced by police officers and the public. It will consider each of the five key areas of policing. The learning on this module is informed by the College of Policing PCDA Curriculum. This is as follows:
CORE NATIONAL
Response Policing year 3 1.1-2.2
Information, Intelligence and Evidence Year 3 2.1
Conducting investigations 1.1-3.1
CORE LOCAL
Community Policing and Partnership Working 6.1, 9.1
Conducting Investigations 1.1
DC6009 -
Coaching and Mentoring (PCDA) (20 Credits)
This module explores aspects of coaching and mentoring within a contemporary police service. The module will centre on the concepts of coaching and mentoring and how these may enable individuals to meet personal, professional, and organisational goals. You will learn about the theories pertinent to the above concepts and their relevance to a policing context. Throughout the module you will understand the importance of mentoring in terms of learning, development, and performance. You will explore who learning from coaching and mentoring sessions can be applied in the workplace. In addition to the above, the module will focus on the principles of work-based assessment within policing and the relevance of this in promoting consistent, professional standards within the organisation.
COP Curriculum Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Coaching, Mentoring and Assessment
1.1 - 1.4
2.1
3.1 - 3.4
4.1- 4.3
DC6010 -
End Point Assessment (PCDA) (60 Credits)
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