PC1H003 - Engaging with the Community 01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC1H003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Engaging with the Community | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operational Policing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachael Lugg | ||
| Module Team: | Andrew Hale, Barry Murphy, Rebecca Prout, Rezbi Duffield, Gareth Evans, Louise Skilling, Fiona Webb, David Maundrell, Bethan Shellard-Dedman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jan 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Dec 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop a knowledge and understanding of how to prevent, identify and respond to vulnerability within the community
To understand the importance of information and intelligence in all areas of policing
To develop an understanding of the PCSO role when responding to police incidents and the treatment with victims and witnesses
Content Summary
In this module students will cover key elements of vulnerability and risk whilst considering victimology and policing responses to the vulnerable within communities.
Through a blended learning approach that includes discussion, case studies, simulation exercise and work-based learning students will understand key concepts of vulnerability and explores key legislation and policies that ensures those at risk of harm or who are vulnerable are treated ethically.
Students will cover vulnerability and its complexities in a wide range of case-based scenarios, including psychological effects, repeat based scenarios and the offender.
Role plays and work-based opportunities will demonstrate the key to good practice when dealing with communities and those at risk or vulnerable. Students will demonstrate good communication skills carrying out initial assessments when deployed at first point of contact.
Throughout the module the students will cover the definition of ‘vulnerability’ and the national drivers for dealing professionally and ethically with people who ae vulnerable.
Through case studies they will consider the personal aspect of vulnerability and how intrinsic factors can result in harm of risk of harm considering multiple and complex factors that can escalate these risks.
Through case studies and role plays the students will consider the importance of vulnerable people being appropriately supported by the police. They will further consider how a vulnerable person may respond to police presence and through role play will ask students to apply an appropriate initial action when dealing with a person who is or may be vulnerable.
More broadly throughout the module, students will consider, through classroom sessions, discussion and case studies, the definitions, legislation, and guidance associated with vulnerable members of the community.
College of Policing PEQF PCSO Curriculum areas covered in this module as per the College of Policing PCSO National Policing Curriculum Mapping Spreadsheet
Vulnerability and Risk OLP1
(Curriculum Learning Outcomes 1-8 inclusive)
(Minimum Content 1.1 – 8.2 inclusive)
(Curriculum Learning Outcome 11)
(Minimum Content 11.1)
Information and Intelligence OLP1
(Curriculum Learning Outcomes 1)
(Minimum Content 1.1 – 1.5)
Victims and Witnesses OLP1
(Curriculum Learning Outcomes 1-2 inclusive)
(Minimum Content 1.1 – 2.1)
Response Policing OLP1
(Curriculum Learning Outcomes 1-2 inclusive)
(Minimum Content 1.1 – 2.4)
Public Protection OLP2
(Curriculum Learning Outcomes 1-3 inclusive)
(Minimum Content 1.1 – 3.5)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 40 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Independent Study | 10 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 8 |
| Groupwork | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain the importance of effectively identifying and responding to victim and witness needs, particularly those most vulnerable in society, in a community policing context |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Support Plan based on Scenario Based Exercise | 60 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ||