PC3H012 - Beyond the Uniform: Understanding Police Recruitment 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC3H012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Beyond the Uniform: Understanding Police Recruitment | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Adrian Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Daniel Welch, Helen Martin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | N/A | ||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
This module aims to prepare students for a career in policing within the UK by providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the policing profession and the specific context of the UK police recruitment process. It focuses on developing the skills, knowledge, and attributes required to excel in a policing role, with a particular emphasis on leadership, ethical conduct, personal development, and resilience.
Content Summary
· Explore the concept of policing as a profession within the context of the UK police recruitment process.
· Critically review the complex issues and challenges associated with delivering operational policing services in the UK.
· Casey Report 2023
· Enhance leadership capabilities and self-assurance within the specific context of a career in policing.
· Develop a deep understanding of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework for Policing, with a focus on preparing for the UK police recruitment process and selection.
· Professional and Personal Development
· Code of Ethics
· Cultivate essential qualities including open-mindedness, assertiveness, maturity, responsibility, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and adherence to professional standards.
· Develop skills in making well-informed decisions and solving problems relevant to the policing profession.
· Understanding the Policing Organisational Culture
Understand the importance of trauma and working practices on mental wellbeing in policing
· Understand strategies to develop personal resilience and maintain wellbeing within policing
· Identify and manage the personal and organisational risks associated with using personal devices and being a member of the police service
· Gain insights into the unique organisational culture and context within the UK police recruitment process.
· Understand and nurture relationships within the policing workplace to support effective teamwork and collaboration.
· Build personal resilience and learn how to manage risks in the policing profession, focusing on the UK context.
Explore the police recruitment process in detail, i.e., Application, SJT, BSQ, Assessment Centre, Medical and Fitness Assessment, Interview, etc.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 36 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 90 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a high level of comprehension of the UK police recruitment process by having honed leadership skills, the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework, and developed essential personal qualities for a career in policing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A range of interactive competency-based assessments | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ||