PC1U012 - Policing Knowledge (PCSO) 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC1U012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Policing Knowledge (PCSO) | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operational Policing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operational Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Michael Chard | ||
| Module Team: | Gareth Evans, Gordon Blake, Christijan Boyle, Claire Evans, Leanne Thomas, Roger Phillips, Victoria Wall, Joanne Mercurio, Rebecca Voice, Michelle Lamont, Kirsty Hyland, Neil Harvey, Ruth Bushby, Kevin Bushby, Paul Searle, Jack Moss, Bethan Shellard-Dedman, Tina Avey-Hebditch, Richard Law, Colette Chilcott, Rezbi Duffield, Michael Chard, Rachael Lugg, Tiffany O'Connor, David Maundrell, Fiona Webb, Barry Murphy | ||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2025 | Final Year of Intake: | 2030 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Mar 2031 |
Module Aims
To develop the scope of the Police Community Support Officer with the principles and importance of the use of intelligence, the principles with conducting investigations and fundamentals of response policing within the role.
To develop the student's understanding and ability to support victims and witnesses, the need for offender management, within the criminal justice system.
Content Summary
Through a blended learning approach, students will explore the appropriate legislation, considerations actions when dealing with the needs of victim and witnesses in public protection investigations.
The module includes terminology associated within the stages of suspect and offender management, in particular exploring community intelligence and using alternative options.
Within taught sessions students will review the overall scope of the Police community support officer response policing role, exploring key considerations when responding to a variety of incidents as first responder.
Immersive learning introduces students to the importance of information and intelligence, the principles and roles within the field of policing intelligence as well as how intelligence can support local objectives and it’s use within the response and community policing arena.
Through blended learning students will examine principles and skills relating to conducting investigations.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 54 |
| Seminars | 10 |
| Tutorials | 8 |
| Work-based learning | 90 |
| Independent Study | 20 |
| Direct Study (including online independent learning) | 42 |
| Formative Assessment Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative assessment Independent | 4 |
| Active/Simulation based | 26 |
| Groupwork | 24 |
| Problem-challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and review the necessary knowledge, skills and actions required at an extensive range of operational complex policing incidents. |
| LO2 | Evaluate the fundamental skills and principles of investigations, addressing key considerations for public protection offences, including gathering intelligence to shape policing objectives. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Professional Discussions 1 | Professional Discussion reviewing attended policing incidents | 30 | N/A | 100 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Professional Discussions 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |