PC1U013 - Policing Operational (PCS0) 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC1U013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Policing Operational (PCS0) | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operational Policing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operational Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Michael Chard | ||
| Module Team: | Rebecca Voice, Gareth Evans, Gordon Blake, Christijan Boyle, Claire Evans, Leanne Thomas, Roger Phillips, Victoria Wall, Joanne Mercurio, Michelle Lamont, Kirsty Hyland, Neil Harvey, Ruth Bushby, Kevin Bushby, Paul Searle, Jack Moss, , 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 |
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| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Mar 2031 |
Module Aims
To enhance the students' knowledge and understanding of the application of ethical policing, decision making and communication skills.
To develop the student's ability to support victims and witnesses within the criminal justice system as well as the importance of offender management.
To enhance students’ ability to provide an effective initial response and appropriately deal with a range of diverse and complex incidents and investigations.
Content Summary
Through a blended learning approach students will gain an understanding of the importance of valuing difference and inclusion, utilising a professional approach to their powers
Through work-based learning and the use of case studies and set exercises students will develop their decision making and communication skills enabling them to effectively interact with individuals, groups, and communities in various situations.
Students will explore the appropriate legislation and actions when dealing with the needs of victim and witnesses, exploring links between perpetration and victimisation.
The module includes exploring scene attendance including suspect and offender management, in particular exploring partnership working, alternatives to arrest, recording procedures.
Using immersive learning, including work-based learning students will apply practical skills when attending a variety of incidents as a first responder. Identifying and responding appropriately to issues of vulnerability, including their responsibilities at a major or critical incidents.
Through the blended learning approach students will consider the processes of using information and intelligence and demonstrate an understanding of practical issues pertaining to the collection process, as well as the retention and sharing of such data.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 54 |
| Seminars | 10 |
| Tutorials | 8 |
| Work-based learning | 96 |
| Independent Study | 20 |
| Direct Study (including online independent learning) | 42 |
| Active/simulation based | 26 |
| Groupwork | 24 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify and apply the professional standards set within the Operational Competence Portfolio for assessment criteria relating to Independent Patrol Status. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate Adherance the professional standards set within the Operational Competence Portfolio for assessment criteria relating to Full operational competence |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Work-based assessment 1 | Operational Competence Portfolio as per Assessment Criteria stipulated in the College of Policing Operational Competence Portfolio for PCSO’s | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Work-based assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |