PC4S046 - Leading and Preparing for Critical Incidents 01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC4S046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Leading and Preparing for Critical Incidents | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Peter Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Alun Davies, Helen Martin, Daniel Welch | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2025 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | |||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To develop knowledge, confidence and competence in the strategic skills involved in leadership within policing in particular Critical Incident Management.
Content Summary
Students will study and critically analyse the processes, activities, behaviours and occupational skills in relation to the following areas:
management of critical incidents, (as defined) in policing, empowering others; management, leadership, multi status teams (warranted & non-warranted staff); leading/influencing teams, partnerships with others, financial strategy, accountability, decision making, ethics and organisational justice.
The module will allow students to demonstrate the ability to manage blended learning, and apply that learning to their workplace leadership and management roles. They will be equipped to critically analyse their present and future roles within public service, developing the knowledge and skills that underpin the delivery of policing and build public confidence.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Independent study | 110 |
| Directed study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse the principles and practice of critical incident (as defined) management in policing. |
| LO2 | Identify the key issues and challenges of critical incident management. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Written case study critically analysing the managing of critical incidents in the police service. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |