Partner Details

Hugh Baird College

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Foundation Certificate - FC

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-HBC-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

- To prepare students who are seeking a career in policing or associated field by providing a coherent programme of study that takes cognisance of the police service requirement for initial training and the developing professionalization agenda within policing. - To provide a stimulating learning experience that engages students and encourages them to take responsibility for their own learning by cultivating critical, analytical, problem-solving and reflective skills within a work-based context. - To challenge taken for granted notions of policing thereby deepening and broadening understanding of issues faced in the professional field. - To link theory, criminal law, policy and professional practice and show how they impact on continuing professional development. - To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills. - The principal themes in the programme are: - The development of knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours required to work in policing, associated criminal justice or security roles.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify aspects of the criminal law, policing policy and practice and be able to describe how these are applied to given scenarios.
2.
Apply skills of literature search, critical review and selection of relevant sources to enable the inclusion of key materials in order to present scholarly work.
3.
Understand the ethical implications of policing enquiry.
4.
Work as a member of a team and collaborate to achieve collective goals
5.
Use Information and Communication Technologies known as ICTs and traditional methods for the retrieval and presentation of information
6.
Communicate effectively and fluently in speech and writing
7.
Work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation, time management, the ability for self-reflection and self-improvement
8.
Exercise critical reflection on and tolerance of, the work of others
9.
Describe the key concepts, theories and methods informing the study of policing and how the role of policing fits into wider society.
10.
Demonstrate their understanding of contemporary issues such as leadership, multi-agency working, neighbourhood policing and problem solving.
11.
Demonstrate an awareness and the importance of respecting equality and diversity in the police service and wider law enforcement agencies.
12.
Develop the application of reflexive thinking skills and recognise the importance of reflection in the development of personal and professional practice.
13.
Demonstrate awareness of professional, legal, security and ethical issues
14.
Explain within a basic range, contemporary research issues.
15.
Identify and investigate problems and how they are solved.
16.
Independently engage with the subject theory and the evidence base and describe how this applies to policing issues.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Acquisition of all of the learning outcomes is through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical sessions with a combination of staff-led and student centred techniques. The former includes both formal and interactive lectures and seminars that are delivered through traditional and technology enhanced methods. Emphasis is placed on students presenting ideas, discussion and reflection. In the latter tutorials, workshops and private enquiry based study are used. The programme incorporates work-based learning in a range of modules which utilise up to date case materials with guest speakers drawn in when relevant and appropriate. These methods are designed to: 1. Foster student progression 2. Stimulate interest and encourage participation 3. Provide opportunities for learning and develop learning skills for students with diverse needs 4. Encourage critical analysis, problem solving and the application of evidence based practice 5. Utilise technology enhanced learning Throughout the learner is encouraged to undertake independent reading both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught / learnt and to both broaden and deepen their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. Knowledge and understanding is assessed via formal examination, individual and team coursework, demonstration of practical work and a full-scale individual project. Reflective writing is used throughout, particularly on work-based assessments. Skills are assessed across all modules while the variety of assessments across the programme ensures that these skills are assessed in different appropriate ways. Within each level formative assessment is used to develop knowledge, understanding and skills while summative assessment is used to assess the learner’s success in achieving the learning outcomes.

Opportunities for work related learning

All students will have an opportunity to engage with work related learning exercises as an integral part of a core module of study. This involves learning experiences within the criminal justice sector, such as understanding how the Crown Courts and Magistrates Courts operate as part of a wider criminal justice system. If students have not already done so they are encouraged to join the Special Constabulary. If they wish to apply for Merseyside Police Special Constabulary while on the programme, support will be provided in terms of their application process and interview technique.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The programme is offered in evening and day modes supported by information and communications technologies (ICTs). Entry to the programme is at Level 3 although prior learning may be considered (RPL/ RPEL). The qualification is relevant within policing, the Criminal Justice Sector and associated fields. The programme is taught within … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
International Baccalaureate
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH16-01) law