Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Graduate Diploma - GD

Accreditation

College of Policing

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-APR

F2F-JMU-JAN

F2F-JMU-JUL

F2F-JMU-OCT

Educational Aims of the Course

1. To enable students to develop an understanding of policing, its position in the social, political and cultural environment and its place within the wider context of criminal justice and legislation. 2. To provide students with a theoretical knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to achieve operational competence and complete the Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice. 3. To provide students with knowledge and skills to utilise a range of analytical and research methodologies critically, allowing them to undertake ethically sound, professional, empirical research. 4. To contextualise the development of a range of interpersonal and transferable graduate skills and knowledge developed by students during the programme. 5. To develop critical thinking and reflective practice within ethical and professional boundaries providing a critical academic understanding of policy, practices, and ethical values. 6. Students will build academic knowledge and skills to develop their understanding and application of Evidence Based Practice and in turn develop themselves as professional policing practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand the importance of valuing difference and inclusion, in a policing context
2.
Review the evidence-based policing approach
3.
Critically review problem solving and preventative policing models and principles and employ effective problem-solving approaches in a policing context
4.
Apply the National Decision Model (NDM) to a given professional policing situation
5.
Understand the relevance of discretion in professional policing practice
6.
Assess the impact that bias can have on the decision-making process
8.
Employ professional strategies to develop personal wellbeing and resilience
9.
Evaluate the strategic drivers for professionalising policing and relevant national policing strategies
10.
Critically review and demonstrate ethical and inclusive approaches to policing and understand how police actions and activities can influence public perceptions of policing
11.
Explore the concept of integrity in a professional policing context
12.
Analyse evidence-based policing and ‘what works’ in policing
13.
Evaluate the effectiveness of policing decisions, review the importance of risk assessment in decision making and provide a rationale for decisions made
14.
Explain organisational justice in a policing context and explore the nature of organisational culture within policing
15.
Evaluate the impact of trauma on individuals and the support mechanisms available and understand the importance of mental wellbeing in policing
16.
Demonstrate effective leadership and team-working
17.
Analyse the effectiveness of team-working and leadership models in the context of effective policing and evaluate key responsibilities in relation to supporting leadership for everyone
18.
Evaluate approaches to policing-related prevention strategies
20.
Assess the impact of abuse upon victims, analyse the effectiveness of approaches to investigating public protection incidents and assess police strategies for dealing with public protection incidents. Critically review the links between Serious and Organised Crime Groups and public protection issues and understand how offenders can use their position of authority to commit offences.
21.
Analyse relevant preventative initiative
22.
Understand ‘vulnerability’ in the context of operational policing
23.
Identify relevant national drivers and legislation applicable for dealing with people who are vulnerable, have suffered harm and/or are at risk of harm
24.
Evaluate the personal aspect of vulnerability and trauma
25.
Review how different factors can influence/impact on those who are vulnerable, have suffered harm and/or are at risk of harm
26.
Understand the importance of vulnerable people being supported by the police.
27.
Engage effectively with vulnerable people
28.
Understand how a vulnerable person may respond to an intervention by the police,
29.
Explain when early help is appropriate for a vulnerable person.
30.
Understand the impact that vulnerability cases may have on professionals and strategies for maintaining wellbeing and resilience.
31.
Understand key terms and offences relating to public protection
32.
Recognise the complex nature of abuse in the context of public protection
33.
Understand the signs and behaviours associated with potential abuse
35.
Explore potential relationships and cultural considerations associated with public protection offences
35.
Assess the impact of abuse on an individual and the signs they may exhibit
36.
Provide an appropriate response to a public protection incident.
37.
Understand relevant prevention strategies and the multi agency support available to manage public protection incidents.
38.
Contribute to public protection strategies
40.
Critically review counter-terrorism policing in a national and local context and take appropriate action to maintain vigilance and personal safety
41.
Critically evaluate the evidence base and national models for response policing
42.
Examine the role of key staff in response policing and impacts on public views/expectations of police contact
43.
Understand the principle of effective response policing and understand the incidents that commonly require a police response
44.
Recognise and support (with partner agencies) individuals who are vulnerable, have suffered harm and/or are at risk of harm
45.
Evaluate when discretion could be used in response policing.
46.
Understand the critical importance of effective community policing and the influences on community and police relationships
47.
Engage with the community and other partners to foster trust, cohesion and confidence
48.
Explain the purpose and function of the police service and associated law enforcement agencies supported by police
49.
Apply the concepts and principles of policing by consent
50.
Explain the purpose of the police service and associated law enforcement agencies supported by the police. Critically review the application and regulation of police powers.
50.
Explain the structure, function and key roles of the police service
51.
Apply the concept and principles of policing by consent and explain the structure and key roles of the police service.
52.
Review relevant governance roles and responsibilities for maintaining professional standards in policing
53.
Understand the role of the police in major critical and public order incidents.
53.
Apply relevant processes to challenge and report unprofessional conduct or dealing with complaints against the police service
54.
Evaluate the role of information and intelligence in policing
55.
Employ appropriate procedures when collecting, retaining and sharing information and use police databases effectively
56.
Comply with relevant data protection regulations in relation to information and intelligence and Employ appropriate procedures when storing information and intelligence
58.
Critically evaluate public perceptions of response policing
59.
Understand the importance of managing trauma and mental wellbeing in response policing
60.
Critically evaluate response policing in the context of dealing with critical and major incidents
62.
Employ relevant strategies and initiatives to deliver effective community policing
63.
Explore information and intelligence gathering in a policing environment and critically explore the concepts of risk in relation to intelligence
64.
Demonstrate an understanding of intelligence research and analysis and understand key intelligence roles and the tasking and co-ordination process
65.
OPTIONAL RESPONSE Critically assess and evolve strategies for effective response policing in challenging circumstances
65.
Understand coaching and mentoring approaches in professional policing and understand the role of assessment in professional policing education
66.
OPTIONAL INVESTIGATION 1 Explain the processes employed in complex investigations 2 Apply appropriate fast-track actions in an investigation 3 Engage with specialists who can contribute to a complex investigation 4 Understand disclosure in a complex or major invetigation 5 Provide support for victims, witnesses and offenders (where appropriate) in complex investigations 6 Apply appropriate interviewing techniques in complex investigations 7 Understand cold cases reviews
67.
OPTIONAL COMMUNITY Critically evaluate a range of interventions that can be employed to promote community engagement

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

This programme will be delivered in collaboration with Merseyside Police Learning and Development staff. It will be a closed programme for new officers employed by Merseyside Police only. Knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes will be taught at the University, supported by Merseyside Police, with students putting them into context and appreciating their relevance by application in the workplace. Lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, directed study, and a variety of online provision will form some part of the formative and summative assessment processes. Students will be encouraged to undertake independent study and this will form part of the teaching ethos, to encourage independent learning. In particular, work-based learning forms part of many modules, typically as work-based projects or other directed assignments. The curriculum will be delivered in a variety of ways, including face-to-face, practical workshop sessions to contextualise skills, group work, reflection, and by a variety of blended methods. Taught (academic) elements will be supported by role-play and other workshop elements, work-sample exercises to support occupational learning. This will then be subject of self-reflection in the Occupational Competence Portfolio and form part of overall assessment. Blended methods will be utilised within Level 6 and the occupational skills, attitudes and behaviours will be assessed as part of the OCP. The teaching ratio will work towards 50% LJMU, 50% Merseyside Police delivery. Assessment will be to University standards and include written submissions, group and individual presentations (in a structured and simple-complex way) and via an academic portfolio to assess group-work. Merseyside Police assessors will be involved in the assessment process by way of moderating; this will also act as an opportunity for CPD for Police staff. Building on the academic skills, workplace and classroom inputs will ensure that all necessary workplace functions are taught and assessed prior to independent patrol. This will include use of IT and specialist equipment, required health and safety, first aid (to national standard) and personal safety training. Occupationally competent police staff, supported by occupationally knowledgeable academic staff, will deliver the majority of this. The College of Policing (PSRB) state, Evidence-based Research project at L6 will have a pass mark of 40%. As blended learning will be a part of this programme, a support mechanism involving workplace mentors, programme surgeries (weekly, by appointment),and assessment cafés will support the students’ learning.

Opportunities for work related learning

The Graduate Diploma will be a closed client group programme. Each of the students will be employed by the Police Organisation and on successful completion of the degree and the assessment of full operational competence, will continue their employment as a Police Constable, confirmed in rank. Courses are developed to enhance the work-related learning of the students whilst away from the academic setting. In the workplace the students will have mentors and assessors appointed by the police organisation, LJMU will work with the relevant employer to ensure the suitability and enhance the professional development of the assessors/mentors. The employer, within the workplace, will support the student. The police service will provide suitably qualified Mentors and Assessors during the accompanied patrol phase. Those mentors and individual supervisors will support learning in the workplace, they will be trained in the role for support in the workplace phase(s). Once a course is procured, LJMU will also provide support and continuous professional development opportunities for all staff involved in the delivery and support of the Graduate Diploma. Additionally, course tutors will be available to students for support in relation to academic issues. Each of the police assessors will have appropriate training in force, and will hold the current and appropriate assessment qualification Personal Tutors will also provide support during the workplace phases, by way of tutorials that may be delivered in a face-to-face or a blended fashion. Additionally, locally delivered weekly surgeries will be available during the distance phase, Assessment Cafés will support learners in the assessment periods. MP Tutor constables and assessors will only provide support and guidance on occupational issues, they will not be involved in the TLA of the LJMU credit.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The Graduate Diploma will be a closed client programme. Students (Degree Holders) will be employed by the Police Organisation and will become permanently appointed on completion of the Graduate Diploma. The curriculum is split in time between Employer and HEI. Pathway modules: 6211PSDH, 6212PSDH and 6215PSDH are described as optional … For more content click the Read More button below. To progress to Year 2 of the programme, students must pass all modules and have achieved Independent Patrol Status no later than the end of the first year of the programme. 


Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

Approved variances as 17/05/23 All assessed components on each module must to be successfully passed for credit to be released.

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate degree

Extra Entry Requirements

Prior to acceptance onto the programme, for any student with a degree awarded overseas, LJMU will be consulted for advice and guidance as to the equivalence of said award. The programme recruits on a closed client basis. Application will be via the National Police Recruitment Test (PIRT) and Merseyside Police recruitment processes, as outlined on the Merseyside Police website. Upon successful application, Merseyside Police will employ students, alongside their academic learning and occupational development in-role. For more information, please view the College of Policing Programme Specification document.

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH15-01) sociology, social policy and anthropology