Diploma of Social Sciences (Policing Practices)

Program Overview

The Diploma of Social Sciences (Policing Practices) is a 100-credit point program that provides a comprehensive understanding of policing practices and social issues. It covers topics such as integrity, governance, public disorder, workplace safety, communication, conflict resolution, law, interpersonal violence, and public health. Graduates may pursue careers in policing or related fields where knowledge of policing practices and social sciences is beneficial.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content and Structure: The Diploma of Social Sciences (Policing Practices) consists of 100 credit points of core units.
• Course Schedule: The program is available online, during the spring school (extended), and during police study periods 1 and 2.
• Modules and Descriptions:
• PEM101 Integrity and Governance in Policing:
Examines the roles of police in society and emphasizes on knowledge development and skill building in areas of integrity, governance, and ethical/legal requirements within the policing profession.
• PEM102 Preventing Public Disorder and Maintaining Social Order: Explores complex social issues that undermine public order and safety and the risks posed to individuals, groups, and the community by disorderly behavior.
It covers strategies and interventions to manage these risks.
• PEM103 Workplace and Community Safety: Examines the harmonized national work, health, and safety legislation and its implementation in policing.
The module focuses on risk assessments, hazard identification, and safety interventions.
• PEM105 Strategic Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership: Aligns with the Tasmania Police Recruit Course's Module 8 and develops skills in effective communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, and leadership.
• PEM107 Law for Policing: Provides an understanding of the common law legal system and its application in arrest, search, evidence collection, and criminal investigations.
• PEM202 Understanding and Responding to Interpersonal Violence: Examines social issues related to interpersonal violence, including family violence and sexual assault.
The module emphasizes risk management strategies and interventions.
• PEM206 Law Enforcement and Public Health: Explores social issues associated with deprivation, diversity, and discrimination and their relevance to policing.
The module examines challenges faced by police organizations and frontline officers in addressing these issues.

Careers:

• Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers in policing and other related fields where knowledge of policing practices and social sciences is beneficial.
• Professional Accreditation: Policing is not accredited by professional organizations like Social Work, but police officers undergo a stringent recruitment process to become "accredited to become a police officer."
• Articulation: The Diploma of Social Sciences (Policing Practices) articulates to the Associate Degree in Social Sciences (Policing Practices) with full credit.