Pre Police Proficiency Certificate
NZIS Pre Police Proficiency Certificate
Programme Objectives
This programme will suit those who demonstrate a strong commitment to joining the NZ Police Force, allied security organisations, the military or going on to further higher study. The skills developed will provide greater employment opportunities.
The programme also includes transferable skills such as communications, information technology, first aid, and exercise prescription among others. These enhance the students’ knowledge base for further tertiary education and employment.
We recognise that career path aspirations may change during the course, and not all students will move forward into the NZ Police. Students finish the course armed with skills to take them forward into many different career and education paths.
Key Components
- Police Related Activities – Exploration of a wide variety of police operations
- Communication Skills – Interviewing techniques, assertiveness training
- Information Technology – Includes Police requirements for keyboarding skills
- Leading Groups – Leadership Skills
- Legal Studies
- Emergency Response and Risk Management
- Personal Training – Adherence to a physical training programme
- First Aid – Completion of the required First Aid Certificate
- Literacy – Report writing skills, increasing literacy and vocabulary skills specific to the PET
- Numeracy – Analysis and problem solving skills specific to the PET
- Sport Practicum – Swimming proficiency and lifesaving skills; aspects of the Physical
Entry Criteria
- NCEA Level 2
- Age: 18 years old minimum
- A high level of motivation towards fitness and policing subjects
- Will meet the NZ Police entry requirements, i.e. no criminal convictions, physical attributes (for example: eyesight, BMI)
Fee Schedule
- Tuition Fees: $4765.00 (incl GST)
- Course Related Costs: $1020.00 (incl GST) – Discounted rate if paid prior to or on enrolment day.
Course Dates
- Please note that the Pre Police Proficiency Course is currently available in Wellington and Auckland only.
- Wellington and Auckland: 15th Feb – 10th Dec
