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Certificate in Pre-Police and Uniformed Services Training

Level 3

16 weeks

Looking to join the Police or NZ Defence Force? This is the perfect course for anyone inspired to join the NZ Police, NZ Defence Force or move into the security industry but need some help to prepare your mental and physical fitness so you’re ready to nail the recruitment and selection process.

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Whether you want to become a Police Officer, Firefighter or join the Army, Navy or Air Force, we’ll prepare your mental and physical fitness to help you get into shape to take on the recruitment and selection process in this industry.

You’ll gain unlimited access to specialist fitness information, train in our leading fitness courses to reach the requirements you need for the NZ Police and Defence Force. Our purpose-built onsite gym and local community facilities will get you fit and ready for a 2.4km run, press-ups, beep tests, curl-ups, grip test, and a 50m swim. From here you’ll have the opportunity to complete a Royal New Zealand Police College mock-test.

You will also learn invaluable skills, knowledge as you build confidence in your own capabilities with the support of our experienced tutors who will guide you through literacy, numeracy and law requirements to help enhance your study and career opportunities to take you to the next level.

During this course you will:

Get insight on the New Zealand Law, including Road law and Domestic Violence law
Explore the New Zealand Civil Defence Industry
Take part in the Civil Defence-related physical training
Learn about the emergency response procedures
Develop basic computer data analysis skills
Train and complete the Police required fitness levels
Learn about physical self-defence techniques
Earn your First Aid Certificate through delivery and recovery aid
Take part in swim training to meet the Police swimming requirements

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Entry is open to domestic students only, on the basis of the following criteria:

Successful study at NCEA Level 2, or equivalent
Be a competent swimmer (50 metres in approximately 55 secs)
Be physically fit*

*Be able to perform within 20% of the Police Entry requirements for the 2.4 km run, press-ups, grip test and 50m swim.

- Course costs for New Zealand domestic students are available here.

- Course costs for international students are available here.

FEES FREE

If you’re planning to start tertiary study or training for the first time you may be eligible for fees-free. Ask one of our course advisors to help or visit the Fees Free website.

STUDENT LOANS

If you meet certain conditions, you may be eligible for a student loan and allowances.

Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz

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