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This course is a career orientated course preparing the student for a career in the Police force, Defence force and / or Correctional services. During the 3 years of academic training students will do practical work at Police Stations.

Type: undergraduate certificate

Duration: 3 years full-time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:
  • Introduction to Law
  • Principles of Crime Justices
  • Introduction to Governance
  • Policing Practices
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation
Second year subjects:
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Justice structures and mandates
  • Governance
  • Theory of Policing Practices
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation
Third year subjects:
  • Law Procedures and Evidence
  • Criminal Justice Process
  • Governance
  • Applied Policing
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation

Careers: police officer, correctional service officer or officer in the defence force.

Source: www.northlink.co.za