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This course adopts a contemporary approach to the education of practitioners in the areas of policing and corrections. Students will develop an understanding of the theory and research that informs policing practice and offender management as well as excellent academic literacy skills. The design of this course also facilitates students' practical skills and provides opportunities for students to apply their learning.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to complete training at the WA Police Academy of the Corrective Services Academy. This training occurs following successful recruitment into WA Police as a police recruit, or through successfully applying for a role in the Department of Justice as an adult or youth custodial officer, a community corrections officer, or a youth justice officer. The recruitment and selection processes are governed by WA Police and the Department of Justice. ECU does not arrange this practicum. Upon successful completion of the WA Police Academy or Corrective Services Academy Training, students apply for Recognition for Prior Learning for the practicum unit (either JUS2100 Police Academy Practicum or CRI2700 Corrective Services Academy Practicum), using their completion certificate as evidence.
Students will be subject to a national police clearance and agency-specific security clearance as part of the application process. A placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Students should consider this requirement before enrolling in this Course, and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. Students may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact their ability to complete this course.
For successfully selected students, full-time attendance, Monday to Friday, is required at either training academy. The duration is approximately 12-weeks for the Corrective Services training, and 6-months for the Police Academy training.
For students aiming for a career in policing, they must apply for entry into WA Police directly through the WA Police recruit school. Eligibility and admission criteria are available through WA Police. For students aiming for a career in corrections, they must apply for a relevant position within the Department of Justice. Available positions are available via www.jobs.wa.gov.au. A placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Students should consider this requirement before enrolling in this Course, and speak with the Course coordinator if this raises any concerns. Students may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact their ability to complete this course.
Student who do not complete the WIL component of the Associate Degree will not be eligible to graduate. However, students who have completed all of the coursework units are eligible to graduate with an exit award, Advanced Diploma in Criminology and Justice. Alternatively, students have the option of enrolling in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice, transferring the units they have completed as part of the Associate Degree.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
All applicants are required to meet the admission requirements of the Western Australian Police or the Department of Corrective Services. Applicants who have previously completed equivalent police or corrections training in another jurisdiction will be considered for entrance. Admission requirements for WA Police can be found at www.stepforward.wa.gov.au. Admission requirements for Corrective Services (Community Corrections Officer, Youth Custodial Officer, Youth Justice Officer or Prison Officer) can be found at <a href='https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/working-corrections'>https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/working-corrections.</a>
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 6 Associate Degree Award.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1107 | The Criminal Justice Process | 15 |
| CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1104 | The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour | 15 |
| CRI1208 | Research Methods I | 15 |
| CRI2103 ^ | Correctional Studies - Theory and Practice | 15 |
| or | ||
| CRI2201 ^ | Critical Aspects of Policing | 15 |
| and | ||
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI2115 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
| CRI2110 | Research Methods II | 15 |
| CRI3120 | Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| JUS2100 ^ | Police Academy Practicum | |
| Or | ||
| CRI2700 ^ | Corrective Services Practicum | |
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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