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Associate Degree in Policing (exit only)
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
Step into a Career That Makes a Real Difference The Associate Degree in Applied Policing (ADAP) at Western Sydney University, delivered in partnership with the NSW Police Force, is your gateway to becoming a Police Officer in New South Wales. This purpose-driven, professionally recognised program blends academic learning with real-world policing experience to prepare you for one of the most challenging and rewarding careers in the community. The ADAP blends online study, face-to-face training at the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn, and operational placement at NSW Police Commands. While many students complete the course full-time over two years, part time may be offered for session 1 - please reach out to confirm if this is on offer for your intake. At the end of your Academy training, you'll be attested as a Probationary Constable, and will complete the remaining three modules of the ADAP whilst working in the field. Pathway to Your Policing Journey Dreaming of a career with the NSW Police Force but don't meet the academic entry requirements for the Associate Degree in Applied Policing (ADAP)? Don't worry-there's still a way forward. You may be considered for entry through our fee-free Undergraduate Preparation Program in Applied Policing (UPPAP).
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Your Policing Career Path The program is delivered in three key stages. Stage 1: Distance Study (16-weeks) Students begin their career path commencing with a 16-week Distance stage of study which includes online study to build their academic foundation in policing
- a residential at the NSW Police Force Academy and a 2-week placement at a Police Station. Stage 2: The NSW Police Force Academy - Goulburn (16-weeks) In the next 16-week stage
- students become temporary administrative staff at the Academy
- which is the residential
- and full-time component of the ADAP. Upon successful completion of the Academy stage
- and meeting and maintaining the Professional Suitability Requirements throughout
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Admissions
This program is only available to Australian citizens, or Australian permanent residents. Applicant will be selected on the following criteria: Academic Suitability Year 12 HSC (minimum ATAR 50 or equivalent); or other equivalent qualifications such as AQF Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor or higher degree, vocational experience, bridging/preparatory courses, para-professional and other post-secondary qualifications. If you are unsure whether you would meet.
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