Course Title: Support policing processes within justice environment contexts
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4323 Certificate IV in Justice
Course Title: Support policing processes within justice environment contexts
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
JUST5728 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017 |
Course Contact: Irene Pagliarella, Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4581
Course Contact Email: irene.pagliarella@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to support the functions, structures and powers of police and other enforcement and supporting agencies for application to emergency responses within justice contexts.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20867 Support policing processes within justice environment context |
Elements: |
1. Investigate the history and accountability of policing in Australia 2. Analyse the structural functions and powers of policing in Victoria 3. Analyse the role of police in an emergency 4. Review own support role in relation to policing practice |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
• Apply processes and procedures for initial response to emergencies prior to arrival of police and/or policing agency
• Provide evidence of knowledge of roles and functions of police and emergency services in emergency management
• Provide evidence of knowledge of relevant legislation, provisions, regulatory requirements and standards in the justice context
Overview of Assessment
Assessments may incorporate a variety of methods including case studies, observations, lectures, tutorials, class discussions, practical exercises, audio-visual presentations, and interaction with individuals and/or groups within the criminal justice industry.
Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Word limit or equivalent |
Assessments (Formative) |
Group Oral Presentation
Active participation in simulated emergency management scenario. |
N/A |
Assessment Two |
Presentation of Emergency Management Document |
1500 words |
Assessment hree |
Research project on police roles and cultures. |
1500 words |