Social Sciences
Overview
Why study at West?
Make sure your Police Service application stands out from the crowd in the competitive recruitment process by completing our 18 week NC Police Services course. Designed to inform you about a career in the Police service, this exciting course will equip you with an insight into the knowledge and skills required to produce an informed and robust application.
Based at our modern Greenock Waterfront campus, our specialist and experienced team of ex-Police Scotland employees will guide you through the structure and function of the organisation, support you in developing your fitness and assist you in reviewing and refining your interview technique.
Many graduates from this course have progressed to successful careers within Police Scotland, and we often welcome them back to the classroom to share their experiences!
What will I learn?
You'll learn about:
- SET Exam Preparation
- SET Exam Practice
- Sport
- Criminal Justice System knowledge
- Personal Presentation
- Interview Preparation and Evaluation
- Team Working Skills
What qualifications do I need?
You'll need qualifications at Intermediate 1 or National 4 level. We'll ask you to demonstrate basic numeracy and communication skills, and you may be asked to provide some written work and attend an interview. You'll need to show a genuine interest in learning.
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you may wish to apply to Police Scotland.
Or you could develop your skills even further by studying another course, such as:
- NC Social Science (SCQF Level 5)
- NC Higher Social Science and Criminology (SCQF Level 6)
SCQF 5
Programme Information
Start: August
Duration: 18 weeks
