1. Explain the role of police constable within the context of UK policing and the criminal justice system Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection

2. Understand the importance of and methods to maintain professional standards
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Reflection

3. Demonstrate understanding of ‘policing by consent’, decision making and discretion within the police service
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Analysis

4. Understand police powers and procedures and their application fairly and without bias
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Communication

5.Explain the meaning of vulnerability and how to assess risk in a policing context.
Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection

6. Demonstrate a basic understanding of counter terrorism and policing responses to terrorist incidents Knowledge and Understanding
Communication

7. Understand and apply appropriate lawful and ethical powers and procedures in relation to stop and search.
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Reflection

1. Knowledge checks x 3 20% for each
2. Individual presentation 20% 10 minutes
3. Reflective diary 20% 1000

1. These assessments will take the form of: -
Knowledge Check 1 - consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions
Knowledge Check 2 – consisting of 25 MCQ
Knowledge Check 3 – 25 MCQ
Combined these will assess learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,7.

2. Individual presentation within the context of counter terrorism - addressing learning outcome 6. This will consider verbal, written and technological communication.

3. Students are required to complete a reflective diary that demonstrates their ability to reflect on and further analyse the learning undertaken and its application in the workplace. This assesses learning outcomes 1, 2, 5 and 7.

This is a wide-ranging module that introduces the learner to the ideas, concepts and practicalities of being a police constable. Students gain an insight into a variety of policing practice. They gain a basic understanding of some key aspects of the role, of the standards required, decision making within the police context. Also included is some understanding and application around radio usage, how vulnerability and risk are assessed, and some counter terrorism principles.

This module incorporates all the learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing, Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Curriculum for the following areas:
Understanding the role of a Constable
1.1 to 7.4 inclusive
Professional standards
1.1 to 4.5 inclusive
Decision making and discretion
1.1 to 7.3 inclusive
Communication skills
2.1 to 2.4
Vulnerability and risk
1.1 to 12.3 inclusive
Counter terrorism
1.1 to 1.5,
2.1 to 2.2
3.1 to 3.2,
5.1 to 7.5
Criminal justice
1.1 to 1.5,
5.1 to 7.8
Response Policing
6.1 to 6.4 and, 8.1 to 8.15

Appendix 1 details all the learning and indicative content covered in this module.

The below is a brief summary of what the content includes:
This broad ranging introductory module will provide an overview of the history, structure, governance, values and ethics of the police service in England and Wales. It will consider key pieces of legislation with emphasis on human rights, equality, diversity, inclusion and the maintenance of professional standards. Criminal law and the justice system including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) will also be explored.
Vulnerability, how it is defined and how people can become vulnerable is an intrinsic element of this module and will be considered throughout.

The module covers;
• The role of a Police Constable - the history and background.
• What professional standards are required and how to maintain them.
• Decision making and discretion within a police context.
• Communication relevant to radio usage.
• An understanding of the terms vulnerability and how to assess risk in a police context.
• Counter terrorism and the role of the police within it, and at the scene of a terrorist incident.
• A basic understanding of some aspects of the criminal justice system - including how to get people to court.
• Police reform impacting on structure, governance, accountability and leadership will also be considered at an introductory level.

The Introduction to Policing Practice module is taken at the commencement of the programme before the rolling modules phase.
Learning for this module will be based around students committing a total of 300 hours, split between 160 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 140 hours of independent study and work place learning. Student will be taught in a mixture of lectures and tutorial sessions. In the lectures, students will be introduced to the general concepts and theories. Tutorials will be linked to the lecture and involve subjects for discussion and case studies. The purpose of the smaller group sessions is to help students assess their understanding of a topic and to develop their analytical skills.

Formative assessment will include short quiz activity at the end of each session and feedback on the draft reflective log and presentation material.

A variety of work-based documents, force policies.

College of Policing material
Blackboard VLE
University library and associated online learning materials.
Teaching spaces equipped with computer, projector, screen, white boards etc.
Live streaming/recording equipment/software.