The Portfolio of Operational Competence contains a checklist of functions that a Police Constable is expected to undertake as part of their role. These functions must be undertaken to demonstrate achievement of full operational competency in the role of police constable as follows:
Operating Lawfully& Ethically
Management of information and intelligence
Initial response to policing incidents
Managing Conflict
Providing support to victims and witnesses/vulnerable
Using Police Powers
Conducting searches (Vehicles/Premises/Open Spaces)
Conduction Searches (Individuals)
Conduction Priority and Volume Investigations
Interviewing (victims, Witnesses & Suspects
Response Policing
Policing Communities
Information and Intelligence
Conducting Investigations

Summative assessment for this module will examine indicative content as contained within the College of Policing National Policing Curriculum and taught at level 5 of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship as follows:
Valuing Diversity and Inclusion: 3.1 – 3.9 inclusive.
Decision-Making and Discretion: 1.1 – 5.3 inclusive
Vulnerability and Risk: 1.1 – 6.4 inclusive
Public Protection: 1.1 – 7.3 inclusive
Criminal Justice: 1.1 – 2.4 inclusive

Learners are required to complete a 2000-word reflective portfolio, demonstrating how they have applied underpinning taught theoretical principles in a range of operational policing contexts, as evidenced within their fully completed Operational Competence Portfolio for Full Operational Competency (FOC).
This will assess Learning Outcomes 1 - 4.

The module utilises a blended approach to delivery and draws upon a range of topics from the College of Policing National Policing Curriculum delivered across three Level 5 modules, Policing Practice & Research Methods, Response, Roads & Community Policing and Investigation & Intelligence Management.

The FOC portfolio is undertaken in the workplace and is assessed by the police. It must be completed within the second 12 months of the programme and forms a basis to produce the 2000-word reflective essay.

Students will link learning in the classroom to professional practice and provide evidence from operational portfolios to demonstrate this.

Time is allocated and academic support provided within the module protected learning blocks delivered throughout year 2 of the programme.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legal and professional practice requirements relating to the identification of vulnerable people.
Knowledge and understanding

2. Apply legislation, policy and authorised professional practice relating to public protection, the investigation of incidents and dealing with contemporary policing challenges.
Application, Problem solving

3. Explain and evaluate how police and partners work to reduce reoffending and victimisation.
Problem Solving, Analysis, Reflection

4. Evaluate decisions made on operational duty in the context of ethics, accountability, and risk. Application, Reflection

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

See Module Reading List.

The module utilises a blended approach to delivery and draws upon a range of topics from the College of Policing National Policing Curriculum delivered across three Level 5 modules, Policing Practice & Research Methods, Response, Roads & Community Policing and Investigation & Intelligence Management.



The FOC portfolio is undertaken in the workplace and is assessed by the police. It must be completed within the second 12 months of the programme and forms a basis to produce the 2000-word reflective PORTFOLIO.



Students will link learning in the classroom to professional practice and provide evidence from operational portfolios to demonstrate this.



Time is allocated and academic support provided within the module protected learning blocks delivered throughout year 2 of the programme.