Certificate in Policing at SCQF level 7

The Certificate in Policing at SCQF level 7 provides learners with a qualification that will demonstrate the skills and knowledge as required for the role of a Police Officer by Police Scotland. Supported by the Scottish Government, this competence-based qualification is part of the Modern Apprenticeship in Policing framework.

This qualification covers areas such as operational safety training, health and wellbeing for police officers, general police duties, conducting systematic searches, and roads policing.

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Why deliver this qualification

This qualification is only available through the Scottish Police College in Tulliallan.

This qualification is based on the most current version of National Occupational Standards, defined by the Sector Skills Council — Skills for Justice

Who does this qualification suit

This Certificate is suitable for:

  • learners who are aged 18 years and over and who may have been out of education for some time

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan, and is subject to the Police Scotland Probationer selection process.

Approval

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the Skills for Justice Assessment Strategy, Competence Based Qualifications in Policing.

This bespoke competence-based qualification has been specifically developed for delivery by the Scottish Police College in Tulliallan, only.

How to assess

Assessment of this award will be through a series of theoretical and practical assessments or tasks. Conditions of assessment may vary between open and closed-book depending on the assessment task.

Where can you take this course?

Qualification content and delivery tools

Information about the qualification(s)

Qualification Structure

Group award code: GP3K 47

The Certificate in Policing at SCQF level 7 consists of 9 mandatory units. Please refer to the qualification structure (66 KB) for details on the units making up this qualification.

National Occupational Standards

Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.

Awarding partnership arrangements

Qualification Partnership Agreement with the Scottish Police Authority.

Modern Apprenticeships

This Certificate is a mandatory component in the Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Policing.

Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material

Assessment strategy

Assessment Strategy (58 KB)

Assessor's guidelines

Candidate Guidance and Portfolio