Justice & Policing
A course by
EIT
A 19-week certificate preparing students for pathways to employment or further training in the NZ Police, Armed Forces, or Corrections services, focusing on literacy, numeracy, self-management, fitness, computing, and communication.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 19 weeks

Enhance core academic skills including reading, writing, and numeracy needed for service sector employment.

Learn personal organisation, discipline, and confidence required for success in law enforcement and related pathways.

Achieve a level of physical fitness necessary for entry into training or employment in services careers.
The NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Services Pathway) (Level 3) at EIT provides foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue further training or employment in the NZ Police, Armed Forces, Corrections, or related service roles. The programme covers academic and personal skills including literacy, numeracy, self-management, computing, communication, and physical fitness to prepare students for roles of trust and responsibility in the community.
What you need to know first
Achievement of NCEA (Level 1) or equivalent qualification
Minimum age 17 years at programme start
An interview may be required

Law enforcement
Public safety
Corrections
Armed Forces
Security

Police officer
Corrections staff
Justice & Policing
A course by
EIT
A 19-week certificate preparing students for pathways to employment or further training in the NZ Police, Armed Forces, or Corrections services, focusing on literacy, numeracy, self-management, fitness, computing, and communication.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 19 weeks

Enhance core academic skills including reading, writing, and numeracy needed for service sector employment.

Learn personal organisation, discipline, and confidence required for success in law enforcement and related pathways.

Achieve a level of physical fitness necessary for entry into training or employment in services careers.
The NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Services Pathway) (Level 3) at EIT provides foundational knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue further training or employment in the NZ Police, Armed Forces, Corrections, or related service roles. The programme covers academic and personal skills including literacy, numeracy, self-management, computing, communication, and physical fitness to prepare students for roles of trust and responsibility in the community.
What you need to know first
Achievement of NCEA (Level 1) or equivalent qualification
Minimum age 17 years at programme start
An interview may be required

Law enforcement
Public safety
Corrections
Armed Forces
Security

Police officer
Corrections staff
Must be physically able to complete the programme
Armed Forces member
Security guard
Roles in positions of trust
Must be physically able to complete the programme
Armed Forces member
Security guard
Roles in positions of trust