Police Preparation Programme
Justice & Policing
A course by
MSL Training
Police Preparation programmes at MSL Training designed to boost confidence, fitness, essential job skills and support students to pass Police Recruitment process, targeted at youth and adult learners.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Manukau Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 20 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Career Pathway Awareness
Understand cultural identity and career options in policing.
Job Readiness Skills
Develop essential job skills for employment and police recruitment.
Physical Fitness
Enhance physical fitness required for police recruitment and career.
What You're Signing Up For
MSL Training offers Police Preparation programmes at their Manukau Campus focused on supporting individuals aged 16 and over who aspire to a career in policing. The programmes enhance skills such as cultural identity, fitness, teamwork, communication, academic and physical recruitment preparation, all aimed at meeting New Zealand Police recruitment criteria. Two main course levels are offered: Level 2 Introduction to Police for 16-24 year olds with no or low qualifications, running full-time over 20 weeks with zero fees under eligibility; and Level 3 Police Preparation for over 17 year olds designed as a 24 week part-time course to support academic and physical readiness for police recruitment, with fees of $3477 or free under the New Zealand Free Fees Scheme for eligible candidates.
Course Content
- Cultural Identity & Career Pathways
- Essential Job Skills
- Wellbeing & Fitness
- Teamwork & Communication
- Police Values & Career Readiness
- Academic & Physical Preparation
- Study Skills including Recruitment Process
- Effective Team Skills
- Teamwork within a Māori Framework
- Communication & Problem Solving
What you need to know first
Level 1 or no prior qualifications for Level 2 course
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Justice and Law Enforcement
Public Safety
Future employment opportunities might be
Police Recruit
Corrections Officer
Justice Sector Roles