Do you want to make Scotland a safer place? If so, studying for a policing apprenticeship gives you the chance to be part of a sector that is focused on protecting people.
The apprenticeship is ideal for anyone who wants to make a positive difference in Scottish society. Discover how to investigate a crime scene and handle evidence. Improve your knowledge of crime-fighting techniques such as surveillance, access control and e-reporting. Develop strong relationships with local communities and help to keep the peace.
Whether you’re interested in crime prevention or rehabilitation, there’s a role for you in Scotland’s policing industry. Become a police constable and investigate different cases. Work as a road policing officer and monitor busy thoroughfares. Become a dog handler and work with police canines to detect illegal substances.
What's the qualification?
You will gain a qualification at SCQF level 7 in policing. The qualification includes:
- Core units of an SVQ in policing at SCQF level 7
- Work experience in a sector that is committed to making Scotland safer
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
- Carry out operational safety training
- Adhere to Scottish criminal law and principles of evidence
- Protect local communities
- Look out for the health and wellbeing of fellow police officers
- Conduct systematic searches
- Carry out road policing
You will develop the following core skills:
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
These transferrable skills are useful for working in other jobs such as investigation analysis and surveillance.
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a variety of career options within the Police to consider. Carry on your studies with a civil service-related degree or find a full-time job in the policing industry.
Further education: Continue to improve your legal knowledge by studying for a bachelor’s degree in policing. Your experience will support your university application.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications and find a policing job. After completing the apprenticeship, you could move onto jobs like:
- Police constable
- Investigations analyst
- Dog handler
- Authorised firearms officer
- Roads police officer
- Civilian police investigator
- Police vehicle technician
Entry requirements
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be 18 to apply for a policing apprenticeship. There is a rigorous recruitment process that involves a high level of physical and mental fitness. To be eligible for the apprenticeship you must:
- Have a body mass index between 18 – 30 and meet mandatory national eyesight standards
- Be mentally capable of carrying out policing duties
The application process involves a Standard Entrance Test (SET), interview, assessment day and fitness assessment.
Duration
This Modern Apprenticeship will take two years to complete.