Certificate in Pre-Police Proficiency (level 3)

Looking to join the Police? This is the perfect course for anyone inspired to join the NZ Police Force or security industry.

This is the perfect course for anyone inspired to join the New Zealand Police Force as a Police Officer, Police Communicator, security organisations or going on to further study.

During this course you will:

Gain real insight from New Zealand Police Officers.
Visit locations such as the Royal New Zealand Police College (Wellington campus only), New Zealand Police, and Government facilities.
Train hard to meet the fitness requirements of the New Zealand Police, including the 2.4km run, press-ups, beep test, curl-ups, grip test, and the 50m swim.
Complete a Royal New Zealand Police College mock-test.

Entry is open to domestic students only, on the basis of the following criteria:

• Successful study at NCEA Level 2, or equivalent

• Be a competent swimmer (50 metres in approximately 55 secs)

• Be physically fit*

*Be able to perform within 20% of the Police Entry requirements for the 2.4 km run, press-ups, grip test and 50m swim.

- Course costs for New Zealand domestic students are available here. 

- Course costs for international students are available here. 

FEES FREE 

If you’re planning to start tertiary study or training for the first time you may be eligible for fees-free. Ask one of our course advisors to help or visit the Fees Free website. 

STUDENT LOANS 

If you meet certain conditions, you may be eligible for a student loan and allowances. 

Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz