Why should I study Pathway to Policing?
This SACE Stage 2 subject package has been developed to provide a pathway to a career in policing. If you are interested in applying for a role as a police officer, police security officer or community constable with SA Police, then this package can help you to prepare for SA Police’s eligibility criteria and recruitment process, by developing the skills and qualities needed for this rewarding career.
Where does Pathway to Policing lead?
There are many rewarding careers in policing in South Australia. These include police officer careers, police security officer careers, community constable careers, call centre and other careers. Please see www.achievemore.com.au for more information.
What work will I do in Pathway to Policing?
There are five SACE Stage 2 subjects in this package:
- Activating Identities and Futures (compulsory for SACE completion): you could choose to focus this on your interest in a policing career.
- Essential English: develop your literacy skills to support you in meeting the level required for the SA Police Recruitment Test. You will also develop your communication skills to support you to demonstrate the necessary qualities to succeed in a career as a police officer.
- Workplace Practices: develop your knowledge and understanding of legislation and laws, employability skills and requirements to work in South Australia. Participate in 50-60 hours of relevant work placement.
- Fitness and Wellbeing (Integrated Learning): develop the physical fitness and strength required for the SA Police Recruitment Fitness and Agility Test. You will also explore strategies to support your development of mental, social and emotional health to work successfully in a community service setting, as well as study the social determinants of health and their impact on the community.
- Free choice subject.
SA Police are key partners in this program, and provide curriculum support, guest speakers, opportunities for excursions to the Police Academy, police stations and other SAPOL sites.
What do other students think about Pathway to Policing?
This program is offered for the first time in 2024.
Where can I find more information about Pathway to Policing?
For more detail about content and assessment, view the course information:
- Stage 2 (Year 12)