Certificate in Pre-Police and Uniformed Services Training (Level 3)
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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3)This is the perfect course for anyone inspired to become a police officer, police communicator, work for a security organisation or go on to further study.
Our Police Preparation course will get you ready to meet the fitness requirements that form part of the New Zealand Police recruitment process.
Including the 2.4km run, press-ups, beep test, curl-ups, grip test, and the 50m swim.
You’ll train hard to meet the fitness requirements, including completing a Royal New Zealand Police College mock-test.
If you are aged 16-24, and meet the course entry requirements, you have a chance to attend this course for FREE!*
This course is delivered by the New Zealand Institute of Sport – NZMA's Sport & Fitness School.
* Spaces are limited for our Youth Guarantee funded courses. Contact our team for more information.
You will learn:
Complete a Royal New Zealand Police College mock-test.
New Zealand Law (including Road law, Domestic Violence law).
About the New Zealand Civil Defence Industry.
Civil Defence-related physical training.
Emergency response procedures.
First Aid delivery and recovery aid.
Course start dates
YOUTH GUARANTEE
This course is part of the government led Youth Guarantee Programme. If you are aged 16-24 and meet the course entry requirements, you may qualify to study this course for free. Spaces are limited, contact our team for more information.
Under the Youth Guarantee you may also be eligible for financial support to cover the following:
Travel allowance
Course related field trips
Talk to us for more information.
FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain criteria you can get 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
COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here.
Entry is open to domestic students only, on the basis of the following criteria:
Hold a NZQF level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or meet requirements of the NZMA Level 3 placement test
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can start with NZMA’s Pre-Police programme to prepare for the fitness requirements of the New Zealand Police College, including a mock-test.
After completion of any preparation training courses, becoming a police officer in NZ typically takes around 19 weeks of training at the Royal New Zealand Police College, followed by on-the-job probation.
