Metropolitan and Traffic Policing

Diploma in Metropolitan and Traffic Policing

(NQF Level 6, minimum credits 300, SAQA ID: 50204)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded the Diploma in Metropolitan and Traffic Policing.

Programme Type

National Diploma

Course Prospects

Policing is now considered a science and police officers must equip themselves with specialised knowledge and skills to advance in their careers.
This qualification has been developed by experts in the field of traffic and metro policing. It is designed for officers who want to advance their careers with professional knowledge and skills in the highly specialised field of metropolitan and traffic policing. This diploma offers you the opportunity to positively influence peoples’ lives.

Entrance Requirements

Grade 12/Senior Certificate, or any equivalent qualification as prescribed

Programme Duration

Minimum: 3 Years
Maximum: 6 Years

Course Contents

First year:

General Management for Law Enforcement	NQF 5
Law & Procedure of Evidence	NQF 6
Metropolitan Police Science	NQF 5
Traffic Science	NQF 5
Criminal Law	NQF 6

Second year:

Business Communication for Law Enforcement	NQF 5
Criminal Law II	NQF 6
Metropolitan Police Science II	NQF 6
Traffic Science II	NQF 6

Select one of the following:

Managing the Patrol Function	NQF 5
Crime Scene Management	NQF 6

Third year:

Metropolitan Police Science III	NQF 7
Traffic Science III	NQF 7
Crowd Management	NQF 7

Select two of the following:

Crime Prevention	NQF 6
Community Policing	NQF 6
Project Management for law Enforcement	NQF 5
Police Supervisory Practise	NQF 6

Assessment

Formative: One assignment must be completed for every subject.
Summative: One examination must be written for every subject.