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People wanting to study the Associate Degree in Policing Practice should apply directly to the University.

Please read the Admissions Eligibility Guide (see link below) to assist you in applying. You should read all the sections carefully before completing your application.

NOTE:
Applications for the Associate Degree in Policing Practice are continually received and assessed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this by lodging their application as soon as possible. You should also remember that your application must be assessed for both academic eligibility and professional suitability and that this entire process may take six to ten weeks to complete.


ADPP Bridging Program

If you are found to be academically ineligible you may be offered a position in the ADPP Bridging Program, a program designed to prepare students for the Associate Degree in Policing Practice. By successfully completing the program you will be better equipped with the academic skills required of the ADPP and will be able to approach tertiary study with confidence.

Note: Successful completion of the ADPP Bridging Program will not guarantee you entry into the ADPP but will allow you to meet the academic suitability requirement. Completion of the ADPP Bridging Program requires approximately 90 hours of study. All study is by distance education so you can study from anywhere and work around other commitments.

The applicant must apply for the ADPP first, when being deemed unsuccessful they may be offered a position in the ADPP Bridging Program.

Additional Information

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You are strongly advised to read the following information before lodging your application.

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Professional Suitability Kit


If you are academically eligible, you will need to complete the Professional Suitability Assessment Kit, which is available for download from the NSW Police Force web site

The Professional Suitability Kit contains two booklets that you are required to complete.
The first is a red booklet — ‘Medical History Assessment’
and the second is a blue booklet — ‘Professional Suitability Application Kit’.

You will need to complete both booklets and return these to the NSW Police Force Recruitment Branch. In order to complete your Medical History Assessment, you are required to contact Recovre to make an appointment for your medical assessment. The NSW Police Force will notify you and CSU of the results of the Professional Suitability and Medical History Assessment.

Further information regarding Professional Suitability can also be found in the Admissions Eligibility Guide 1.56Mb [PDF] - see page 17