Police and Defence Force Preparation (Level 3)

This is the perfect course for anyone inspired to join the New Zealand Police Force, security organisations, the NZ Defence Force, or going on to further study. 

During this course you will:

• Gain real insight from New Zealand Police Officers and Defence Force personnel.
• Visit locations such as the Royal New Zealand Police College, Defence Force sites, New Zealand Police, and Government facilities.
• Train hard to meet the fitness requirements of the New Zealand Police and Defence Force,  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. 

Course Content

Gain unlimited access to specialist fitness information, and train with our leading fitness courses, to reach the fitness requirements of the New Zealand Police and New Zealand Defence Forces. With literacy, numeracy and law courses, this comprehensive course will enhance your study & career opportunities.

You can earn 60 credits over the course of 16 weeeks! On completion, you will achieve the Qualification in New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Pre-Police Proficiency).

You will learn invaluable skills, knowledge, and capabilities along the way:

• New Zealand Law (including Road law, Domestic Violence law)
• New Zealand Civil Defence Industry
• Civil Defence-related physical training
• Emergency response procedures
• Basic computer data analysis skills
• Achievment of Police and Defence Force required fitness levels
• Physical Self-Defence techniques
• First Aid delivery and recovery aid – earn your First Aid Certificate
• Swim training to meet the Police and Navy swimming requirements