This programme is designed to develop the student’s professional skills, improve knowledge of relevant legislation, police management principles, as well as fleet and maintenance management. Operational aspects of policing are the ‘why and how’ of police practice and management. Policing, in this context, refers specifically to traffic and metropolitan policing. This programme is, furthermore, designed for students who have completed the Advanced Diploma in Traffic and Metropolitan Policing (or equivalent).
It incorporates advanced concepts related to traffic science, civil liability, basic research principles, fleet management and advanced project management. Traffic police administrators at all levels of government face a multitude of challenges. Law enforcement administrators are challenged to achieve their goals and objectives with scarce resources. This requires a professional and innovative approach from both administrators and practitioners. The curriculum of the Postgraduate Diploma in Traffic Policing – (NQF level 8) reflects the trends in modern contemporary road policing, law enforcement practice, client-focused programmes, and professional development within the field of traffic policing.
Duration
The programme duration is 1 year minimum.
Career fields
Learners could pursue a career in:
- Traffic Policing
- Criminology
- Safety and Security
- Criminal Justice
- South African Police
- Transport Industry, etc.
Certification
Upon successful completion of your qualification, you will receive a certificate depicting: Postgraduate Diploma in Traffic Policing and an academic transcript. These documents will be issued at the annual graduation ceremony or couriered to the nearest branch provided that your account is in order.
NB: Certificates cannot be issued to the students before a graduation ceremony.
The student’s responsibility is to ensure they meet all the qualification requirements before issuing a qualification.
Admission Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Traffic Policing is the Advanced Diploma in Traffic and Metropolitan Policing OR equivalent.
For full details on minimum requirements, contact the College.
Study materials are supplied in digital format only.