Criminal Justice, Traffic and Metropolitan Policing

Certificate in Law Enforcement Media Relations

(NQF Level 5, credits 120, SAQA ID 67702)

Certification

Once you have successfully completed this programme, you will be awarded a Certificate in Law Enforcement: Media Relations.

Programme Type

National Certificate

Course Prospects

Police officers are required to equip themselves with specialised knowledge and skills that they need to work successfully with the media.
This specialised programme has been designed to provide law enforcement professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage police media relations and to improve police media communication techniques.
This certificate will empower you to improve the public image of public and private law enforcement agencies.

Entrance Requirements

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

Programme Duration

Minimum: 1 Year
Maximum: 2 Years

Course Contents

Business Communication for Law Enforcement NQF 5
Police Media Relations NQF 5
Police Liability Issues NQF 5
Public Relations for Law Enforcement NQF 5

Select two of the following:

Community Policing NQF 5
General Management for Law Enforcement NQF 5
Management Principles and Techniques NQF 5

 

Assessment

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

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