Training Opportunities

During the first two years, following attestation, you will complete the following:

• Probationary Officer Development Programme - This programme ensures that you have been able to consolidate all of the training already provided in your 22 weeks at the Police College. It will take place over a two year period and will develop your learning in the operational policing environment. During this period officers will work to meet standards required for the role of local policing Constable. The level 6 programme which is undertaken will be jointly delivered with Ulster University and will lead to a BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminology (Applied Practice) for undergraduate applicants or a Graduate Certificate in Policing and Criminology (Applied Practice) for those applicants who already hold an honours degree.  (All honours degrees will be reviewed for eligibility on commencement of Student Officer Training). Before your two year probationary period ends, you must successfully complete all aspects of Probationary Officer Development Programme, this also includes successfully completing the in-service physical competence assessment within 4 minutes. This is assessed at approximately 12 months and 18 months post attestation. 
• Online Courses, for example Data Protection and Management of Police Information Systems.
• Other training that you will be required to complete includes Firearms Training, Personal Safety Training and First Aid Training.