Charles Sturt University and the NSW Police Force have formed a unique partnership to design, develop and deliver police recruit education. To become a Police Officer in the NSW Police Force you will need to undertake the Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP).
You can be eligible for The ADPP as part of the NSW Police Force Constable Education Program once you have successfully completed the University Certificate in Workforce Essentials (UCWE) . The ADPP consists of five sessions; Session 1 is undertaken online so you can balance work, life and study. In Session 2, you’ll earn a salary while you study at the Academy. Once you’ve successfully completed Session 2 you’ll be sworn in as a Probationary Constable and work in the field completing one year of on-the-job training (Sessions 3, 4 and 5) and then become confirmed as a Constable of the NSW Police Force.
ADPP intakes
From March 2024, you’ll earn a salary while you study Session 2 of the Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP) on campus at the NSW Police Force Academy in Goulburn. Over the 16 weeks at the Academy, you’ll earn $1,360 per week, plus superannuation and allowances. That's approximately $30,894!
The Associate Degree in Policing Practice focuses on the foundational studies and applied skills and knowledge necessary for the modern police professional. The knowledge and skills developed through the course are designed to meet the education needs of individuals seeking future employment with the NSW Police Force. Subjects have been designed in extensive consultation with police, the justice community and academics, ensuring they are vocationally relevant and up-to-date with the latest issues. There are a number of intakes into the ADPP each year and the actual number of positions available varies depending on the organisational needs of the NSW Police Force.
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