Aboriginal Policing and Security - NorQuest CollegePolice Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Aboriginal Policing and Security - NorQuest College NorQuest College's 10-month Aboriginal Policing and Security program prepares graduates to 'meet the entrance requirements for' various police services in Alberta and across Canada. Policing primarily deals with the enforcement and maintenance of law and order and detection and prevention of criminal activity as specified by Canadian, provincial, and/or municipal law(s). Police officers basically keep the peace, protect people and property, prevent crime and enforce both criminal and civil laws. The Program will include technical/theoretical, classroom-based instruction, field trips, fitness training, and work experience. Among the major topics to be covered are Aboriginal History and Culture, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Computer Applications, Computation and Logic Fundamentals, Criminal Law, Effective Presentations and Speech, History and Administration, Interpersonal Communications, Investigation Strategies, Law Enforcement, Observation, Documentation, and Report Writing, Personal Health, Wellness, and Fitness, Security Management and Loss Prevention, Social Issues and Crisis Intervention, Standard First Aid, the Canadian Judicial System, Writing in Organizations, and Young Offenders and the Law. The Program has been highly praised by graduates. The College reports that in 2003, 100 percent of graduates reported that they 'were satisfied or very satisfied with' the 'quality of instruction and overall quality of education' and that the Program 'provided them with the skills they required.' Employment-wise, graduates may pursue careers in various areas of policing, including corrections, law enforcement, and security, in Alberta and across Canada. For example, graduates may apply for positions with Aboriginal, military, or municipal police forces, bail departments, correctional institutes, private security companies, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), among others. Salaries for individuals working with a policing and/or security agency can average between $30,000 and $60,000 annually. Graduates will also be advance their police and security training at various universities and institutes across Canada, often with advanced standing. Students should be aware that the Program will provide them with the requirements to pursue employment in policing and related areas. However, some employers and/or careers may require employees to have credentials beyond those supplied by the Program. Most police departments, for example, require candidates to write assessment examinations, meet certain physical and mental pre-requisites, and have current, valid CPR, First Aid, and driver's license, and often undergo recruit training. Students should also be aware that having a criminal record could be an obstacle to finding employment in the Criminal Justice field as many employers are reluctant to hire those with a criminal history. To be eligible for admission, applicants must be at least '19 years of age by' the Program's start date, 'take an admissions exam and achieve a Grade 10 standing,' possess 'the ability to complete a high school diploma or GED' and 'obtain a valid Alberta driverĘs license by the end of the program.' Applicants must also undergo 'a criminal record check' and 'a medical clearance.' The latter must be completed prior to participating in the Health Education: Personal Fitness course (HEED-1001). The College offers financial assistance based on financial need.
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