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Police Foundations - Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology's 2-year Police Foundations diploma which has been 'developed in co-operation with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services,' is a career-oriented program designed for individuals who aspire to a career in policing or related areas, like private investigation or private security. Candidates will be trained in the academic, practical, and physical abilities to challenge the various entrance assessments, examinations, and/or programs that police departments may require as part of their hiring process, particularly the Constable Selection Criteria for Police Services in Ontario. The Program also aims to instill 'a strong desire for continued learning throughout the graduate's career.' Moreover, the Program will equip learners with the knowledge and skills required for effective police work, including the ability to address, effectively, the myriad of problems faced by the communities in which they will work. Participants will be required to partake in 'a minimum of 150 hours of course-related paid work experience, or pre-approved community volunteer service during their two years at Seneca.' Students who opt not to undertake the latter may, instead, 'complete a General Education credit option prior to graduation.' Furthermore, in addition to completing all required courses and the aforementioned hands-on experience component, to graduate, students must complete certification in Basic Rescuer Level CPR and Standard Level First Aid, and 'certifications cannot expire during the calendar year of graduation.' Each student will be responsible for providing 'proof of certifications prior to graduation.' Graduates of the Program may pursue careers, career advancement, and/or educational opportunities in policing, corrections, security, and other related areas of the criminal justice system across Canada. Students should be aware, however, 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. Moreover, some careers may require further training or requirements beyond the diploma, as determined by individual employers. Most police departments, for example, require candidates to write assessment examinations, meet certain physical and psychological pre-requisites, have valid CPR, First Aid, and driver's license, and undergo recruit training. In Ontario, in accordance with the regulations established by Police Services, the recruitment process for police constables utilizes Criminal Record Check and Pardon Process, Physical Readiness Evaluations for Police (PREP), which measures a candidate's physical, including hearing and vision, and fitness capabilities via profession-relevant exercises, and Written Communication Tests (WCT). Career-wise, graduates may be employed in various positions across Canada, including working for educational or governmental institutions, private organizations, or for employers in the non-profit or private sector. For example, graduates may work in the areas of administration, corrections, crime prevention, criminal investigation, criminal law, government, insurance, law and law enforcement, national security, offender case management, policing, private and public investigation, public and private security, the courts, victim services, and young offenders, to name but a few. Potential employers for graduates include Canada Customs and Immigration, correctional facilities, federal and provincial law enforcement agencies, juvenile detention centres, military police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and various municipal police forces. Graduates of the Program may also pursue further educational opportunities, such as at the bachelor's level, in policing, related criminal justice fields, or other disciplines at various universities, colleges, and institutes across Canada and internationally, often with advanced standing. Graduates may, for example take advantage of one of the College's existing transfer agreements. Such Agreements exist with Algoma University College, Athabasca University, Griffith University, King's University College at University of Western Ontario, Monash University, Nipissing University, Royal Roads University, Ryerson University, Tyndale University College, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, University of Windsor, and York University. To be eligible for admission to the Program, applicants must have an 'Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older).' Applicants must also have successfully completed 'Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U).' The College prefers, 'although not required for admission,' that students have ' basic computer knowledge, a moderate degree of physical fitness and completion of a secondary school law subject.' Prospective students should be aware that they will need a high level of literacy and 'good analytical skills to be successful in the Police Foundations program.'
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