Operation PAPA: Police Application Preparation and Advice – Online

Course Overview

West College Scotland are proud to launch our new online course –  

Operation PAPA- Police Application Preparation Advice 

This completely original online course, designed by our experienced ex-officers and teaching team, will provide you with everything you need to know prior to applying to be a Police Constable with Police Scotland.  

But more than that, it will link you in with an experienced mentor, with extensive experience of the service, to make sure you are maximising your relevant experience and qualities required for this post.  

This unique mentor-led programme gives you the flexibility to study online. particularly suitable if you are in work but considering a career change. You will have regular sessions with our experienced Course Tutor, a former Police Inspector with 30 years of vocational experience in the service, as well as access to an extensive range of online resources relevant to the knowledge you will need to prepare well for all aspects of the application process.  

These include: 

  • the organisational structure and priorities of Police Scotland
  • the duties of a Constable

 

 

  • the selection process including the Competency and Values Framework
  • the training process
  • the requirements of Police Scotland’s application form 

You will also receive advice on reaching and maintaining the fitness levels Police Scotland requires of its applicants. 

The course culminates in an exciting opportunity to attend the Waterfront Campus, Greenock for an Assessment Day Preparation experience. You will take part in tasks reflective of the process experienced at Police Scotland and undertake a mock interview with experienced staff, who will provide invaluable feedback on your interview content and style.  

So, if you need information, and more crucially guidance and mentoring on how to put your best foot forward in an application to Police Scotland, then this course is for you.  

Pre-requisites: as is the case for those applying to Police Scotland, there are no formal qualifications required for this course. 

Duration: as this is self-paced, each applicant will dictate the duration. 

Assessment Date: TBC – there will be a couple of dates available throughout the year (most likely December and June). 

Price: TBC

For further information on this course contact corporate@wcs.ac.uk or call 0141 581 2121