Auditing and Discipline Policing
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Admission to Programs
These programs are open to students in security related departments and employees in the Border Security field.
Program Mission
This program is designed to develop the competencies of border security personnel. The program develops the understanding of the procedures used in border security operations and builds the skill of communicating with the public during the application of local legislation. On completing this program, the student will have the ability to prepare reports and to use modern technology in controlling baggage and passenger inspection, and freight and mail in accordance with international standards related to mainland, sea and air border procedures.
Program Description
The programs are designed to develop the core knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work as law enforcement officers. Students are provided with hands-on training as staff officers in relevant field departments. Each Diploma is aligned to the Qualifications Framework of the Emirates.
Program Learning Outcomes
In addition to the generic graduate outcomes related to the Diploma graduates of the Higher Colleges of Technology, students, upon completion of the programs, will be able to:
- Function with the basic competencies to undertake the tasks, duties and responsibilities of a law enforcement officer.
- Communicate effectively and concisely relevant criminal law procedures following best security professional practice.
- Apply operational rules and solve problems encountered in the role of law enforcement officer while observing the code of conduct and values.
- Use technology systems effectively to support operational security tasks
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 63 semester credits including:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Security Studies Core Courses | 15 | |
Electives | 9 | |
Diploma Major Core Courses | 12 | |
General Studies | 21 | |
Work Experience | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours | 63 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Security Studies Core Courses | ||
Required Credits: 21 | ||
MAS 1003 | Introduction to Legal Sciences Studies | 3 |
PST 1003 | Criminal Law | 3 |
PST 1023 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
PST 1033 | Infantry Police and Practices Applications | 0 |
PST 1043 | Security Organisation and Administration | 3 |
PST 1103 | Weapons Science and Practice | 0 |
PST 1133 | Concepts and Principles of Traffic | 3 |
PST 2009 | Work Experience | 6 |
Auditing and Discipline Policing Core Courses | ||
Required Credits: 12 | ||
PAD 2003 | Basics of Police Audit and Discipline | 3 |
PAD 2013 | Audit Inspection and Investigation | 3 |
PAD 2103 | Operational Auditing | 3 |
PST 2013 | Security Awareness | 3 |
Auditing and Security Discipline Electives | ||
Required Credits: 9 | ||
BSO 2103 | Residence and Foreigners Affairs Procedures | 3 |
PCJ 2003 | Law and Procedure of Evidence | 3 |
PCJ 2033 | Crime Detection | 3 |
PCJ 2043 | Community Policing | 3 |
PCJ 2053 | Special Criminal Legislation | 3 |
PST 1153 | Basics and Principles of Security Operations | 3 |
General Studies | ||
Required Credits: 21 | ||
English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
Required Credits: 6 | ||
Humanities or Arts | ||
Required Credits: 6 | ||
Information Technology or Mathematics | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
The Natural Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 3 | ||
The Social or Behavioral Sciences | ||
Required Credits: 3 |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
AES 1013 | Arabic Communications I | 3 |
LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
MAS 1003 | Introduction to Legal Sciences Studies | 3 |
PST 1033 | Infantry Police and Practices Applications | 0 |
PST 1043 | Security Organisation and Administration | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
LSC 1103 | Professional Communication and Reporting | 3 |
PST 1003 | Criminal Law | 3 |
PST 1103 | Weapons Science and Practice | 0 |
PST 1133 | Concepts and Principles of Traffic | 3 |
PST 1173 | Islamic Studies | 3 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Semester 3 | ||
PAD 2003 | Basics of Police Audit and Discipline | 3 |
PST 1023 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
PST 2013 | Security Awareness | 3 |
2 Elective Courses | 6 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Semester 4 | ||
LSN 1113 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
PAD 2013 | Audit Inspection and Investigation | 3 |
PAD 2103 | Operational Auditing | 3 |
PST 2009 | Work Experience | 6 |
Elective Course | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 18 | |
Total Credit Hours | 63 |