Overview
:The Police Constable Entry Programme (PCDA) Programme is a three-year programme with academic modules, course work and exams. The total academic credit value of this course is credits. The academic learning on this course is undertaken and coincides with serving as student police officer, with active frontline duties for Cumbria Constabulary. The normal working hours of a police officer are 40 hours per week.
As per Police Regulations an officer can apply for part time working and the request will be considered following the initial delivery phase and the officer is confirmed as independent in post.
Should an officer move to part time working during their probationary period, the length of the probationary period will be extended on a pro rata basis.
Is this the route for you? This route is for someone who would like to work in the role of an operational police officer, whilst studying, and who does not hold a degree-level qualification.
Before you start:To be accepted onto the PCDA, candidates have to meet the Constabulary's PCDA eligibility criteria and successfully pass the stages of the Constabulary's.
What's involved in a PCDA? A PCDA involves a three-year programme of academic modules, course work and exams. This is undertaken and coincides with serving as a student police officer, with active frontline duties for Cumbria Constabulary.
Provider:Cumbria Constabulary have selected the University of Central Lancashire as a higher education institute partner for the academic learning on the PCDA course.
Support:Apprentices will receive support from a University of Central Lancashire tutor with your academic studies and officers and staff from Cumbria Constabulary will support you with your operational role.
You will receive one-on-one support from your University of Central Lancashire tutor.
You will receive regular meetings to discuss your progress and any support you feel you could benefit from with your line manager within the force.
You can visit the University of Central Lancashires PCDA pageCosts:The academic costs of this degree are covered by the apprenticeship.
Achieving your PCDA: Upon successful competition of your PCDA, you will graduate as a Cumbria Constabulary police officer and obtain a BSc (Hons) Professional Police Practice degree.