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18/05/2004
PSNI trainees to take courses at Queen's
Probationary PSNI officers are to attend courses at Queen's University, it has been announced.
The programme, announced at Queen's on Monday, will see the University's Institute of Lifelong Learning award a new Certificate in Work-Based Learning aimed at fundamentally enhancing the officers' skills base.
Speaking at event, Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton said the initiative would make a significant contribution to the way in which the PSNI could serve the community.
"This is a historic partnership that will have a positive and long-lasting impact on how we conduct training throughout the Service. By partnering with one of the most prestigious seats of learning in the UK we will significantly enhance our service delivery."
The initiative coincides with the start of Queen's Adult Learning Week. Reflective learning logs, kept by the officers throughout their probationary period, will be assessed by Queen's, which will act as the accrediting body for the qualification.
Following the publication of the Patten Report, Skills for Justice has been working in consultation with the Police Service and Queen's to develop a range of learning materials and tools in line with the National Competency Framework for policing in the UK.
Professor Ken Bell, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Students and Learning, said: "The University's Certificate in Work-Based Learning affords the opportunity for Queen's to make a significant contribution to the professional development of the new Police Service.
"The Policing Skills version of this Certificate will ensure that successful participants will receive all the theory and practical-based training they need to enhance their overall skills and work based efficiencies."
The official signing of the agreement was attended by Paul Nolan, Director of the Institute of Lifelong Learning at Queen's; Programme Manager Elda Nikolou-Walker; Police Service Superintendent David Nairn, Head of Operational Development; and Joe Stewart, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Director of Human Resources.
(MB)
The programme, announced at Queen's on Monday, will see the University's Institute of Lifelong Learning award a new Certificate in Work-Based Learning aimed at fundamentally enhancing the officers' skills base.
Speaking at event, Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton said the initiative would make a significant contribution to the way in which the PSNI could serve the community.
"This is a historic partnership that will have a positive and long-lasting impact on how we conduct training throughout the Service. By partnering with one of the most prestigious seats of learning in the UK we will significantly enhance our service delivery."
The initiative coincides with the start of Queen's Adult Learning Week. Reflective learning logs, kept by the officers throughout their probationary period, will be assessed by Queen's, which will act as the accrediting body for the qualification.
Following the publication of the Patten Report, Skills for Justice has been working in consultation with the Police Service and Queen's to develop a range of learning materials and tools in line with the National Competency Framework for policing in the UK.
Professor Ken Bell, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Students and Learning, said: "The University's Certificate in Work-Based Learning affords the opportunity for Queen's to make a significant contribution to the professional development of the new Police Service.
"The Policing Skills version of this Certificate will ensure that successful participants will receive all the theory and practical-based training they need to enhance their overall skills and work based efficiencies."
The official signing of the agreement was attended by Paul Nolan, Director of the Institute of Lifelong Learning at Queen's; Programme Manager Elda Nikolou-Walker; Police Service Superintendent David Nairn, Head of Operational Development; and Joe Stewart, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Director of Human Resources.
(MB)
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