Higher Certificate in Law Enforcement at Nelson Mandela University

This programme aims to provide a vocational, industry-focused qualification that will equip students with the basic tools, knowledge and practical techniques required to perform their functions in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act and other specific legislation that may be enforced by officials in certain job categories. Please note that this qualification does not provide direct access into the LLB, LLB (extended) or the BA (Law) . Upon completion of this qualification, candidates may apply for these degrees, but admission is subject to the discretion of the Dean of Faculty and the outcome of access testing.

Faculty: Law  |  Duration: 1 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

· The main purpose of the programme is to provide a vocational, industry focused programme to employees in the law enforcement environment to equip students with the basic knowledge, tools and practical techniques to enable them to perform law enforcement functions in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act and other specific legislation that may be enforced by officials in certain job categories such as nature conservation officers, forestry officials, members of fire safety organisations, sea fisheries officials, municipal employees, SANRAL employees and employees from the Airports Company, Metrorail and SANParks. In addition it will provide access to higher education for students in the non-SAPS law enforcement environment and enable those who wish to do so to further their education in a chosen field of study. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 5 qualification of 120 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Law Enforcement.

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