SAPS COURSE TRAINING DETAILS

BASIC TRAINING LEARNING PROGRAM (SEMESTER 1)

PURPOSE

To train members of the society who like to be full fledged employees of South African Police Service and employed under the South African Police Service Act.

TARGET GROUP

Learners attending Basic Training Learning Program, namely entry level constables.

PRE-REQUISITES

DURATION OF THE COURSE

Six (6) Months

PROVIDER

Gauteng Province:
SAPS Training Institution - Pretoria

KwaZulu-Natal Province:
SAPS Training Institution - Chatsworth
SAPS Training Institution - Ulundi

Eastern Cape Province:
SAPS Training Institution - Bisho
SAPS Training Institution - Oudtshoorn
SAPS Training Institution - All Saints
SAPS Training Institution - Graaff Reinett
SAPS Training Institution - Umtata

Western Cape Province:
SAPS Training Institution - Philippi
SAPS Training Institution - Bishop Lavis


COURSE OUTLINE

THEME 1: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE
• Module 1: South African Police


THEME 2: PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
• Module 1: Orientation to Policing Framework
• Module 2: South African Police Service Culture
• Module 3: Organized Group Activities


THEME 3: SELF-MANAGEMENT
• Module 1: HIV / Aids Awareness
• Module 2: Substance Dependency Program
• Module 3: Managing Stress Effectively
• Module 4: Be Money Wise
• Module 5: Life Skills


THEME 4: COMMUNICATION
• Module 1: Oral Communication
• Module 2: Occupational Communication
• Module 3: Reading and Viewing Skills
• Module 4: Writing Skills


THEME 5: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF POLICING
• Module 1: Criminal Procedure
• Module 2: Law and Policing
• Module 3: SA Criminal Law
• Module 4: Specific Crimes
• Module 5: Statutory Law


THEME 6: INFORMATION AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

• Module 1: System Literacy
• Module 2: Introduction to Windows
• Module 3: Netview Access Services (Netvas)
• Module 4: Introduction to Internet Explorer
• Module 5: Crime Administration System


THEME 7: COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTRE
• Module 1: Administer a Centre
• Module 2: Drive and Maintain an Official Vehicle
• Module 3: Custody Management
• Module 4: Receive and Handle Complaints

THEME 8: CRIME INVESTIGATION
• Module 1: Practical Docket
• Module 2: Crime Scene Management
• Module 3: Tracing Techniques
• Module 4: Statements
• Module 5: Giving Evidence
• Module 6: Investigative Interviewing
• Module 7: Fingerprints
• Module 8: Hints for Investigation
• Module 9: Fire Fighting and First Aid
• Module 10: Crime Intelligence
• Module 11: Accident Scene Attendance for the SAPS


THEME 9: CRIME PREVENTION
• Module 1: A Mandate for Democratic Policing
• Module 2: Defining Crime Prevention
• Module 3: Principles of Policing
• Module 4: Approaches and Techniques


THEME 10: FITNESS & STREET SURVIVAL
• Module 1: Move Tactically in Pairs
• Module 2: Physical Fitness
• Module 3: Use of Force
• Module 4: Physical Control of Suspects
• Module 5: Use of Firearms in a Policing Environment


THEME 11: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
• Module 1: Performance Enhancement Process