Developed in conjunction with Skills for Justice, this level 5 NVQ in Police Strategic Management is aimed at individuals operating at the rank of Chief Superintendent or equivalent, with responsibility for managing resources and teams and for strategic decisions regarding policing activities across an area or region. This is a senior rank which can only be attained after several years’ service in the police force.

Qualification structure

The structure of the qualification has been developed to reflect the functions carried out by officers who are working at, or seeking promotion to, the rank of Chief Superintendent.

To complete the full award, learners must achieve the 10 mandatory units and 4 optional units:

• Set, monitor and review strategies for policing operations
• Establish strategies to guide the work of your organisation
• Manage change in organisational activities
• Assess, negotiate and secure sources of funding
• Use information to take critical decisions
• Develop a strategy and plan for the promotion of equality of opportunity and diversity
• Develop management teams
• Chair and participate in meetings
• Set and manage local media strategies
• Represent one’s own agency at other agencies’ meetings

A full list of the optional units is available within the qualification handbook (pdf.0.44mb).

Are there any entry requirements for learners?

There are no formal entry requirements for this NVQ; however you should ensure that your learners are in a position to demonstrate the performance evidence/underpinning knowledge requirements of this qualification.

How is the qualification assessed?

This is a work based NVQ which means learners are assessed in the workplace performing real work activities. In addition to observation, there is a range of other methods of assessment such as expert witness observation, professional discussion, accounts and case studies. In order to ensure that all requirements are met, assessors must determine the most appropriate mix of assessment methods.

Progression

This qualification supports the Integrated Competency Framework (ICF), a series of national standards and guidelines which enable Police Forces and individuals to improve quality and consistency of performance and behaviour in jobs throughout the police service.

To enable your learners to progress in their policing career, we have a full suite of qualifications to choose from including our NVQ in Intelligence Analysis. We also have a wide range of Leadership qualifications offered through our sister organistation ILM.