This information is contained with the Application Kit . During year one, students are required to complete two 14 week study blocks at the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn where subjects such as sociology and psychology are taught as they apply to policing. Students must master police practices and procedures and subjects such as how police apply the law and the powers available to officers as well as a range of practical training courses such as firearms and driving. The second block comprises a distance learning component and two work placements. The first placement is at a community centre, such as a police club, drug rehabilitation centre or women's refuge, and the second at a police station.
Students act as observers only in both community centres and police stations.
Graduates of degrees can apply for credit to enable them to gain an advanced standing in the course. Year two of the Diploma is the same for both graduates and undergraduates and comprises of three study blocks by distance education. While serving as a probationary constable in a police command the course is undertaken by correspondence. Each recruit is assigned a field officer and supervisor to help them apply theory and procedure to real-life situations. Suitable education requirements to enrol in the Diploma of Policing Practice require a UAI 66 or Trade Certificate or Level 4 Certificate from TAFE or relevant management experience.