Q: When will the current promotion examinations be phased out?
The current promotion examinations will continue until 2009. As such, the Diploma will run in tandem with the existing system for three years. After the sitting in 2009, there will be no opportunity to sit the current examinations.
Q: Will I need to do the Diploma if I have passed all current promotion exams?
No. Both the Diploma and the current promotion examinations will have equal merit as qualifying criteria for promotion.
Q: What if I have a partial pass in the promotion examinations?
If the pass was achieved in the Elementary Examination prior to 1993 you will, as at present, be eligible for promotion up to the rank of Inspector. If you wish to be promoted beyond that, you will either need to pass the existing examinations by 2009 or achieve a pass in the Diploma.
If by 2009 you have not passed all three of the existing examinations in Traffic, Crime and General Police Duties, you will not be qualified for promotion through this pathway and you will need to pass the Diploma to gain qualification.
Q: If I pass the Diploma, will this be recognised by other forces?
Officers passing the Diploma will be eligible for promotion in any Scottish Force.
Q: Will it cost me anything to undertake the Diploma?
Officers will not have to pay for the Diploma. Some candidates however may wish to purchase text books or additional study material.
Q: Can I get credit for previous qualifications?
Yes, however you will be required to prove that your previous learning and the assessment of that learning fully match the outcomes from the relevant unit of the Diploma. This learning will also need to have currency i.e. less than three years since completion. Candidates applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) will require to pay a fee, which will be subject to variation depending upon current costs.
Q: When can I apply to undertake the Diploma?
Please watch force notices for the application announcement.
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