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A Criminal Justice Course will not only benefit your life, but also the lives of those around you. Our people and our country hold special potential and possibility. Play an essential part in creating a law-abiding, safe and prosperous South Africa. YOU can protect and uplift your community by ensuring that justice is served. Whether you choose to become a police officer, a security manager or a court clerk, you'll play a dynamic role in upholding law and order in South Africa. Combine your pride and dedication with our first class courses - choose your career below, enrol today and become an employable asset in the South African Criminal Justice System. Programme Career Opportunities Type INTEC offers three types of programmes, namely National Qualifications, Provider Programmes, and Agent Programmes: National Qualifications are credit bearing qualifications registered on the NQF and accredited by a Quality Assurance Body. Provider Programmes are unique to INTEC and are designed to increase and enhance your skills and knowledge within your chosen field. Agent Programmes are programmes and qualifications for which INTEC offers tuition, but where INTEC does not issue the final certificate (the agent body issues the final certificate). For more information about the types of programmes that INTEC offers, please see the INTEC General Brochure.
Career Structure 1. Your fundamental subjects form the foundation of your course and are compulsory. 2. Your core subjects constitute the 2nd level and are compulsory. 3. Your electives contain subjects that are either optional or compulsory on various levels. Instructions are outlined with regard to which levels are applicable for you to select subjects. Career Opportunities Safety and Security is the fastest growing sector in the South African economy. This multi-faceted industry offers a range of employment opportunities. The Criminal Justice courses will give you the skills to develop your career right from the start. About the Credit System Upon completion of these courses, students may qualify for Credits towards either UNISA degrees or BTech Degrees from TUT. Accreditation SECUDAC UNISA (Department of Criminology) The South African Legal Institute Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) PLAN YOUR CAREER PATH BY STARTING HERE! Start your career with the Bridging Certificate and move on to a Certificate or a course. The different options are listed on the right.
POLICING SECTOR JOB OPPORTUNITY STUDY PATH Police Officer Foundation Certificate Policing Police Official/ City Police Official Foundation Certificate Policing Leadership Management & Advanced Criminology CORRECTIONAL SERVICES SECTOR JOB OPPORTUNITY Prison Warden or Correctional Services Official STUDY PATH Foundation Certificate Correctional Criminal Justice Advanced Criminology & Penology DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SECTOR JOB OPPORTUNITY Court Clerk STUDY PATH Foundation Certificate Correctional Criminal Justice Court Official Foundation Certificate Correctional Criminal Justice Leadership Management & Advanced Criminology LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECTOR JOB OPPORTUNITY STUDY PATH Traffic Law Foundation Certificate Enforcement Official or Metro Policing City Policing Court Official Traffic Management & Advanced Criminology PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR JOB OPPORTUNITY STUDY PATH Security Manager or Foundation Certificate Operational Security Manager MILITARY POLICING SECTOR JOB OPPORTUNITY STUDY PATH Military Police Foundation Certificate Officer Private Security Business Ethics & Advanced Criminology Military Policing Military Police Official Military Law & Leadership Management
Bridging Certificate in Criminal Justice This course is designed to give you the basic knowledge to start building your career in the Criminal Justice sector. The Fundamental and Core subjects will introduce you to topics that form the basis of jobs and careers in the South African Criminal Justice System. Programmen Type The Bridging Certificate in Criminal Justice programme is a Provider Programme. Entrance requirements Grade B Security Officer's course or Grade 10 (Std 8). Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 12 months Course Content Fundamental Subject Criminal Justice Communication Mathematical Literacy Life Skills (Introduction to Ethics) Computer Literacy Core Subjects Introduction to Criminology Introduction to South African Criminal Law Statute Law Law of Criminal Procedure and Evidence Assessment You are required to hand in written assignments. On successful completion, you are eligible to complete the 5 required exams. You will receive an exam guide with your study material. Please refer to this for your dates and processes. The exams are at an additional cost and must be paid before each sitting. Award On successful completion you will receive your INTEC Bridging Criminal Justice Certificate.
The Foundation Certificate in Criminal Justice requires you to carefully consider your choice of an elective. Your choice will relate to the career direction you would like to specialise in. Programmen Type The Foundation Certificate in Criminal Justice programme is a Provider Programme. Entrance requirements INTEC Bridging Certificate in Criminal Justice or INTEC Security Supervision Certificate or Grade A Security Officer s course or Grade 12 (Std 10). Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 18 months Course Content Fundamental Subject: Communication and Life Skills Core Subjects Legislation: Introduction to South African Law Indigenous Law Procedural, Constitutional Law and Evidential Justice Community Criminal Justice: Community Safety Restorative Justice Investigative Criminal Justice Criminal Justice: Criminal and Crime-Related Justice Pro-active Criminal Justice Criminology & Victimology Electives: (complete 1 elective) Correctional Criminal Justice I Policing I Traffic Law Enforcement Private Security Metro Policing I Military Policing Assessment Foundation Certificate in Criminal Justice You are required to hand in written assignments. On successful completion, you are eligible to complete the 5 required exams. You will receive an exam guide with your study material. Please refer to this for your dates and processes. The exams are at an additional cost and must be paid before each sitting. Award On successful completion you will receive your INTEC Foundation Criminal Justice Certificate.
Criminal Justice Certificate When you complete all the electives in this course, you will have the knowledge to start your career in Criminal Justice. Programme Type The Criminal Justice Certificate programme is a Provider Programme. Entrance requirements INTEC Bridging Certificate in Criminal Justice or INTEC Security Supervision Certificate or Grade A Security Officer s course or Grade 12 (Std 10) Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 24 months. Course Content Fundamental Subject: Communication and Life Skills Core Subjects Legislation Criminal Justice Correctional Criminal Justice I Metro Policing I Traffic Law Enforcement I Policing I Electives: (choose 1) Community Criminal Justice Private Security Military Policing Assessment You are required to hand in written assignments. On successful completion, you are eligible to complete the 8 required exams. You will receive an exam guide with your study material. Please refer to this for your dates and processes. The exams are at an additional cost and must be paid before each sitting. Award On successful completion you will receive your INTEC Criminal Justice Certificate.
Consider your choice of electives carefully in the Criminal Justice as they will relate to the career direction you would like to specialise in. Programme Type The Criminal Justice programme is a Provider Programme. Entrance requirements INTEC Certificate in Criminal Justice Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 36 months Course Content Criminal Justice Core Subjects Correctional Criminal Justice II Policing II Metro Policing II Traffic Management Electives: (choose any 2 electives) Business Ethics Advanced Criminology Leadership Management Penology Military Law Assessment You are required to hand in written assignments. On successful completion, you are eligible to complete the 6 required exams. You will receive an exam guide with your study material. Please refer to this for your dates and processes. The exams are at an additional cost and must be paid before each sitting. Award On successful completion you will receive your INTEC Criminal Justice.
Advanced Criminal Justice In the Advanced Criminal Justice course you will need to complete all the electives below, as it will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skill for your career in Criminal Justice. Programme Type The Advanced Criminal Justice programme is a Provider Programme. Entrance requirements INTEC Certificate in Criminal Justice Course Duration You should be able to complete this course within 36 months Course Content Core Subjects Correctional Criminal Justice II Policing II Metro Policing II Traffic Management Business Ethics Advanced Criminology Leadership Management Penology Military Law Assessment You are required to hand in written assignments. On successful completion, you are eligible to complete the 9 required exams. You will receive an exam guide with your study material. Please refer to this for your dates and processes. The exams are at an additional cost and must be paid before each sitting. Award On successful completion you will receive your INTEC Advanced in Criminal Justice.
From the Principal s desk Take your next step now! Follow through on your decision to enhance your life and your future prospects by enrolling in INTEC s Criminal Justice courses today! Why study with us? Quality study material designed specifically for home-study. The freedom to study at YOUR pace, where and when it suits YOU. The widest range of courses for today s world. Free consultations with INTEC s career counselling and development specialists. Free study choice advice from INTEC s Student Consultants. The convenience of online enrolment, contact and advice. Affordable, easy payment options. Ongoing study support and individual attention from qualified tutors. College Accreditation INTEC College is committed to meeting legislative requirements regarding accreditation and registration of private education and training providers. We were among the first private education and training providers to receive provisional accreditation from Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training. INTEC College s accreditation number is FET 00037 PA. Our Student Consultants are only a phone call away. They are trained to help you choose the course that s right for you. Call them now, or simply fill in the enclosed enrolment form and mail it to INTEC College. Wishing you every success in your studies and your future! Dr. Chris Merts Dean of Distance Education Development go to: www.intec.edu.za or email: info@intec.edu.za Call a Student Consultant: JOHANNESBURG Tel: 011 712-2555 Fax: 011 712-2521 CAPE TOWN Tel: 021 426-0626 Fax: 021 426-0771 PORT ELIZABETH Tel: 041 373-3771 Fax: 041 373-3688 DURBAN Tel: 031 374-9700 Fax: 031 301-8184 PRETORIA Tel: 012 352-9000 Fax: 012 322-6369 INTEC College (PTY) LTD FET 00037 PA is a member of both the National Association of Distance Education Organisations in South Africa (NADEOSA) and the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD). 15409A edition 10-07 ERRORS AND OMISSIONS EXCLUDED (E & OE)