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Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation

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POL65125

You have managed complex incident scenes and conducted high-stakes investigative interviews throughout your career. Your experience in policing is a significant form of evidence, and we are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to help you demonstrate it. Register your interest today to be notified when this advanced recognition pathway becomes available.

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About This Qualification

This qualification allows for the attainment of general skills in police investigation. The qualification covers skills that allow police staff to employ broad knowledge and highly skilled practice in investigations within a police environment. Policing qualifications have been developed to set agreed minimum standards for police personnel that should be contextualised within the specifics of each police jurisdiction/agency/organisation’s policies and procedures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

POL65125

Training Package

POL — Police Training Package

AQF Level

Advanced Diploma

Total Units

6 (6 core + 0 elective)

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to police personnel who: have completed a Diploma of Policing, or equivalent Diploma qualification OR have completed a higher education qualification in policing with a university affiliated with the relevant police jurisdiction OR have a minimum of 2 years equivalent full time workplace experience in a relevant field demonstrating capability to undertake further study at the Advanced Diploma level.

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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

Role	Responsibilities
Police Detective	Leading complex investigations, interviewing suspects, and preparing comprehensive briefs of evidence for criminal court proceedings.
Senior Investigator	Overseeing specialized investigative teams to ensure procedural integrity and the successful resolution of major crime matters.
Specialist Investigator	Applying advanced investigative methodologies within specific police units such as financial, digital, or arson squads.

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

✓Detailed CV or service history
✓Position descriptions for investigative roles
✓Performance reviews and commendations

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Investigative Planning

✓Redacted investigation plans
✓Operational risk assessments
✓Case management logs and diary entries

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Scene & Information Management

✓Incident scene logs and site records
✓Evidence registers and chain of custody forms
✓Information management protocols for sensitive cases

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Interviews & Media

✓Summaries of investigative interviews conducted
✓Media strategy documents or press release drafts
✓Briefs of evidence prepared for court

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

When will RPL for this qualification be available?▾

We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that hold this police qualification on their scope. By registering your interest, you will be the first to know when we can begin guiding you through the assessment process.

Why should I register my interest now?▾

Registering allows us to gauge the demand for this specific police qualification. It also ensures you are prioritised for a free skills review as soon as our RTO partners are ready to accept applications for the POL65125 qualification.

Is RPL the same as completing a policing course?▾

The outcome is identical. Whether you study or undergo Recognition of Prior Learning, you receive the same nationally recognised Advanced Diploma. RPL simply acknowledges that you have already acquired the skills through your service, rather than requiring you to learn them again.

What are the entry requirements for this Advanced Diploma?▾

Entry is generally open to police personnel who hold a Diploma of Policing or have at least two years of full-time workplace experience in a relevant investigative field that demonstrates the capacity for advanced-level study.

How does my fieldwork translate into these units?▾

The assessment process maps your real-world experience—such as managing incident scenes and conducting investigative interviews—directly against the six core units of the qualification to ensure your expertise is formally documented.

Related Qualifications

Other qualifications in the Police Training Package.

Advanced Diploma

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