New program to increase the number of Indigenous Police officers
27 March 2008
Kangan Batman TAFE, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Victoria Police are running a unique and first of its kind course to increase the number of Indigenous people in the Victorian Police Force.
The number of Indigenous Police officers is currently surprisingly low and this pilot project has been developed to address that problem.
'The course combines classes and preparation on everything from what to expect in the fitness test, interview training and working on literacy and numeracy skills,' Program Coordinator Lowell Hunter said.
Any Indigenous person over 18 with an enthusiastic interest in joining the Victorian Police force can undertake the course.
'We have had great support and input from Police in the region and this ensures that our students will have a realistic understanding of what the job involves,' Mr Hunter said.
Kangan Batman TAFE has a strong history in Indigenous educations and was recognised as the 2007 Training Provider TAFE Institute Award at the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated (VAEAI) Wurreker Awards and the Institute is renowned for the specially-designed Centre for Indigenous Education- the Gunung-Willam Balluk learning Centre.
The course begins on the May 1, 2008. If you are interested please contact Lowell Hunter on 9279 2461.
