Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP)
About our Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP) entry route
Our IPLDP entry route provides blended learning with practical “on the job” experience and classroom-based training.
Eligibility
You must meet the eligibility criteria for becoming a police officer and you will also need to meet one of the following:
- A level 3 qualification, within the meaning of section 3 of the Education and Skills Act 2008.
- I am a member of Essex Police staff, a PCSO or special constable and have passed my probationary period.
- I have a minimum of three years’ service with the Armed Forces and have achieved an exemplary reference on discharge.
- I have previous work experience or training relevant to the role of a Police Constable.
Evidencing previous work experience
To apply using your work experience or training you will need to show three things:
1. Work experience or training
That you have work experience or training that is comparable to a level 3 qualification. You will need to have completed one year’s work experience and have passed any mandatory probation period and training necessary in your role.
Our application form will require you to outline your experience of:
- understanding customer/public needs and provide effective support to the customer/public
- adapting your communication style to meet the needs of different people
- solving complex problems and making decisions
Level 3 requires you to have undertaken "more complex work" so please ensure that your evidence outlines your experience undertaking work at this level.
2. English skills
You will need to hold a GCSE in English (Language or Literature) at grade C or above (or Grades 4 to 9 or equivalent). Or, provide evidence of how your experience or training is equivalent to a GCSE (or equivalent) in English and has equipped you with the potential to undertake the necessary elements of the role (for example writing statement, reports, reviewing information, speaking to the public, conducting interviews etc).
3. Maths skills
You will need to hold a GCSE in Maths at grade C or above (or Grades 4 to 9 or equivalent). Or, provide evidence of how your experience or training is equivalent to a GCSE (or equivilent) in Maths and has equipped you with the potential to undertake the necessary elements of the role (for example problem solving, accounting, critically assess information, analyse data etc).
Please ensure all relevant training you have completed is detailed on the 'professional qualifications' section of the application form. We will consider this when assessing your application.
All qualifications will have to be evidenced before a formal offer is issued.
Begin your application
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Please note should this entry route be oversubscribed, it may be necessary for us to make changes to your entry route based on your eligibility to secure your optimum joining date. If this is the case, we will contact you.