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REGISTRATION PERIOD APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED |
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COURSE DATE | 21 Apr 2025 - 17 Oct 2027 | COURSE DURATION / FREQUENCY | 3 hours/session (3 days/week) |
MODE OF LEARNING | Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning | COURSE VENUE | Temasek Polytechnic |
Singapore places significant emphasis on its security policies and management to create a safe and secure country to live, work and play. If you would like to play a part in protecting and serving your local communities, this course will arm you with the required skill sets to embark on a career in the field.
The Diploma will equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform the roles of law enforcement officers and private security managers and officers. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Work effectively in large or small organisations
- Identify legal issues relating to the law enforcement and security industry and apply them in their work
- Plan and implement security measures for an organisation, physical installations and transportation by land, air and sea
- Identify cybersecurity threats and implement cybersecurity protection and response plans
- Conduct basic digital forensic investigations
- Apply concepts of criminal justice and punishment to their daily work
- Apply psychological and behavioural science principles to law enforcement and security work
- Use office productivity and communication tools effectively
- Analyse data and statistics as tools for law enforcement
This diploma course incorporates four SUSS modules that are also offered as modular courses. Graduates from the Diploma can continue to upgrade their knowledge and skills in the Part-time Undergraduate Programme in Public Safety and Security offered by SUSS. Upon completion of the Challenge Examination conducted by SUSS, successful applicants will receive credit recognition for the SUSS-provided modules!
Modes of Assessment
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Projects
For more information on course fee / schedule, or to apply,
Career Opportunities
Upon completing DPSM, graduates can look forward to more opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned within SPF or in private security companies, including the following positions:
- Police Officer
- Auxiliary Police Officer
- Security Officer
- Senior Security Officer
- Security Supervisor
- Senior Security Supervisor
- Security Manager
Entry Requirements
‘O’ Levels | At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Higher Nitec | GPA ≥ 2.0 |
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GPA ≥ 1.5 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Nitec | GPA ≥ 3.5 |
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GPA ≥ 3.0 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Higher Nitec in Technology | GPA ≥ 2.0 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Higher Nitec in Service | GPA ≥ 2.0 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Nitec in Technology | GPA ≥ 3.5 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Nitec in Service | GPA ≥ 3.5 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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WSQ Qualification | Relevant WSQ Qualification with 1 year of relevant working experience AND WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) AND Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Without relevant academic qualifications | At least 2 years of relevant working experience |
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Course Contact
- Mainline 67881212
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays. - https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.