Policing Education Qualification Framework (PEQF)

What is PEQF?

PEQF stands for Policing Education Qualification Framework and is the professional training framework for police officers. The PEQF framework is continually being developed to ensure the training we provide is to the best standard and to reflect the views of our students.   

 

Why do we need PEQF?

As part of the policing vision 2025, it was highlighted that:

• There was a need for consistency, accreditation, and defined roles.
• That roles need specific skills and knowledge, backed by qualifications.

 

‘It has been challenging but to be able to graduate today with my colleagues who have been with me since the start, it’s amazing.’

(Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Student) 

 

 

‘It can be difficult but it’s definitely worth it to be able to get here. I’m really proud.’

(Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Student) 

 

There are three PEQF Programmes:

• Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk)
• Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk)
• Professional Policing Degree (PPD) The police officer role | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk)

 

These programmes are our different entry routes into becoming a Police Officer. We are often recruiting so keep an eye out on our Careers page for updates.

 

Find out more about the PEQF framework here Policing education qualifications framework (PEQF) | College of Policing

 

In November 2022 the Home Secretary announced that she has requested the College of Policing to consider a non – degree entry route into policing to complement the existing degree entry pathways.

 

The College of Policing is now considering and reviewing this – and will notify individual Police Forces when this is complete. This will involve a new programme – and not a return to the previous Initial Police Learning Development Programme.

 

Until this time – South Wales Police will retain the existing degree programme entry routes.