Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

Max, a member of the PCDA intake 2A 22, reflects on his journey through training, expressing excitement for the future as he nears the completion of the program. Despite struggling with academics in school and initially not considering university, the support from both the police and the university helped him succeed. Max highlights the unique balance between police work and academic learning, emphasizing the personal growth and camaraderie developed with peers from diverse backgrounds. He encourages others to apply, believing it's the best job in the world and worth the challenges.

Takeaways

• 😃 Max is excited to be in the PCDA intake 2A 22 and has only a month left in training.
• 📚 Max struggled with academics in school, averaging low grades (fours and fives).
• 🎓 He pursued a less academic college course and didn’t initially plan to attend university.
• 💪 Max's confidence grew during the police training program, which prepared him for success.
• 🎖️ He feels lucky to have this opportunity to pursue a degree with the support from the police and university.
• 👨‍🏫 The university treats students like adults, which Max believes helps improve academic performance.
• 🔄 Max balances his time between university work and police work and finds the system manageable.
• 📈 Despite the challenges, Max is proud of achieving good grades and feels accomplished.
• 🤝 The class is diverse, with people from both private and public education, and they quickly become friends and colleagues.
• 👍 Max encourages others to apply to the program if they have a genuine interest, as the selection process is good at identifying suitable candidates.

Q & A

What intake is Max part of for his PCDA (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship)?

Max is part of the PCDA intake 2A 22.

How does Max feel about having a month left in the program?

Max is excited about having only a month left in the program.

How did Max perform academically in school?

Max struggled academically, averaging grades of fours and fives.

Did Max initially plan to attend university?

No, university was not in Max's plans as he pursued a less academic college course.

How has Max's confidence changed since starting the PCDA program?

Max's confidence has grown since starting the program, largely due to the training and support he's received.

What does Max say about the support provided by the police and the university?

Max praises the support from both the police and the university, saying they treat you like an adult, which helps you achieve better grades.

How is the time split between police work and university work in the program?

The program splits time between police work and university work, and as long as you focus on each during their respective times, it works out well.

What does Max find challenging about the program?

Max admits the program is hard, but the support from the police and university helps him overcome these challenges.

How does Max feel when receiving good grades after submitting an essay?

Max feels even more accomplished when he receives good grades after submitting an essay, especially recognizing the difficulty.

What advice does Max give to those considering applying for the PCDA program?

Max advises anyone interested to apply, noting that the selection phase is good at determining if it's the right fit and that there's nothing to lose by trying.