{"id":846,"date":"2024-07-18T16:38:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T16:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=846"},"modified":"2026-09-16T20:41:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:41:48","slug":"what-is-the-safety-in-society-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-is-the-safety-in-society-program\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Safety In Society Program?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Safety in Society is a National Certificate (Vocational) programme at public TVET colleges that prepares students for careers in policing, justice, community safety and government. It runs over three years, NQF Levels 2 to 4, and it is not affected by the 2027 NC(V) phase-out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subjects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Level<\/th>Vocational subjects<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Level 2<\/td>Introduction to Governance; Introduction to Law; Principles of Criminal Justice; Introduction to Policing Practices<\/td><\/tr>
Level 3<\/td>Governance; Criminal Law; Criminal Justice Structures and Mandates; Theory of Policing Practices<\/td><\/tr>
Level 4<\/td>Governance; Law of Procedure and Evidence; Applied Policing; Criminal Justice Process<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Each level also has three fundamental subjects: English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation. Examinations are written in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is physically demanding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The DHET guideline for the policing subject includes drill, physical training, a SAPS-standard obstacle course and morning parades. Colleges may also check fitness and body mass index before accepting you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry requirements vary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
College<\/th>Requirements it lists<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Northlink<\/td>Grade 9, BMI check, interview, medical and substance tests at your own cost<\/td><\/tr>
False Bay (Westlake)<\/td>Grade 9, not older than 25, no criminal record or visible tattoos, BMI 18.5 to 25, psychometric tests<\/td><\/tr>
Boland<\/td>Grade 10 pass, or a Pre-Vocational Learning Programme pass with set marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Colleges name careers in SAPS, metro police, traffic services, correctional services, the SANDF and private security. Each employer has its own recruitment requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See law enforcement careers without matric<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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How many years is Safety in Society?<\/h3>\n
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Three years: NC(V) Levels 2, 3 and 4, one year each.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Does Safety in Society guarantee a job in SAPS?<\/h3>\n
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No. It prepares you, but SAPS runs its own recruitment with its own requirements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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