Strategic Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership unit (PEM105)

Introduction

This unit is aligned with Module 8: Effective workplace communication and leadership in the Tasmania Police Recruit Course. This unit requires students to consider the theory and practice around conflict resolution & negotiation, speaking and communicating with a wide range of audiences, biases, stereotypes & barriers to communication, barriers to effective communication, and teamwork & leadership. Students will be introduced to core criminological and sociological concepts, and provided with the skills to engage in critical observation of social and criminal events.

Summary

Unit name	Strategic Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership
Unit code	PEM105
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Discipline	Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator	Mr Samuel Diprose Adams
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify sources of guidance for the full range of corporate & public communication.
• Critically evaluate the key concepts and issues related to leadership in policing.
• Apply communication theories to evaluate and further develop skills in interpersonal communication and conflict management.
• Critically apply skills in observation.
• Apply guidance & relevant protocols to the full range of media, matching appropriate styles & media to the target audience.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Co-requisites

PEM101 Integrity and Governance in Policing PEM102 Preventing Public Disorder & Maintaining Social Order PEM103 Workplace and Community Safety PEM104 Custodial and Coronial Oversight and Investigation PEM105 Strategic Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership PEM106 Information and Communication Technologies in Policing PEM107 Law for Policing PEM201 Forensic Practice PEM202 Understanding and Responding to Interpersonal Violence PEM203 Impact of and Responses to Property Loss and Fraud PEM204 Drug Law Enforcement and Harm Minimisation PEM205 Investigative Techniques for Policing PEM206 Law Enforcement and Public Health

Teaching

Assessment	Self-reflection (10%)|Syndicate presentation (10%)|Individual presentation (20%)|Report (20%)|Scenario (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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