Course Overview
If you are interested in a career in uniformed public services, responding to emergencies, or progression to degree level study in these and related areas this is the course for you. This course usually takes place over three days each week, and is a mixture of physical practical activity and theory classes.
The two-year National Extended Diploma course is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and is worth up to 168 UCAS points (Distinction*) or 144 UCAS points (Distinction).
The qualification you will achieve:
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma - Uniformed Protective Services (Year One)
leading to.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - Uniformed Protective Services (Year Two)
You will study subjects including:
- Citizenship and Diversity
- Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
- Global Affairs, the Media and Uniformed Protective Services
- Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing
- Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
- Government and the Protective Services
- Planning and Responding to Emergency Incidents
- Skills for Outdoor Activities and Uniformed Public Services
- Developing Personal Fitness Programmes
You will complete two-weeks of work experience / volunteering at a relevant organisation, which will be tailored to your individual area of interest.
Internal & external assessments will be ongoing throughout your level 3 course.
Internal assessments will include (as examples) individual presentations, group projects, creating plans for protective services work, written evaluations and assessment of physical activities, delivery of a session and practical assessment.
Externally assessed work is by examination and externally assessed course work
Entry Requirements
You should have a minimum of five GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including English or a Level 2 Diploma at Merit or Distinction.
In addition you will be given an interview with a member of the teaching team to assess your suitability and potential for successful completion of the course.
NB: Enrolment on this course is dependent on meeting the Entry Requirements stated above
After Your Course
Following this course you may choose to pursue a career in the Police, Armed Forces, Fire and Rescue, the Prison Service or other uniformed protective services.
Higher-level study is also accessible with this Level 3 qualification, in areas including (but not limited to): Policing, Emergency Planning, Disaster Management, Sociology, Criminology, and Outdoor Adventure.
There are a wide range of occupations for graduate entry across the uniformed protective services, including roles in the police service and the armed services.
Fees
£2573.00
The current fee information is related to the 2025/26 academic year.
The fee displayed is the course fee. Course fees are charged per course for full-time students. You can pay in full or spread the cost by paying 25% on enrolment and setting up a direct debit mandate for 3 further equal payments. An Advanced loan is available to students enrolling on this course.You may qualify for financial support to cover the cost of this government-funded qualification if any of the below apply to you:
- You are aged 16 to 18 on 31st August of the relevant academic year and are not studying at another school or college
- Have a gross annual income of less than GBP25,000 (means-tested benefit or salary)
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