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Starts 8 September 2025

Runs at

Brooksby Campus

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full-Time

Starting

8 Sep 2025

Ending

2 Jul 2027
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This course will allow learners to develop their understanding of the Uniformed Protective Services sector and gain the essential skills and knowledge to progress into employment within this industry.

  • What will I learn?

    Year 1 modules include:

    • Prepare for a career in a chosen uniformed service
    • Develop aspects of physical fitness for entry to the uniformed services
    • Develop leadership Skills
    • Equality
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Uniformed services hierarchy and routine
    • Values and standards
    • Mental and physical wellbeing
    • Carry out map reading and navigation across open country
    • Emergency planning and response in the uniformed services

    Year 2 modules include:

    • Telecommunications in the uniformed services
    • Understand conflict management and personal protection
    • The influence of UK government
    • International organisations and the media on the uniformed services
    • Collaboration between uniformed services
    • Outdoor and adventurous expeditions
    • Understanding discipline in the uniformed services
    • UK legal systems and uniformed services
    • Crime Scene Investigation
    • Security procedures in the uniformed services.
  • Where could this course lead to?
    Successful completion of a Level 3 Extende Diploma allows learners to progress on to Higher Education on into employment. Students go on to hold successful careers in the Police, Fire, Prison, Security or Ambulance Services, the Armed Forces, HM Customs & Excise, Community Service organisations or other public sector organisations.
  • What qualifications or experience do I need?
    5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English, or Level 2 Uniformed Services (or similar, such as Level 2 Sport) and Level 1 Functional Skills. If you miss the English and/or Maths requirements of your course, don't worry - there are options to study these alongside your course.
  • How long is the course?
    2 Years
  • Accommodation
    Accommodation is available for students studying this course at the Brooksby Campus. Would you like to start a course in September, but are struggling with the distance? Our on-site accommodation at our Brooksby Campus could be the perfect solution! To find out more about our accommodation, check out our accommodation page or get in touch!