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Uniformed Protective Services

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate - Full-time
Uniformed Protective Services
Subject Area: Level 3 Extended Certificate
Assessment: Exam and Coursework
Location: Woldgate
Course Entry Requirements Icon Entry Requirements:

5 x GCSEs at Grades 4 or better.

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services is designed for learners who are interested in a career in any of the military or emergency service organisations.

Additional Course Information

What will I study and learn?

To achieve the Extended Certificate, learners will complete four units, which may include aspects of the following;

  • Government, Policies and the Protective Services
  • Leadership and Teamwork in the Protective Services
  • Citizenship, Diversity and the Protective Services
  • Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
  • Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle for the Protective Services
  • Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Protective Services
  • International Institutions and Human Rights
  • Understand the Impact of War, Conflict and Terrorism on Protective Services
  • Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
  • Crime and its Effects on Society
  • Command and Control in the Uniformed Protective Services
  • Responding to Emergency Service Incidents
  • Planning and Management of Major Incidents
  • Police Powers in the Protective Services
  • Communication and Technology in the Uniformed Protective Services
  • Legal System and Law-making Process
  • Current and Media Affairs in Protective Services
  • Security Procedures in the Protective Services
  • Practical Team Sports, Exercise, Health and Lifestyle and Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise.

The course provides the opportunity to learn about the diverse areas of Uniformed Protective Service work. This includes an understanding of the demands of the different services and their organisational structures. You will learn a range of key skills to?

By studying this course you will learn the relevant skills to work in the following roles:

  • Police Officer
  • Police Special Constable (Volunteer)
  • Police Community Support Officer
  • Armed Forces
  • Other emergency service careers
  • Security Industry staff
  • Prison and Criminal Justice roles
  • Events Manager
  • Youth Leader
How will I be assessed?
  • The course is split into internally marked coursework units and externally marked examined units.
  • Each Unit can be awarded at Pass, Merit or Distinction, according to the specified assessment and grading criteria.
  • The final award contains one grade based upon a combination of the 4 units completed over two years.
Further Opportunities
  • The Fire and Rescue Service
  • The Police Service
  • The Paramedic Service
  • The Royal Marines
  • The Royal Navy
  • The Army
  • The Royal Air Force
  • The Immigration and Customs Services
  • The Prison Service

In addition, completion of the programme would allow learners to progress to further study at university. This could open up new opportunities to join the services at a higher level.

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