Student Handbook 2024/25
Uniformed Protective Services (Level 3 National Extended Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Sport
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St
Course Modules
- Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing
- Citizenship and Diversity
- Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Services
- Global Affairs and the Media in Uniformed Services
- Government and the Protective Services
- Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents
- Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
- (Optional) : Skills for Outdoor Activities
- (Optional) : Expedition Skills
- (Optional) : Developing Personal Fitness programmes
- (Optional) : Principles of Managing Security Threats
- (Optional) : Introduction to Criminology
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSE’s (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 DiplomaROI Requirements
4 OLC (Grade O5 or above) OR Leaving Certificate applied – Merit OR Level 2 DiplomaAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
In year 2 of the course, we offer the opportunity to complete an international project to a European country. Previous destinations included Malta and Malaga.
Throughout the course you will also get the opportunity to complete your Emergency First Aid qualification, and engage in Outdoor Adventure expeditions, and day trips.
What's Next?
Further Study
The course provides a well-established route into a variety of specialist degree courses such as Public Services and Criminology, Criminal Justice, Policing and Investigation, Law and Social Sciences, Sociology, Politics and International Relations, Social Work or Social Policy, Emergency and Security Services.Career Prospects
Potential careers include work in the public services, for example the police, coast guard, fire service, social work, ambulance service, and armed forces.Enquiry
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I studied the OCN Level 2 Award in Bakery & Patisserie. My course was delivered in the College's kitchens. There was a sense of community and a warm relaxing atmosphere throughout. If I was to describe my experience in 3 words it would be fun, exciting and therapeutic!Stephen McAteer (Limavady) -
I wanted better job opportunities and the Access course gave me the pathway towards the career I’ve always dreamed of. It was quite daunting returning to college but I found all the staff at Strabane campus really helpful and friendly. They made the experience so enjoyable.Elaine Mythen (Health & Welfare)