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Uniformed Protective Services (Level 3 National Extended Diploma)

Pearson BTEC
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Course Overview

This course provides opportunities for learners to develop key skills to work in the uniformed services. It will be of particular interest for those who wish to pursue a career in the Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Prison as well as the Armed Services (Army, Navy, and RAF), HM Customs and Excise and other emergency related organisations. Our Limavady campus is an ideal location with access to numerous uniformed service providers. The purpose of this course is to help people become occupationally ready for employment in the uniformed public services sector at the appropriate level either directly after achieving the qualification, or via the steppingstone of Higher Education (HE) in university or college. Assessments are mostly internally set assignments e.g. essays, reports, practical assessments, or role plays. There are 2 external exams on the course. The course combines theory-based lessons with practical sessions such as outdoor adventure, and fitness testing and training. The course and teaching team is led by UK Pearson Silver Award winning lecturer Ivor Neill.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Limavady

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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Uniformed Protective Services
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Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St

Course Modules

  • Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing
  • Skills for Outdoor Activities
  • Expedition Skills
  • Developing Personal Fitness programmes
  • Principles of Managing Security Threats
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • 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
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSE’s (grade C or above) OR Level 2 Diploma

ROI Requirements

4 OLC (Grade O5 or above) OR Leaving Certificate applied – Merit OR Level 2 Diploma

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

In year 2 of the course we offer the opportunity to complete an Erasmus project to a European country. In 2019 students travelled to Malta for two-week work placements. On this course you will also get the opportunity to complete your Emergency First Aid qualification, and engage in Outdoor Adventure expeditions, day trips, and a residential. Work placement will form part of this programme of study.

What's Next?

Further Study

The course provides a well-established route into a variety of specialist Higher Education (HE) courses in this sector and beyond, fully meeting entry requirements for most courses.

Career Prospects

Potential careers include work in the public services, for example the police, coast guard, fire service, and armed forces.

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