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Uniformed Protective Services (Level 3 National Extended Diploma)

Pearson BTEC
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Course Overview

This course equips learners with the essential skills needed for careers in the uniformed services. It is particularly suited to those aspiring to join the Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Prison Services, the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and RAF), HM Customs and Excise, or other emergency-related organizations.Our Limavady campus is ideally situated, providing access to a variety of uniformed service providers, enhancing practical learning opportunities. The course is designed to prepare learners for employment in the uniformed public services sector, either directly upon qualification or as a pathway to Higher Education (HE) through university or college study.Assessment is primarily based on internally set assignments, such as essays, reports, practical tasks, and role plays. There are also two external exams. The curriculum blends theoretical lessons with hands-on activities, including outdoor adventure training, fitness testing, and physical training sessions.This program is ideal for those who want to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in uniformed public service careers. The course and teaching team is led by UK Pearson Silver Award winning lecturer Ivor Neill.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Limavady

Available Sessions

  • Course
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    Type
    Start Date
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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Uniformed Protective Services
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    -

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
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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 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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