Uniformed Protective Services

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.

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 too. 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

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.

5 x GCSEs at Grades 4 or better.