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Uniformed Protective Services at Cirencester College provides the ultimate preparation for a career in the Armed Forces, Emergency and Rescue services (Fire, Police, etc.), UK border force, as well as non-uniformed roles, civil service, voluntary or private security sector. This course will challenge you, take you out of your comfort zone and put you one step ahead of the rest. Students will explore Criminology, public service disciplines, careers in the sector, participate in adventurous activities, learn and practice leadership and communication skills alongside much more.
What will I study in Uniformed Services Level 3 Extended Diploma?
The course is designed for you to be able to demonstrate and develop the skills and knowledge that will prepare you for the demands of a career in the uniformed protective services sector.
There is a diverse range of units designed to develop research skills, knowledge, communication, team work and collaboration:
• Unit 1: Citizenship and Diversity
• Unit 2: Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
• Unit 3: Global Affairs, the Media and the Uniformed Protective Services
• Unit 4: Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing
• Unit 5: Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
• Unit 6: Government and the Protective Services
• Unit 7: Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents.
• Unit 10: Skills for Outdoor Activities
• Unit 11: Expedition Skills
• Unit 13: Introduction to Criminology
• Unit 15: Police Powers
• Unit 18: Criminal Investigations
- Unit 19: Professional Development in the Uniformed Protective Services
Entry Requirements
You will need five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, including Maths and English.
How will I learn?
Students will learn through a mixture of theory and practical lessons. All students will be expected to demonstrate good time management and self-discipline whilst studying as these are key skills required for the protective services. Communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills will be developed over the two years.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be in the form of two written examinations over the two years with the remainder of the assignments being internally assessed and externally moderated.
Internal assessment will take the format of written reports, practical demonstrations and verbal and visual presentations.
Any trips?
In Year 2 you will complete an expedition across a number of days/nights. There are also a range of day trips across the two years, including: Police Stations, Courts, Military Bases, Outdoor Education Lakes.
Are there any costs involved?
There is a £50 course fee for a t-shirt, fleece/hoodie and tracksuit bottoms in first year as well as a further £100 for day trips across the year.
There is also a cost of £250 for trips and outdoor adventure activities as part of Unit 10 and 11 in Year 2.
In September you will be given an itemised list of trips and costs.
Device Requirements
As part of this qualification you will complete a number of written assignments. You will find it useful to have a laptop that you can use to complete these as you will have assignment workshop sessions that will not always be in an IT room.
Information about what device may be required for this course, where available, can be found on our Bring Your Own Device guidance page.FAQs
Are there exams on this course?
Yes - there are two external exams on this course.
One of the exams will be in your first year for Unit 2: Behaviour and Discipline. There will be another exam in your second year for Unit 6: Government and Protective Services.
Will I have more than one assignment to complete at a time?
Yes -
This course is your full study programme and therefore there will be times when you will have more than one assignment to complete at a time for different units. However, Lecturers will try to avoid crossover where possible.
Awarding Body
Pearson
Available As
Extended Diploma
[168 UCAS pts. available]
[168 UCAS pts. available]
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What can I do after I have taken this course?
Available As
Extended Diploma
[168 UCAS pts. available]
[168 UCAS pts. available]
Add to Application
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