BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Ilkeston. Classes run full-time at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, five days a week during the day. This level 3 BTEC uniformed protective services course covers teamwork, leadership, communication, behaviour and discipline, and criminology. You'll also study citizenship, government, and physical preparation. The course runs over 36 weeks and includes additional qualifications in Safeguarding and First Aid. Entry requirements include the majority of your GCSEs graded 4 to 7, including English and Maths. An interview is required before you start.
Who this course is for
If you have a keen interest in joining Uniformed Public Services such as the Army, Navy, Marines, Royal Air Force, Ambulance Service, Police or Fire and Rescue Service, this programme develops your knowledge and skills, while also providing you with qualifications such as Safeguarding and First Aid.In both practical and theoretical settings, you will study advanced concepts in teamwork, leadership and communication, behaviour and discipline, and criminology, before moving on to study citizenship, government and physical preparation in subsequent years. This is the first year in a suite of Level 3 qualifications.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for this course are for the majority of your GCSEs to be graded between 7-4 including English and Maths. Should your grade profile support this, then a resit in English or Maths will be considered.Any achievements in BTEC Public Services qualifications at Level 2 will only be considered if at Merit or Distinction grade.You are expected to maintain high standards of discipline, punctuality and attendance. It is essential that you work to the deadlines set or you risk not ac
What you will learn
You'll study teamwork and leadership in both practical and classroom settings.
You'll explore communication, behaviour, and discipline within uniformed services contexts.
You'll learn the principles of criminology and how they apply to public services.
You'll study citizenship and government as they relate to uniformed services.
You'll develop physical preparation skills through compulsory practical sessions.
You'll gain a Safeguarding qualification as part of the programme.
You'll gain a First Aid qualification as part of the programme.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions and classroom-based study. Practical sessions are compulsory and take place both indoors and outdoors. You'll be assessed through coursework, assignments, and practical activities. High standards of attendance, punctuality, and meeting deadlines are required throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You must be physically able to take part in both indoor and outdoor practical sessions.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer: entry-level role in UK police services
Firefighter: operational role with UK fire and rescue services
Army soldier: entry-level role across British Army regiments
Royal Air Force recruit: ground or aircrew entry-level positions
Royal Navy rating: entry-level naval service role
Paramedic or ambulance technician: frontline emergency care role
Prison officer: custody and rehabilitation role in the prison service
Border Force officer: security and immigration control at UK borders
What you could study next
BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (Level 3): a larger qualification that broadens your study and strengthens your application to services or higher education.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Public Services (Level 4): a step into higher education for those wanting to move into management or specialist roles.
Degree in Criminology, Policing, or Public Services: for those aiming for graduate-entry routes into the police, probation, or related services.
