BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Kingston upon Thames. Classes run at Kingston College, full-time during the day. Tuition fees apply for this course. Over 36 weeks, you'll study the knowledge and skills that underpin careers across the armed forces, police, fire service, and other protective services. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services is a substantial qualification that carries UCAS points, so it can also support applications to higher education. It covers topics such as physical fitness, law, leadership, and public service values.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore the structure and role of uniformed protective services in the UK.
You'll develop physical fitness and understand its importance in protective service roles.
You'll study law, legislation, and the powers that govern public services.
You'll practise leadership skills and teamwork in practical scenarios.
You'll examine public service values, discipline, and professional conduct.
You'll learn about health, safety, and risk management in operational contexts.
You'll investigate current issues affecting the armed forces, police, and emergency services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and group exercises at Kingston College. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. Each unit is assessed separately and graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction. Your overall grade is calculated from your unit grades across the full Extended Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer, how to join the police after completing this qualification
Firefighter, how to become a firefighter with a protective services background
Army soldier or officer, how to join the army with relevant knowledge and fitness
Royal Navy or Royal Air Force recruit, entry-level uniformed service roles
Prison officer, working in custody and rehabilitation settings
Paramedic or emergency medical technician, frontline emergency response
Security officer, roles in close protection or public safety
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Policing or Criminology: this Extended Diploma carries UCAS points and meets entry requirements for many university courses in policing, criminology, and public services.
Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (NVQ route): a work-based alternative if you move into employment.
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship: a degree-level route into the police service, combining work and study.
