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BTEC Level 3 Public Services Course in Loughborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Public Services Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Contact Main Campus for details on fee remission. The course covers topics across the uniformed public services, including law and order, physical preparation, government and politics, and the skills needed for service roles. You'll also have the chance to earn additional awards in first aid and community sports leadership, and take part in visits to public service organisations. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services at Level 3.

Who this course is for

If you are considering a career in any of the Public Service sectors, such as Police, Para Medic, Fire Service, Prison Service, Armed Forces, Customs and Excise, or any Security Organisation, our Public Service courses will help you take your first steps into your new exciting career. Or if you are still undecided in your career path, would like a qualification equivalent to 3 A levels, want a route into university or simply wish to become more employable and keep your career options open, then this is the course for you. This course has a large female cohort who are currently in strong demand from the public services sector. We have helped former students launch their many varied careers including: Criminologists, Teachers, Lawyers, Disaster Managers, Para Medics, Police Officers, Airport Security Officers, Dog Handlers, Border Force Officers, Outdoor Educational staff, A Doctor of Philosophy in Fluid Mechanics, Ballistics Investigator, Intelligence Officer, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Royal Marines, Submariners, Civil Servants in Government, Probation Officers, MOD Police Officers, Project Managers, Drivers, Chefs, Financial Fraud Officers, Physical Training Instructors, Crypto Analysts, United Nations Officers, to name a few. Do you have a big ambition to pursue the world of Public Service and make a difference? Join us.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSE at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for courses involving work placement and is required for course involving work placement with vulnerable groups.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how uniformed public services are structured and managed.
  • You'll study law, order, and the justice system as they apply to public services.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and understand its role in service roles.
  • You'll examine government, politics, and how policy shapes the public sector.
  • You'll learn about teamwork, leadership, and discipline in a service context.
  • You'll have the opportunity to gain additional awards in first aid and community sports leadership.
  • You'll take part in visits to public service organisations and hear from guest speakers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and visits to public service organisations. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. You may also take part in residentials and expedition activities linked to the course. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required if the course involves work placement with vulnerable groups.

What you will need to bring

You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for any work placement elements. Main Campus will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further application and training after this qualification.
  • Firefighter, this BTEC public services qualification supports your application to fire services.
  • Prison officer, a strong foundation for applying to HM Prison and Probation Service.
  • Armed forces, entry roles across the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force.
  • Border Force officer, roles in customs, immigration, and security.
  • Probation officer, further study at degree level is also needed for this role.
  • Security officer, entry-level roles in private and public sector security.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a larger qualification that carries more UCAS points if you want to strengthen a university application.
  • A foundation degree or HND (Level 5) in Criminology, Public Services, or a related subject, for those moving into higher education.
  • A bachelor's degree (Level 6) in Criminology, Policing, or Law, required for roles such as probation officer or detective constable through the Police Degree Holder Entry Programme.
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