Free BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Weybridge. Classes run full-time at Brooklands Technical College, Weybridge Campus. This level 3 btec uniformed protective services course runs over 36 weeks of daytime study. You'll cover the knowledge and skills needed for careers across the uniformed services, from the police and fire service to the armed forces and border force. The course is assessed through assignments and practical tasks rather than exams. Funding is available for school leavers and adults.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of the structure and roles of the UK uniformed services.
You'll study the law, discipline, and codes of conduct that govern uniformed services.
You'll build physical fitness and teamwork skills relevant to service entry.
You'll learn about leadership principles and command structures.
You'll explore crime, criminology, and the criminal justice system.
You'll develop skills in communication, report writing, and decision-making under pressure.
You'll understand health, safety, and risk management in operational contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and fieldwork. Assessment is assignment-based across the units of the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma. There are no written exams for most units. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the 36 weeks. Some units may include practical assessments such as fitness tasks or scenario-based exercises.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police constable, joining a UK police force after further selection
Firefighter, applying to a local fire and rescue service
Army soldier or officer, entering through the British Army recruitment process
Royal Navy rating or officer, via Royal Navy selection
Border Force officer, working at ports and airports
Prison officer, working in the UK prison service
Paramedic or emergency service support worker, with further training
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ in Policing or Public Services, for work-based development once in a role.
Foundation Degree or BA in Criminology or Public Services, building on your BTEC at university level. The Extended Diploma is accepted by many universities as a qualification for degree entry.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Services, a higher education route at college level.
