Free BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the uniformed services, including the police, fire service, armed forces, and related roles. You'll study topics such as law, physical fitness, teamwork, and public service values. The level 3 BTEC uniformed protective services qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and carries real weight with employers and further education providers.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll develop an understanding of the structure and roles of UK uniformed services.
You'll study the law and its application within protective services contexts.
You'll build physical fitness and understand fitness requirements for service entry.
You'll explore teamwork, leadership, and discipline in a uniformed setting.
You'll learn about health, safety, and risk management in public service roles.
You'll examine equality, diversity, and public service values.
You'll develop communication skills used in operational and community contexts.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Farnborough College of Technology. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, practical tasks, and externally set assessments, as is standard for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. There are no written exams for every unit, but some units include externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer - entry-level role in UK police services
Firefighter - operational role with a fire and rescue service
Army soldier - entry-level role across British Army trades
Royal Navy rating - junior enlisted role at sea or on shore
Prison officer - custody and rehabilitation role in HMPPS
Border Force officer - security and customs role at UK borders
Security officer - front-line protective services in public or private sector
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Policing or Criminology - for those aiming toward a degree-level career in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification - useful if physical instruction within the services appeals.
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship - a direct entry route into policing that combines work and study at degree level.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Public Services - a natural academic step up from the BTEC National Extended Diploma.
