Free BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Camden. Classes run at King's Cross Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit with Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2. All applicants have an interview and assessment before starting. The course runs over 36 weeks and prepares you for careers in the police, fire service, ambulance service, military, and local government. You'll take part in practical activities including event stewarding, a Fire Brigade life training course, fitness assessments with the Armed Forces, and a yearly residential trip.
Who this course is for
The course will train you to work in all areas of the Public Services sector, developing your knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the police, ambulance, military, fire services and local government.You will participate in a wide range of practical work, including opportunities to steward at events, a life training course with the Fire Brigade and fitness assessments run with the Armed Forces. You will also take part in a yearly residential trip.
Entry requirements
You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2.All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of how the police, fire, ambulance, military, and local government services operate.
You'll build physical fitness through assessments run alongside the Armed Forces.
You'll gain practical experience stewarding at real events.
You'll complete a life training course with the Fire Brigade.
You'll take part in a residential trip to develop teamwork and resilience.
You'll study the skills and knowledge needed to apply for uniformed public service roles.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based, full-time during the day at King's Cross Campus. You'll combine taught sessions with practical activities, including fitness assessments, event stewarding, and a Fire Brigade life training course. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. All applicants complete an interview and assessment before the course begins to confirm it is the right fit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. King's Cross Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police constable, working in community or response policing
Firefighter, responding to emergencies and community safety work
Paramedic or ambulance technician, providing emergency medical care
Army, Navy, or RAF soldier or officer, serving in the armed forces
Prison officer, managing and supporting people in custody
Local government officer, working in public administration or community services
Border Force officer, working at ports and airports on security and immigration
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or A Levels in related subjects, if you want to apply to university through UCAS.
Foundation Degree or BA in Policing, Criminology, or Public Services, available at many universities and a common route into the police as a degree holder entry constable.
Police Now or direct entry programmes run by individual forces, once you meet their age and fitness requirements.
Level 3 or Level 4 qualifications in Leadership and Management, useful for supervisory roles across the public services.
