Free BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Franklin Sixth Form College, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study a mix of theory and practical work, including trips and visits linked to the police, NHS, fire service, and armed forces. The course covers the knowledge and employability skills needed to move into a career in public services. It's a strong starting point for those looking at roles in uniformed services or further study in this area.
Who this course is for
If you’re interested in progressing into a career in Uniformed Protective Services, this course will give you the employability skills and knowledge you need. You will study through a combination of both theory and practical elements, stepping outside of the classroom to take part in the many trips, visits, and practical activities linked to the police, fire service, and armed services.
Entry requirements
Level 3 general entry criteria
What you will learn
You'll explore the structure and roles of uniformed public services, including the police, fire service, NHS, and armed forces.
You'll develop the employability skills valued by public service employers.
You'll study the theory behind how protective services operate and are managed.
You'll take part in practical activities and visits linked to real public service environments.
You'll build an understanding of physical fitness and its role in uniformed services.
You'll learn about discipline, teamwork, and leadership within a uniformed context.
How you will learn
Learning combines classroom sessions with practical activities, trips, and visits to public service organisations. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set assessments, as set by Pearson Edexcel for the BTEC National Extended Certificate. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting assessed units throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Franklin Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer: entry-level role in UK police forces
Firefighter: operational role with the fire and rescue service
Army soldier or officer: entry into the British Army
Royal Navy rating: enlisted role across naval operations
Prison officer: custody and rehabilitation work in the prison service
Paramedic or ambulance technician: emergency response with the NHS
Security officer: licensed protective services in public or private settings
What you could study next
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Public Services: a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into public services management and leadership.
Foundation Degree in Criminology or Policing: a higher education route into specialist roles.
University degree in Criminology, Policing, or Public Services: many universities accept the Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate for entry onto relevant degree programmes.
