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BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Rotherham for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Brinsworth Academy – Daytime

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Public Services Courses in Rotherham.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Brinsworth Academy, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed for careers in the uniformed services. You'll study topics including law and order, physical preparation, leadership, teamwork, and the structure of services such as the police, fire service, and armed forces. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services.

Who this course is for

If you’re passionate about a career in the uniformed services but still exploring which path is right for you, this course offers the perfect starting point. With the UK government prioritising defence and the military as key industries for skills development, now is an ideal time to gain the knowledge and experience employers are looking for.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and roles of uniformed services, including the police, fire service, and armed forces.
  • You'll develop knowledge of law, order, and the criminal justice system.
  • You'll build physical fitness and understand the demands of service life.
  • You'll study leadership and teamwork in a public services context.
  • You'll learn about citizenship, diversity, and community engagement.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and risk management in uniformed environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Brinsworth Academy. Assessment combines coursework assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction. Practical activities and group work support your learning throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

Brinsworth Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further training and recruitment through a police force after this qualification.
  • Firefighter, competitive entry via a fire service recruitment process, this BTEC uniformed protective services qualification supports your application.
  • Prison officer, entry-level roles available on completion of service recruitment.
  • Armed forces soldier or officer, entry via service recruitment; this course builds relevant knowledge.
  • Community support officer, a stepping stone while pursuing police officer recruitment.
  • Security officer, entry-level role in protective services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services, a larger qualification covering more units for deeper subject knowledge.
  • HNC or HND in Public Services (Level 4 or Level 5), for those wanting higher-level study in the sector.
  • A degree in criminology, policing, or a related subject (Level 6), which some police forces now require or prefer for officer entry.
  • Apprenticeship in policing or the fire service, combining paid work with structured training.
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