Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Westbury for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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 Police Officer Courses in Wiltshire.

Apply now →

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Westbury. Classes run at Matravers School, full-time during the day over two years. This level 3 BTEC uniformed protective services qualification is designed to sit alongside other subjects, giving you a grounding in the uniformed protective services sector while keeping your options open for university. You'll explore how services like the police, fire service, and armed forces operate, the skills they demand, and the values that underpin them. Entry requirements ask for a range of Level 2 achievement, such as GCSEs or equivalent, but no prior knowledge of the sector is needed.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services is intended to support progression to further study. Its primary purpose is to support post-16 learners in accessing higher education, and ultimately for learners to progress to employment in the uniformed protective services or related areas. It is ideal for learners who want to learn about the uniformed protective services sector alongside other fields of study with a view to progressing to higher education, either to a course related to uniformed protective services or to a course related to one of the other chosen fields of study. The purpose reflects the shift towards increased graduate employment in the sector, for example within the police service.

Entry requirements

No prior study of the sector is needed, but learners should normally have a range of achievement at Level 2, in GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and roles of uniformed protective services, including police, fire, and armed forces.
  • You'll study the values, discipline, and teamwork expected in protective services careers.
  • You'll develop understanding of physical fitness and its importance in uniformed roles.
  • You'll examine the legal and ethical frameworks that govern protective services.
  • You'll investigate how emergency situations are managed and responded to.
  • You'll build knowledge of citizenship, community, and public service responsibilities.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based at Matravers School, with a mix of taught sessions, group work, and independent study. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Your assignments are marked by the centre and moderated by Pearson. External assessments are sat under exam conditions at set points during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Matravers School 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 a fire and rescue service
  • Army, Navy, or RAF soldier or rating: enlisted uniformed service
  • Prison officer: custody and rehabilitation work in the prison service
  • Border Force officer: immigration and customs at ports and airports
  • Paramedic (with further training): emergency response and patient care
  • Security officer: door supervision or close protection with SIA licence

What you could study next

This btec uniformed protective services qualification is built for progression to higher education. You could go on to a Foundation Degree or BA in Policing, Criminology, or Public Services at university. Alternatively, a Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services offers a larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to a service directly. Some learners also move into apprenticeships with police forces or the fire service after completing this course.

Apply on qualifications.pearson.com →
Apply now →

Related courses at Matravers School

More courses near you