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Free BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Weston-super-Mare

CostFREE
Duration655 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services Course in Weston-super-Mare. Classes run full-time at Weston College Knightstone Campus. This is a free BTEC uniformed protective services course for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll study across a broad range of topics that prepare you for careers in the police, armed forces, fire service, and other uniformed services. The level 3 BTEC uniformed protective services qualification typically takes around two years to complete. You'll cover areas such as law, physical fitness, leadership, and public service values.

Who this course is for

Courses for 16-18 year olds

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and roles of the UK's main uniformed services, including the police, army, navy, and fire service.
  • You'll study the legal and ethical frameworks that govern uniformed services.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and understand the fitness standards required for service entry.
  • You'll examine leadership styles and team working in a uniformed context.
  • You'll learn about discipline, rank structures, and the values expected in public service roles.
  • You'll investigate crime, conflict, and the role of the justice system.
  • You'll build skills in communication, report writing, and presenting information clearly.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll be assessed through a combination of assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. Pearson Edexcel sets the assessment criteria for the BTEC National Extended Diploma. Some units may include practical activities, group work, and presentations alongside written tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Weston College Knightstone Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police constable, starting as a student officer or through a degree apprenticeship
  • Soldier or officer in the British Army, Navy, or Royal Air Force
  • Firefighter, applying to a local fire and rescue service
  • Prison officer, working in the National Probation Service or HMPPS
  • Paramedic or emergency medical technician, progressing via further study
  • Border Force officer, working at ports and airports
  • Security officer, in roles requiring a higher level of responsibility

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma can support an application to university. You could study a Foundation Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Policing, Criminology, or Public Services. Some learners go on to a Degree Apprenticeship in Policing. Others take a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management to support progression within a uniformed service.

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