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Level 3 BTEC Uniformed Protective Services Course in Rugby

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services Course in Rugby. Classes run full-time at Rugby College over two years. Tuition is free if you're 16 to 18 years old or hold an EHCP. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits. All students may be charged for materials, equipment, and trips. This Pearson Edexcel qualification gives you a broad grounding in the uniformed protective services sector, covering the knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education.

Who this course is for

This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the uniformed protective services sector. It gives them a broad basis of study, designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.This course is delivered as two qualifications, each a year long (usually a national or 90 credit diploma in Year 1 and the extended diploma in Year 2). Students who are 18 years old when they start Year 1 will therefore be 19 at the start of Year 2 and may be subject to fees for the Year 2 qualification. All learners will need to successfully complete the Year 1 qualification to be able to progress to the Year 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and roles of the UK's uniformed protective services, including the police, fire, and armed forces.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the values, discipline, and teamwork expected in protective services careers.
  • You'll study physical fitness and its importance in uniformed service roles.
  • You'll examine law, government, and the legal frameworks that shape the protective services.
  • You'll build skills in communication, problem-solving, and working under pressure.
  • You'll investigate current issues affecting the uniformed services, such as public safety and national security.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, full-time across two years. The BTEC National Foundation Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll complete coursework, projects, and practical tasks throughout the course. Some units are assessed through timed written exams. Your work is marked against set criteria, and you'll receive feedback to help you improve as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rugby College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that all students may be charged for materials, equipment, and any trips that form part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer: entry-level role in UK policing after further training
  • Firefighter: operational role with a UK fire and rescue service
  • Army soldier or officer: entry into the British Army after recruitment
  • Royal Navy rating or officer: service role at sea or on shore
  • Royal Air Force airman or officer: aviation and ground-based service roles
  • Prison officer: custody and rehabilitation work in the prison service
  • Border Force officer: immigration and customs control at UK borders
  • Security officer: protective and surveillance roles in public or private settings

What you could study next

The Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services is designed to support progression to higher education. Many students go on to study a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services, which offers a fuller qualification for university entry. From there, degree courses in criminology, policing, security management, or public services are a natural next step. Some learners also progress directly into uniformed service recruitment programmes after completing the qualification.

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