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Free Level 3 BTEC Uniformed Protective Services Course in Burton-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, full-time over two years. The two-year programme is equivalent to three A Levels, and a one-year option equivalent to 1.5 A Levels is also available. Both years earn UCAS points. The course covers the fundamentals of the uniformed protective services sector, preparing you for careers across the emergency services and armed forces. A large part of the timetable takes place at Rosliston Forestry Centre, where you develop practical skills, physical fitness, and personal resilience.

Who this course is for

This qualification covers the fundamentals of the uniformed protective services sector and is designed to support learners who want to progress in a career in a diverse range of areas in the emergency services (police, fire and rescue) or the armed services (army, royal air force, royal navy and royal marines) This is a two year study programme which is equivalent to 3 A Levels, however a one year option is also available which is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels. Both programme years will accrue UCAS points should your chosen progression route be a UK university.

A large portion of the weekly timetable is conducted at Rosliston Forestry Centre. Rosliston is a great place for learners to grasp service routine before learning skills directly connected to the services. Learners will conduct research into possible career paths as well as physical and personal development.

This fast paced course will allow you to develop your personal confidence and resilience alongside the technical skills the services require and to make you stand out from the crowd in interviews.

A range of work experience, industry engagement, visits and expeditions enhance the classroom-based sessions to advance learners’ understanding and the nature of possible future careers within the proactive services and link together a number of different units. These include the following visits and experiences:

Entry requirements

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths (or) A level 2 subject specific qualification including a level 2 or equivalent in English and maths (or) An equivalent occupational experience including a level 2 or equivalent in English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study the structure and roles of the emergency services, including police and fire and rescue.
  • You'll explore the armed services, covering the army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Royal Marines.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and personal resilience through outdoor and practical training.
  • You'll build service routine and discipline through sessions at Rosliston Forestry Centre.
  • You'll research career paths within the uniformed protective services sector.
  • You'll take part in expeditions such as a coast-to-coast cycle ride, a climbing expedition in Snowdonia, and other real-life challenges.
  • You'll develop the interview skills and personal qualities the services look for in recruits.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and practical, with a significant portion of the timetable delivered at Rosliston Forestry Centre. You'll take part in outdoor activities, expeditions, and service-routine exercises alongside classroom study. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, which uses a combination of assignments, projects, and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. Both programme years contribute to your overall qualification grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police constable, starting as a student or direct-entry officer
  • Firefighter, applying to a fire and rescue service
  • Army soldier or officer, across a range of roles and regiments
  • Royal Air Force recruit, ground or aircrew roles
  • Royal Navy or Royal Marines recruit, sea and commando roles
  • Prison officer, working in the public sector custodial service
  • Security officer, in roles requiring a professional protective services background

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services. The extended diploma builds on this qualification and carries more UCAS points, strengthening a university application.
  • A university degree in policing, criminology, or public services. Many universities accept UCAS points from this programme for entry to degree courses in these subjects.
  • Direct service application. Some learners use this qualification as preparation to apply directly to the police, fire service, or armed forces after completing the programme.
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