Free Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll build the knowledge, physical fitness, and personal resilience that the police, fire and rescue, ambulance service, armed forces, and prison service look for in applicants. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at anyone interested in working in the Uniformed Protective Services intending to progress to employments or Further Education
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including Maths and English. Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any tim
What you will learn
You'll develop your physical fitness to meet the standards expected by uniformed services.
You'll build emotional resilience and personal discipline relevant to protective services roles.
You'll gain knowledge of how the police, fire and rescue, ambulance, armed forces, and prison services operate.
You'll study the values, structures, and expectations of uniformed organisations.
You'll explore the skills needed to apply for and succeed in uniformed service roles.
You'll develop teamwork and communication skills used across protective services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and fitness-based work at Carlisle College. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma is coursework-based, using assignments and projects rather than traditional exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer recruit. Entry-level role with a uniformed service.
Firefighter. Operational role with a fire and rescue service.
Ambulance care assistant. Support role within an ambulance service.
Prison officer. Custody and rehabilitation work in the prison service.
Army, Navy, or RAF recruit. Entry-level armed forces role.
Security officer. Uniformed protective role in the private sector.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services. A larger qualification that deepens your study and strengthens applications to uniformed services or higher education.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Public Services. A Level 4 qualification for those wanting to move into leadership or management roles within the services.
Direct application to a uniformed service. Many learners use this qualification as preparation to apply directly to the police, fire service, armed forces, or ambulance service.
