Free Level 3 Policing Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the knowledge and skills needed to move toward a career in policing. You'll study topics including crime scene investigation, emergency planning, leadership, and equality and diversity. There's also the opportunity to take part in work experience with Humberside Police and employability workshops with the force. This level 3 policing qualification is a strong foundation for applying to the police service or progressing to degree-level study.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll study the development and structure of the UK police service.
You'll learn how to carry out map reading and navigation.
You'll explore crime scene investigation techniques.
You'll develop leadership skills and an understanding of discipline.
You'll study equality, diversity and inclusion in a policing context.
You'll examine emergency planning and response.
You'll learn about mental and physical wellbeing and how to develop physical fitness.
You'll prepare for a career in the police service through employability workshops and work experience.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bishop Burton College, working through units across two years depending on your study pathway. The course includes work experience with Humberside Police and employability workshops with the force. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and unit-based tasks. Contact the college directly for full details on assessment methods for your chosen pathway.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police constable, working toward joining a UK police force
Police community support officer (PCSO), supporting local policing teams
Special constable, volunteering alongside regular officers
Emergency services call handler, managing 999 and non-emergency calls
Security officer, working in public or private security roles
Crime scene investigator, supporting evidence gathering at scenes
What you could study next
A degree in Policing, Criminology, or Criminal Justice, which many forces now look for in applicants and which this qualification prepares you for.
A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, if you want to broaden your options across the emergency services.
A Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, which lets you train as an officer while earning a degree.
