Free Level 3 Policing Course in Beverley – Bishop Burton College – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Policing Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in policing. Topics include map reading and navigation, equality and diversity, leadership, mental and physical wellbeing, crime scene investigation, and emergency planning. You'll also take part in work experience with Humberside Police and employability workshops with the force. The course typically takes one year.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Certificate in Policing.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for more details on this and other courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop map reading and navigation skills across open country.
  • You'll study equality, diversity and inclusion in a policing context.
  • You'll build leadership skills relevant to the emergency services.
  • You'll explore mental and physical wellbeing and physical fitness.
  • You'll learn about crime scene investigation and emergency planning.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the UK police service and its development.
  • You'll take part in work experience with Humberside Police's specialist operations unit.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. The course includes stand-alone units covering policing topics. You'll also take part in work experience with Humberside Police and employability workshops with the force. Assessment methods vary by unit. Contact the college for full details on how each unit is assessed.

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, the entry-level uniformed officer role in UK forces.
  • Police Community Support Officer, supports officers on neighbourhood policing.
  • Special Constable, a volunteer police officer with full constable powers.
  • Emergency services support roles, working alongside police and other services.
  • Public services administrator, supporting operations within a police force.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Policing or Criminology, the route many forces now expect for officer entry.
  • A Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, combining paid work in a force with degree-level study.
  • A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, for a broader public services qualification at the same level.

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