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Free Level 3 Policing Course in Lowestoft

CostFREE
Duration727 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Policing Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. This free policing course sits within the Uniformed Services department and is delivered with NCFE as the awarding body. The course runs to 727 hours of study, giving you substantial grounding in policing knowledge and practice. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this level 3 policing qualification is the right fit for you. Entry requirements are available on request from the campus.

Who this course is for

Policing Level 3 Diploma E&T (FRE00YHLF3 25/26LA) is based in the Uniformed Services department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen NCFE as the exam board for this course.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements available on request.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of policing principles and the role of law enforcement in the UK.
  • You'll study crime prevention strategies and how they are applied in communities.
  • You'll learn about the legal frameworks that govern policing practice.
  • You'll explore how to gather, handle, and present evidence correctly.
  • You'll develop skills in communication and conflict management relevant to uniformed services.
  • You'll build understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in a policing context.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group work, and practical activities. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, written tasks, and portfolio evidence. The centre will confirm the full assessment schedule before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police constable (subject to further recruitment and training requirements)
  • Police community support officer (PCSO)
  • Custody detention officer
  • Security officer or door supervisor
  • Border Force officer
  • Emergency services control room operator
  • Crime prevention officer

What you could study next

This level 3 policing qualification can support applications to police constable training programmes run by individual forces, where candidates go through their own selection and training process. You could also progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Policing, Criminology, or Criminal Justice, or to a degree-level programme at university. Some learners go on to study a Professional Policing Degree, which is now one of the entry routes into the police service in England and Wales.

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