Level 3 Policing Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day, over one year. This NCFE policing qualification covers the knowledge and skills that underpin professional policing work. You'll study topics relevant to the uniform services, building a solid grounding before moving into employment or further training. No specific entry requirements are listed, so contact the college to discuss your starting point.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = TUNF | Course Title = Uniform Services Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60350386 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Policing | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll understand the structure and role of policing and the wider criminal justice system.
You'll study law and legislation relevant to police work.
You'll learn how to gather and handle evidence correctly.
You'll develop communication skills used in professional policing contexts.
You'll explore safeguarding, vulnerability, and working with communities.
You'll study ethics, equality, and professional standards in policing.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tyne Metropolitan College. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments, case studies, and portfolio evidence. Your tutors will guide you through each unit during timetabled daytime classes. Contact the college for the full assessment breakdown for this year's intake.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer (constable) - entry-level sworn officer role
Police community support officer - visible community policing support
Special constable - voluntary warranted police role
Custody detention officer - managing detainees in custody suites
Border Force officer - immigration and customs enforcement
Prison officer - maintaining safety and order in custody
Security officer - site and asset protection roles
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications in Policing or Criminology - deepen your academic knowledge for degree-level entry.
A degree in Policing (such as a Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship) - the main route into becoming a warranted police officer in England and Wales.
Level 3 qualifications in Criminology or Public Services - broaden your options across the wider justice and security sector.
