Level 3 Policing Course in Workington. Classes run full-time at Lakes College during the day. This policing qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in or alongside the police service. The course runs to 572 hours of study. You'll explore topics such as law, criminal justice, public safety, and the role of policing in communities. Contact Lakes College on 01946 839300 to find out about entry requirements before you apply.
Who this course is for
School Leavers
Entry requirements
Please contact Lakes College on 01946839300 for more information
What you will learn
You'll study the structure and role of the UK police service
You'll learn about criminal law and the justice system
You'll explore how police handle crime scenes and evidence
You'll develop knowledge of public safety and community policing
You'll study the rights and responsibilities of individuals in law
You'll learn about safeguarding and working with vulnerable people
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Lakes College, Workington. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group work, and practical activities. Assessment for the NCFE Extended Diploma in Policing includes assignments, case studies, and coursework completed throughout the course. There are no formal written exams, but you will need to complete assessed work to a set standard at each stage.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lakes College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police constable: entry-level officer role with a force
Police community support officer: visible community patrol and support
Special constable: voluntary warranted police officer role
Detention officer: custody and prisoner management in police stations
Probation service officer: supporting offenders through rehabilitation
Border Force officer: immigration and customs enforcement at ports
Security officer: protecting people and premises in a range of settings
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Policing or Criminology: deepens your subject knowledge and can support applications to degree-level study.
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship: a work-based route into a police force, combining on-the-job training with a degree.
BA (Hons) Criminology or Criminal Justice: a university degree that opens roles in probation, policy, research, and the wider justice sector.
