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Uniformed Protective Services: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma

OUR COURSES INCLUDE group expeditions, outdoor and adventurous activities to hone your problem-solving, leadership, teamwork and cohesion skills.

Course Summary

This course is the ideal qualification for students who wish to enter the public services as you will be trained in the different disciplines required in the uniformed services.

New Students

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include either English or Mathematics*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

Progressing Students

A Level 2 at Merit, and either English or Mathematics at grade 4 or above. Your tutor will determine your capability Of studying at Level 3, including by assessing your behaviour, attendance, attitude and punctuality.


From this course you can either progress on to Higher Education at HND or degree level or into your chosen service providing you meet their entry requirements in the armed and public services.

Potential career routes in the Public Services industry:

  • Armed Forces
  • Army
  • Community Leadership
  • Emergency Services
  • Fire Brigade
  • Fitness
  • Police Force
  • Prison Services
  • Royal Air Force
  • Royal Navy
  • Security
  • Territorial Army
  • UK Border Agency

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.


You will have to pay for the following:

  • Trips, costing approximately £370
  • Books, costing approximately £56

During the two years you will study leadership and management techniques, focus on government policies and the protective services, team development, physical preparation for the protective services as well as outdoor adventure units. The course will also provide entry qualifications to Higher Education.

This course is made up of 13 units, where you will study seven core units and six optional units.

Mandatory Units:

    • Citizenship and Diversity
    • Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniform Protective Services (external exam)
    • Global Affairs, the Media and the Uniformed Protective Services
    • Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing
    • Teamwork, Leadership and Communications in the Uniformed Protective Services
    • Government and the Protective Services (external exam)
    • Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents

Optional Units:

    • Custodial Care
    • Sociological Perspectives
    • Skills for Outdoor Activities
    • Expedition Skills
    • Police Powers and the Lax
    • Introduction to Criminology

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated – 12/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N1045

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    Pearson  

  • Course length:

    Two years.

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N1045

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Awarded by:

    Pearson  

  • Course length:

    Two years.

  • Start date:

    September 2024

New Students

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include either English or Mathematics*.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

Progressing Students

A Level 2 at Merit, and either English or Mathematics at grade 4 or above. Your tutor will determine your capability Of studying at Level 3, including by assessing your behaviour, attendance, attitude and punctuality.


From this course you can either progress on to Higher Education at HND or degree level or into your chosen service providing you meet their entry requirements in the armed and public services.

Potential career routes in the Public Services industry:

  • Armed Forces
  • Army
  • Community Leadership
  • Emergency Services
  • Fire Brigade
  • Fitness
  • Police Force
  • Prison Services
  • Royal Air Force
  • Royal Navy
  • Security
  • Territorial Army
  • UK Border Agency

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.


You will have to pay for the following:

  • Trips, costing approximately £370
  • Books, costing approximately £56

During the two years you will study leadership and management techniques, focus on government policies and the protective services, team development, physical preparation for the protective services as well as outdoor adventure units. The course will also provide entry qualifications to Higher Education.

This course is made up of 13 units, where you will study seven core units and six optional units.

Mandatory Units:

    • Citizenship and Diversity
    • Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniform Protective Services (external exam)
    • Global Affairs, the Media and the Uniformed Protective Services
    • Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing
    • Teamwork, Leadership and Communications in the Uniformed Protective Services
    • Government and the Protective Services (external exam)
    • Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents

Optional Units:

    • Custodial Care
    • Sociological Perspectives
    • Skills for Outdoor Activities
    • Expedition Skills
    • Police Powers and the Lax
    • Introduction to Criminology

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated – 12/10/2023

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