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Public Services Level 3 (National Foundation Diploma)

Course code: P13802

Subject area: Public Services

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

8th Sept 2025 - 2nd Jul 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

Apply for this course
Do you want to make a real difference to peoples' lives? Can you work as well in a team as you can on your own? Love spending time outdoors? Then careers in the Uniformed Services or Sport industry may be just for you! Develop your fitness, teamwork and communication are some of the many skills you will develop on this course.
This course provides students with the fundamental skills and current knowledge of the uniformed protective services sector. It allows learners to access higher education in uniformed services and related areas, and ultimately for learners to progress to employment in the uniformed protective services. This reflects the shift towards increased graduate employment in the sector, for example in the police service.

The course offers a mix of skills and knowledge that will prepare you for working within the Uniformed Services and/or sport industry. These include adventurous activities, working in teams, dealing with the public, keeping the right level of fitness, jobs within Uniformed Services and expeditions.

Course units
Year 1:

• Citizenship and Diversity

• Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services

• Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing

• Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services

• Skills for Outdoor Activities

• Introduction to Criminology

Year 2:

• Global Affairs and the Media

• Government and the Protective Services

• Planning & Responding to Emergency Incidents

• Custodial Care

• Expedition Skills

• Police Powers and the Law

• Developing personal fitness programmes

What next?
The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher-education providers as contributing to admission requirements for many relevant courses as it is equivalent to 3 A-Levels. Upon completion of the full 2-year programme learners can progress to higher education in a range of disciplines, employment or apprenticeships within the uniformed protective services.
Entry criteria
Joining this study programme is subject to a satisfactory interview and the following achievements:

At least 5 x GCSE grade 4 or above including either English or maths, or at least achievement of a merit at a full Level 2 qualification and GCSE grade 4 or above in English or maths

Fee information
A fee of approximately £70 for uniform will need to be paid directly to the supplier. Further information on this will be given during induction.

Study trips and visits linked to modules are arranged as part of your programme of study. Fees regarding these trips are listed below with further advisement upon the start of the course. A day trip and induction trip fee will be payable at induction and are correct at the time of writing:

Day trip fees: £60 (this covers two trips)

Induction trip fee: £95 (Bootcamp Induction trip)

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs, call 01235 216 298 for more information.

The 19+ full fee section displays the full fee that may apply. Fee reductions for 19+ are not applicable for this course.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£7,776.00

Qualifications received
Year 1:

BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services

Year 2:

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services

Learning & method assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of engaging methods including written assessments, presentations, practical performances, booklets and exams.
User skills
This course provides students with a wide range of industry and employability skills to prepare them for their next steps. These include:

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Resilience

• Leadership

• Interpersonal skills

• Professionalism

• Responsibility

• Self-motivation

• Confidence

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