Public Services (Uniformed Protective Services) - Level 3 Extended Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
1 September 2025
4 June 2027
Location
Coleraine
Interview Required?
Yes
This qualification is designed for learners who want to focus on the uniformed protective services sector, with the aim of progressing to higher education to a related degree course or employment.
This is a specialist course for those interested in pursuing a career in the uniformed protective services, including the fire and rescue service, police service, armed forces, HM Prison Service and HM Revenue & Customs. Students also have the opportunity to experience a variety of teambuilding activities and meet members of the uniformed services via guest speakers and educational visits.
This course is for you, if you are interested in human behaviour, health and fitness, law and the legal system, government policies, leadership and team working, and would like to develop the skills and knowledge required by employers in the Uniformed Protective Services.
Year 1
Year 2
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
You will learn in a variety of fun and exciting ways and be assessed through a variety of methods including assignments, exams, research projects, presentations, role plays, group discussions and participation in team activities. There is also a practical side to the course which will involve you taking part in sporting and leadership activities to ensure that you have the knowledge, skills and fitness levels that are needed for a job in the uniformed public services.
The skills that you will learn are very much in demand from a vast range of employers and universities. Learners can further their studies by going on to complete a HND or degree course in areas such as Criminology; Fire & Rescue, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Policing Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Politics and Public Services as well as combined degree courses.
If higher education is not for you, you have the option to progress into a range of apprenticeships which are offered by the armed forces or you could apply for a range of entry level roes within the Uniformed Protective Services sector.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or above, or other relevant qualifications, or appropriate work experience.
This course is free of charge.
Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:
Level 3 Further Education (full-time)
There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.
If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.
If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.
Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
Applications are closed. To register your interest email Admissions.
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This qualification is designed for learners who want to focus on the uniformed protective services sector, with the aim of progressing to higher education to a related degree course or employment.
You will learn in a variety of fun and exciting ways and be assessed through a variety of methods including assignments, exams, research projects, presentations, role plays, group discussions and participation in team activities. There is also a practical side to the course which will involve you taking part in sporting and leadership activities to ensure that you have the knowledge, skills and fitness levels that are needed for a job in the uniformed public services.
This is a specialist course for those interested in pursuing a career in the uniformed protective services, including the fire and rescue service, police service, armed forces, HM Prison Service and HM Revenue & Customs. Students also have the opportunity to experience a variety of teambuilding activities and meet members of the uniformed services via guest speakers and educational visits.
This course is for you, if you are interested in human behaviour, health and fitness, law and the legal system, government policies, leadership and team working, and would like to develop the skills and knowledge required by employers in the Uniformed Protective Services.
Year 1
Year 2
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
The skills that you will learn are very much in demand from a vast range of employers and universities. Learners can further their studies by going on to complete a HND or degree course in areas such as Criminology; Fire & Rescue, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Policing Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Politics and Public Services as well as combined degree courses.
If higher education is not for you, you have the option to progress into a range of apprenticeships which are offered by the armed forces or you could apply for a range of entry level roes within the Uniformed Protective Services sector.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or above, or other relevant qualifications, or appropriate work experience.
Course Fees
This course is free of charge.
Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:
Level 3 Further Education (full-time)
There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.
If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.
If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.
Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
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