Uniformed Protective Services
BTEC Level 3

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Awarding Body: Pearson

Qualification Level(s)

Available as:

  • Diploma (2 years – equivalent to 2 A Levels)

Course Description

**Previously known as Uniformed Public Services**

This qualification is valued by the Police, Emergency Services and the Armed Forces. It is also well regarded by universities, especially for public services and sport-related courses. Be aware that the course is physically demanding!

There are no additional entry requirements for this course. Please refer to the basic entry requirements.

As an international student you must:

  • Demonstrate a suitable level of academic English, normally at CEFR level B1. For Student Visa applications Portsmouth College recommends a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 overall (with no component lower than 5) to best succeed in your studies.
  • Demonstrate that you are competent to study at Level 3 in your chosen subjects during your application, including certificates of your qualifications and subject specific requirements such as evidence of an art portfolio for entry on to one of our Art courses.
  • Successfully complete a Skype interview with the College to discuss and assess your subject choices.

The course consists of five core units which include:

  • Government Policies
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Citizenship and Diversity
  • Understanding Discipline
  • Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services

Additional specialist units will be studied to complete the BTEC credit requirement. You will be required to choose a pathway that will guide you into your pending career. You can choose between an Armed Forces Pathway, where you will have an opportunity to take the Royal Navy entry test and be a part of our Combined Cadet Force (CCF), or the Blue Light Pathway, which includes a Criminology or Medical Science A Level, depending on career aspiration.

It would be helpful for students to already have knowledge of the specific area of the Uniformed Protective Service that they are interested in. Leadership and teamwork skills will be assessed throughout the course and students will be expected to identify areas for improvement and progress accordingly.

A combination of exams and coursework assessments will take place throughout the course.

The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) runs alongside the Level 3 Armed Forces Pathway within Portsmouth College’s E6 Programme, which aims to enhance students’ progression following the completion of their courses. This is a valuable opportunity for students to learn military skills and develop their teamwork ability.

This course will provide students who wish to join the Armed Forces or Blue Light services with the required skills to do so, alongside the necessary skills for those progressing onto higher education. This course gives students with specific career aims the opportunity to work on areas such as teamwork, leadership, and communication, as well as other interpersonal skills which are required in most career sectors.

There are no exams currently for this course. All assessments are carried out via unit-specific coursework.