This course is practical and hands-on!
It includes a range of land-based activities like rock climbing, and there's a week-long residential trip to Wales run by former Army personnel!
On this course you'll further the skills you've learned at Levels 1 & 2, including teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making and effective communication.
You'll also develop higher-level analytical skills and competence in outward-bound activities.
There are a range of assessments for this course:
- Practical
- Observations
- Group work
- Presentations
- Written assignments
You will need to have GCSE Maths, English Language and two additional subjects at grade 4 (C) or above.
As part of the application process you will also be asked to explain why you want to study this course, so that we can ensure any course offer made aligns to your career goals.
Ryan Karrer (ex-military), Gwen Edwards & Steve Burge (ex-fire fighter).
There's the opportunity to do voluntary work alongside your course, which will help your learning and your job prospects.
Successful completion of this 2 year course can offer you progression to Higher Education.
Some of our Protective Services learners choose this and apply for Criminology and Forensic degrees.
Other learners look to apply for the more traditional Uniformed Services e.g. the Metropolitan Police Service (see below as to why you should do this course: https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/met-recruiting-thousands-more-officers-in-crackdown-on-violent-crime).
Alternatively, there are also T Level routes for apprenticeships at Level 4 as part of Higher Technical Occupations. These include Anti-social and Community Safety Officer, Non Home Office Police Officer, Police Community Support Officer and Counter Fraud Investigator.
