Uniformed Protective Services – Extended Certificate
Goodwin Academy
Hamilton Road, Deal, Kent , CT14 9BD
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open - 3rd October 2025
Applications Close - Open all year
Entry Requirements - Please select 3 sixth form courses for your programme.
EPQ, LIBF Finance and Core Maths are allowed in addition to your main programme of study as enrichment choices.
Please go to our school website for more details about option blocks and course information:
https://www.goodwinacademy.org.uk/learn-with-us/sixth-form/courses-and-entry-requirements/
We look forward to receiving your forms
How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services – Extended Certificate
This course offers an insight into the Uniformed Protective Services and develops an understanding of the opportunities within this sector.
This qualification is the equivalent of 1-A Level.
Course Details
Units will include:
Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
Behaviour and discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
Skills for Outdoor Activities and the Uniformed Protective Services
Police Powers and the Law
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment:
4 Units, 1 Externally assessed and 3 Internally assessed
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements:
5 x GCSE grades 9-4
A grade 4 for English Language is required.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and listening)
Teamwork & Leadership
Problem Solving
Personal Attitudes:
Disciplined
Passionate
Reliable
Trustworthy
Compassionate
Interests:
Serving the public
Working with the community
Working with people
Drive to succeed
Your next steps...
Employment:
The public service sector is a huge area of employment that cover a number of different categories.
Career pathways include:
Police
Fire and Rescue
Prison Service
Criminology
Business Management
Policing
Politics
University:
Undergraduate or foundation degrees in a range of subjects including:
Public services
Criminology
Business Management
Policing
Politics
Higher Apprenticeships
Available in many sectors of the public services including:
Border Force
Policing
Security
Fire Service
HM Forces
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