Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 BTEC

Applications Open: - 26th November 2025

Applications Close: - 16th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

PLEASE PICK THREE COURSES AND ONE RESERVE

THIS NEW COURSE IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES SECTOR. IT GIVES A BROAD BASIS OF STUDY, THAT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT. THROUGHOUT THE COURSE AS WELL AS KNOWLEDGE OF THE SECTOR YOU WILL DEVELOP VITAL SKILLS FOR USE IN YOUR FUTURE REGARDLESS OF THE SECTOR YOU INTEND TO GO INTO. THE COURSE IS ASSESSED WITH A MIXTURE OF COURSEWORK UNITS AND EXAMINATION.

The course will focus on all of the uniformed protective services and students will study the following units during the 2 years.

Unit 2 - Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services (Externally assessed, Exam Unit)

Unit 5 - Teamwork, leadership and communication in the Uniformed Protective Services

Unit 13 - Introduction to Criminology

Plus one other from;

Unit 15 - Police Powers and the Law

Unit 19 - Professional development in the Uniformed Protective Services

4 GCSE grades at 4 or above including English language.

This qualification can be taken with other advanced courses as general preparation for higher study or can assist in the preparation of skills used for employment in many different areas.