About the course
The College offers opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of Uniformed Protective Services - encompassing practical techniques, academic knowledge and technical skills. It is a popular option for both school leavers and successful Level 2 Diploma students. The course incorporates a mix of practicals, classroom lectures, industry visits and case study exercises.
Students will also receive training and assessment in a large range of additional qualifications, which will enhance their employability.
During the first year students will gain practical experience in Uniformed Protective Services, enabling learners to develop a substantial common core of knowledge, including Government policies, leadership and teamwork, and citizenship and diversity as well as specific mandatory units related to your career pathway, such as understanding discipline, fitness testing and training, responding to emergency situations, outdoor and adventurous activities and volunteering in public services, thus helping people to become occupationally ready to take up employment in the public services sector at the appropriate level. This can follow either directly after achieving the qualification, or via the stepping stone of Higher Education (HE) in university or college.
By studying a Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 course learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills, and allowing them to be applied in real work contexts.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
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Course Modules
Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
Introduction to Criminology
Skills for Outdoor Activities and the Uniformed Protective Services
Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
Entry requirements & additional information
Tis course gives a good technical training and education providing a vocational alternative to A Levels and the opportunity for successful students to progress to Higher Education. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following requirements are needed:
An English Language GCSE at C (4) or higher plus a minimum of three others at C (4) or higher, including Maths or Science.
In addition Learning Areas may apply specific agreed aptitude assessments that assist selection. Applicants for all courses in Uniformed Protective Services are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement.
This study programme is practical and will involve external visits, workshops and outdoor activities as well as underpinning classroom theory sessions. Assessments will include assignments, presentations and reports.
There are no formal examinations on the Level 3 BTEC Certificate.
As a course equivalent to A Level the Level 3 BTEC Diploma is an ideal spring board for progression to a Foundation Degree or Honours Degree depending on UCAS points gained.
Progression onto degree programmes at other universities is dependent upon their own individual entry criteria. This might include specific requirements relating to the type of course being studied, the particular �modules� or �units� studied on a course, the work-experience that you�ve undertaken or even previous GCSE attainment. Entry requirements can also change from year-to-year.
It is essential that, if you have a clear career goal in mind, you check and confirm the entry requirements of your preferred degree programme prior to commencing your Level 3 studies here at Myerscough. Information, Advice and Guidance will be provided by the College to support you in making the right choices, but please ensure that you have taken time to consider your future career goals and the specific entry requirements at other universities. The UCAS website is a good starting point: https://www.ucas.com/
Learners will be required to wear college uniform
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
College T-shirt, tracksuit bottoms and tracksuit top or hooded top� approx. �85
Costs that are optional for the course:
Public Services textbook approx. �20
Walking shoes approx. �30-100+ (depending on quality and brand)
Outdoor Clothing approx. �50-�150+ (depending on quality and brand)