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Fiona talks to us about how she's enjoying her time studying Uniformed Protective Services at West Notts! She highlights what specific parts of the course she enjoys, mentioning college facilities, trips and guest speakers giving insight into a students field of interest.

Callum gives us a look into his college experience, shares how he's getting on and talks about some key highlights throughout being at college, such as guest speakers and taking part in the mountaineering club.

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Gallery

Uniformed protective services (UPS) students experienced a formal presentation of military-style berets and badges at a special parade at West Nottinghamshire College.

Students took part in The Army Engagement Team’s inter-college challenge, known as the Polar Bear Challenge.

West Nottinghamshire College hosted its annual Remembrance Day service and formal parade in 2023, organised by the uniformed protective services (UPS) curriculum.

Students took up roles as paramedics, police officers and fire crew as they responded to mock RTA, which had fellow students acting as casualties, in partnership with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Uniformed protective services (UPS) students at West Nottinghamshire College proudly presented a military trials trophy to Principal Andrew Cropley after their grueling mock battlefield challenge.

Uniformed Protective Services (UPS) students at West Nottinghamshire College proudly presented a military trials trophy to Principal Andrew Cropley after their grueling mock battlefield challenge.

Our Uniformed Protective Services students take great strides in sport as they entered SMB College’s Brooksby campus 5km cross-country run in Melton Mowbray.

Tutor Derek shared his experiences with the UPS students relating to his service at No 3 Bulk Ammunition Depot [3 BAD] RAF Germany where he used to store the Cluster bombs used to support Strike Command Front Line activities

I’ve taken every opportunity that has been offered to me by the college from taking part in a Royal Marines fitness session, going to help at police role play assessments, all of these experiences have enabled me to develop myself as a person and gain confidence – Georgina Geere.

Tutor Derek shared his experiences with the UPS students relating to his service at No 3 Bulk Ammunition Depot [3 BAD] RAF Germany where he used to store the Cluster bombs used to support Strike Command Front Line activities

Fantastic effort by 9 of our Uniformed Protective Services on the Mountaineering Club Lake District Wild Camping Expedition. Atrocious conditions (Cold/Rain/Wind) did not stop them camping out at Sprinkling Tarn (2000ft) climbing lll Crag, Broad Crag and Scafell Pike (3209ft) the highest mountain in England.

A cohort of Uniform Public Service students visited Sherwood Lodge Police Headquarters in Arnold Nottingham, for a ‘look at life’ in the Police Service.

This course offers a good insight into the services even though sometimes the lessons are hard - in the end they can be rewarding – Joe Stobbart.

Uniformed protective services Mountaineering Club learners on the summit of Kinder Scout, the highest mountain in the Peak District.

As part of their employability skills/work experience public services students have the opportunity to work closely with Nottinghamshire Fire Brigade.

FAQs - uniformed protective services courses

The following information will hopefully give you a little bit more of an insight into what it will be like to be a student with us.

• Where will I study?

  All of our uniformed protective services courses are based at our Derby Road campus, Mansfield, although there is plenty of opportunity for trips and visits.

• What is it like?

  The college is an adult, professional environment intended to prepare you to work in your chosen industry. We expect students to conduct themselves as they would in the world of work. Attendance and punctuality are very important and, as you have applied for a course that could lead you into the uniformed protective services, high standards of behaviour are also the norm.

• What about English and maths?

  If you start at college and you haven’t yet achieved your English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, then you will continue to study these alongside your chosen course. At the end of your first year you will take a re-sit GCSE exam. It is important you attend your English and maths lessons alongside your chosen course.

  Take a look at our fact sheets to find out why English and maths is important within this industry.

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• Will I have to do a work placement?

  At levels 2 and 3 students will be expected to complete a work placement. This is a great way of getting your foot in the door, impress an employer, and may lead to a job. We encourage you to start thinking early on about where this could be and our central work placement team can support you, using their strong employer links.

• What will I have to wear?

  Uniformed protective services students will be asked to wear a ‘uniform’, comprising of combat trousers, a plain t-shirt and military style boots.

• What will I study?

  You will learn through a mixture of practical and classroom study. Practical activities may include, circuit training, running, sport, drills, first aid, hill walking and orientation. Level 1 learning is very project-based, while level 2 study is a blend of written and practical units. Level 3 courses are of a similar content to Level 2, but with a higher standard of criteria and qualification.

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