Uniformed protective services

Uniformed protective services courses

• Sport and Basic Skills for Uniformed Protective Services (Beginner) - Level 1
• Certificate in Preparation for a Career in Uniform Protective Services (Intermediate) - Level 2
• BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services - Level 3
• Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (Advanced) - Level 3

Why choose uniformed protective services at West Notts?

Learn from industry demonstrations

You will study the dynamics of team building and team leadership, participate in team building activities and learn the methods of communication used by the uniformed protective services and emergency services.

Teachers with industry experience

Our teachers are predominantly ex-military personnel who have served on front line tours in places such as Afghanistan, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Iraq, the Falkland Islands and Sierra Leone. Therefore they are able to provide you with significant experience and ensure you are prepared for roles in the uniformed protective services and emergency services

Be prepared

You will work hard and train harder to ensure they’re fully-equipped to deal with any emergency. Lessons will involve teamwork and leadership skills so you become qualified and ready to lead the way.

New facilities

We have recently installed a new training rig which is designed to build students’ physical health through use of dip bars, jump platforms, pull-up and muscle bars, climb ropes and battle ropes. The equipment provides a fitness facility which is to the same standard as the UK and US military use for training their troops. This dedicated outdoor fitness facility will really enhance our UPS and sports students’ accessibility to stateof-the-art physical training equipment, to open up the opportunity to take control of their performance training, which is a necessary requirement of their study programmes.

Career Opportunities

Guided Campus Tour

Get a glimpse into the facilities you will be using as a uniformed protective services student at West Notts College.

What our students say

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.

Gallery

Enjoy getting out in the outdoors on our external visits.

Uniformed protective services students got into action for a major incident recently, as Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue joined them at the college for a first response team role play scenario.

Feel proud being part of our annual Remembrance Day parade.

Previous students have raised funds for the Royal British Legion.

See the workings of an engine when local fire crews visit with their equipment.

Outdoor skills and orienteering help our students with team-building as well as understand outdoor survival techniques.

Our students learn drill techniques as performed in the armed forces and undergo uniform and presentation checks.

Students have the opportunity to experience a range of sports and activities to build up their fitness levels.

Nottinghamshire Police visit the college regularly to give careers advice as well as sessions explaining the work they undertake within their roles.