Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (Advanced) - Level 3
Overview
This course offers an excellent opportunity to make an informed choice about a leadership career in the Police, Fire, and Ambulance Services, Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, Prison Service, Security Organisations, HM Customs and Excise or the Merchant Navy.
Start dates and fees
Please note, to align with standard industry practice, purchasing a uniform is a mandatory part of this course. For further information, please don't hesitate to contact us 0808 100 3626.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee | Actions |
| Sep 2025 | 2493A1317 | FREE | Apply |
What will I study?
Year 1 (Foundation)
- Citizenship and diversity
- Physical preparation, health and wellbeing
- Government and the protective services
- Skills for outdoor activities and the uniformed protective services.
Year 2 (Extended)
- Global affairs, the media and the uniformed protective services
- Government and the protective services
- Planning for and responding to emergency services
- Developing personal fitness programmes
- Principles of managing security
- Police powers and the Law
- Professional development in the uniform protective services.
Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
- Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English Language and Maths
OR
- Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course and GCSE English Language and Maths as grade 4-9.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
If you’re aged 16-18 (or 19-25 with an EHC Plan), we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.
Therefore, if you do not have GCSE grade 4-9 in either English Language or Maths, you will study one or both of these courses alongside your full-time study programme. If you do have GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths then you will not be required to undertake these subjects. By doing so, you'll be building a stronger set of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.
Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.
How long is the course?
One -Two years.
What can I progress onto?
*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626 or discover more about this benefit here.