Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing
at Harlow College, Harlow · college
What the college says
The NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma extends and deepens the specialist work related to Policing. There is potential for the qualification to prepare learners for appropriate direct employment into the Police Apprentice pathway. It is broadly equivalent to three A Levels. The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing is designed as a full time, 2-year programme for learners who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of the sector. This qualification also supports learners interested in progressing to further/higher education.
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs Grades 4 and above. An interest in going into a career in policing
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Harlow College
Velizy Avenue, Harlow, CM20 3LH
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Harlow
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