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Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The UK’s Public Services sector is one of the largest employers in the country. It works to develop and implement government policies and helps deliver a huge range of services. Life in the public services can be challenging, rewarding, interesting, exciting and you will require a variety of skills, knowledge, and expertise to succeed. This course/programme will help you develop all these qualities and give you an introduction to careers within this sector, whilst providing you with many other attributes such as communication and leadership, teamworking skills and confidence, that are vitally important in all uniformed public service roles. Future Career and Earning Potentials: Police Officer £20K-£60K Prison Officer £20K-£60K Soldier £15K-£35K (Source: National Careers Service) Please Note: Work placement opportunities may not be specific to a uniformed service and are aimed at developing your personal and emotional skills to support your course knowledge. Work placement and voluntary work opportunities are part of your programme which will help transfer the skills you have gained into the working environment.

What you need to get on

Level 3 Diploma 4 GCSE Grade 9-4, including English. OR Level 2 Uniformed Public Services, with a merit profile. Level 3 Extended Diploma 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Selby College

    Selby College Abbots Road, Selby, YO8 8AT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Selby

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